Dear Parrots magazine,
In Response
I am writing in response to the letters published in “Parrots Letters Page” (May 2010)from Winston White and Rosemary Low commenting on the article I wrote “Amazons of the Caribbean Islands”. Firstly I would like to say the article was intended to highlight Amazons that are rarely mentioned and to give readers, who are not as fortunate as myself, a hint and feel of the Islands I mentioned.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Avian probiotics
I enjoyed reading Leslie Moran’s ‘Holistic Parrot’ article in last month’s Parrots (July 150) as we have used avian probiotics for more than 15 years in our aviaries. However, one statement near the end disturbed me, and I quote, “Avi-Culture is the only non GMO avian specific probiotic on the market.”
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Toy warning
Hi, I just wanted to let other parrot owners know of a toy called “Bell Carousel”, retailing for £3.49, and to bring to the attention of all parrot owners the possible dangers of small bells on parrot toys, be cautious, we didn’t think anything bad would happen but it did.
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Are supplements necessary?
I have read much about diet, in Parrots magazine and, in particular, about supplements. So having a Grey as a companion bird, which spends most of his time in our house, I thought, perhaps, he needs something ‘extra’? I have read a great deal about supplements and have always been a little wary, but thought they may be beneficial?
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Dear Parrots magazine,
Turquoisine life span
As a NSW Australia licensed breeder of Turquoisine Grass Parakeets (Neophema Pulchella), I read your April 2010 (Issue 147) with interest. In the article by Pauline James, I found the disturbing statement (bottom of page 19) that “... it is unusual for Turquoisines to survive for much longer than 6-7 years.” With a lifespan about twice that of budgies, if you are not getting 15 years or more out of most of your Turquoisine Parakeets, you are doing something wrong!
Read more: Letters: Turquosine life span
Dear Parrots magazine,
Supplements
In the last issue of this magazine(August) Jane Worthly describes her experiences with supplement, which I found extremely interesting. However, I am totally confused about them and can never decide whether to use them or not.
Read more: Letters: Supplements