Dear Parrots magazine,
A Healthier Diet
In response to Kristin Shay, I would just like to note that yoghurt can be given to parrots occasionally, because yoghurt contains live bacteria, which helps to digest lactose and culturing of yoghurt helps to break down the lactose too. I am aware that milk is mentioned in Wolfgang de Grahl’s book, but it was published 20 years ago. In aviculture terms even five years ago is quite a while back, as what was considered acceptable then, might not be acceptable now.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Colour Change
Referring to the article ‘Colour-Sensitive’ in the February 2010 edition of the magazine. I could not believe it when I opened my copy and read this. Only a couple of days earlier, as it was one of the many cold mornings this winter, I need some extra layers! Going through my wardrobe I found a nice warm, thick hand-made Aran sweater, which my friend had made for me some time ago, but I had not worn. I put it on, lovely, just the job for a snowy day.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
More information please?
First I wanted to say that I love the magazine and keep up the good work. However, I am writing to comment on the article about the Caribbean Amazon Parrots. I must say that I was very disappointed. When I opened the issue I was excited to read an in depth article. What I read was an article that lacked depth and was written by a visitor who did not bother to do any real research.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
St Lucia Parrot
In her article in the April issue, Pam Fryer asked for up-to-date information about the Caribbean Amazons. Having recently returned from St Lucia, I can give some information on the magnificent endemic parrot (Amazona versicolor).
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Hand-rearing is not the answer
I write in response to EB Cravens article “The Advantage of Former Wild Caught Parrots as Breeder Birds.” Issue 147. I have had articles published in Parrots Magazine since it first started. I have written several articles in the past similar to the one in question and took it many stages further. I will give this advice again, for what notice is taken.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Wild caught in markets
I refer to the “Parrots of Peru” article by Robert Alison (April 2010 edition), and agree with his central thesis that ecotourism has an increasing importance for parrot conservation in that country. I also agree with his mention of the potential for responsible aviculture in Peru. Mainly I wish to refer to the situation of wild-caught parrots being available in local markets. It might be true, although I have not seen comparative figures that support a decline of parrots in these markets, but there is still a long way to go before this no longer happens.
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