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Parrots are cool. They are also one hell of a lot of work.

Cruising is For the Birds!

      Got Parrots? Do a Cruise! This looks like it's going to be a blast! And it's a fund raising event for the World Parrot Trust! Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale on October 24, 2009 for 8 days   Returning... Continue Reading →

Pepper Turned a Corner

That's Pepper on the right. She's a perfectly charming African Grey. She's eighteen years old and she came to live with Parker and me about 3 years ago. She was found by my friend Shari housed in an 18x18 inch... Continue Reading →

I’m Getting a Tiffin and Taking it on the Road

Have you ever heard of a "Tiffin?" I knew what they were, but until recently I didn't know what they were called. These are Tiffins: According to Wikipedia this is the definition and derivation of the word "Tiffin": Tiffin is lunch,... Continue Reading →

Gone Chop Crazy!

Due to the popularity of this post and requests to repost, I'm reposting it! Well, the "Chop" has hit the fan and it's flying all over the place like feathers in a windstorm. I've gotten so many questions about it... Continue Reading →

My “Bird Talk Dog” Mattie Looks So Good I Could B.A.R.F.!

My dog Mattie has recently been featured in "Bird Talk" Magazine's column, "Memo to Parker and Pepper", which I happen to write. In the column, Mattie is the perpetual victim of Parker and Pepper's terroristic antics, always getting toys thrown... Continue Reading →

The Best Parrot Conference: Best Speakers, Best Content!

                   Behavior Enrichment Science Training   It's the B.E.S.T. Parrot Conference! (BEST PARROT CONFERENCE INFORMATION) When? - May 29, 30, 31 2009   Where? - Hilton Garden Inn, Edison, NJ You should... Continue Reading →

Phoenix Landing: A “Place to Land”

I realize that I refer to Phoenix Landing frequently in some of my posts. Perhaps you don't know much about them.  It was established to promote and protect the welfare of parrots, especially those with an extensive lifespan.Phoenix Landing (PL) is... Continue Reading →

More on the Recipe for “Chop”

I just made a fresh batch of "Chop". I made about 40 meals, which is just short of 3 weeks worth of twice daily meals for my Greys. Along with the "Chop", I serve sprouts, a nut mix, and a... Continue Reading →

My Kea Toy Debut at the Cincinnati Zoo

Kim Klosterman Hanging the Kea toy in the indoor enclosure Last week I sent a big toy to my friends the Keas at the Cincinnati Zoo. The staff had a pretty good time watching them beat the living hell out... Continue Reading →

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