Pet Bird FAQs

<body alink="#0000FF" vlink="#42426F" link="#00009C" text="#000000" background="backpic.jpg"> <p> <center> <img src="red-parr.gif"><br> <h1>Welcome To Pet Bird<br> (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions<br> <font size=3>(originally for rec.pets.birds)</font></h1> <p> <hr size=6> This FAQ, as a collection of information, was copyrighted 1993, by Jodi L. Giannini, and distribution by means other than Usenet is by permission only. <b>Removal of this copyright notice is not permitted.</b> <p> Thanks, gratitude, and pats on the back to: Rocky Giannini for proofreading and doing the technical type stuff, Tom Baker for archiving, Ruth D. Miller, Larry J. Brackney, Kate Finn, Kelly Flynn and all of the other rec.pets.birds readers who contributed. </center> <hr size=6> <p> <b>Comments or Suggestions</b> should go to the current maintainers of the FAQ files: <p> <center> <table> <tr> <td align="LEFT" valign="MIDDLE"><a href = "mailto:katsmith@gscyclone">Kathryn A. Smith</a></td> <td align="LEFT" valign="MIDDLE">concerning the general FAQ files</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="LEFT" valign="MIDDLE"><a href = "mailto:upatsix@upatsix.com">Damian Bates</a></td> <td align="LEFT" valign="MIDDLE">posting FAQ files to rec.pets.birds</td> </tr> </table> <p> <hr size=6> <table> <tr> <td valign=top><a href="faq-search.phtml"><font size="5"><b>Search for a keyword</b></font></a></td> </tr> </table> <hr size=6> </center> <h2>Topics Covered:</h2> <ul type=disc> <li>Avian Art <ul> <li><a href="http://www.AllPosters.com/link/redirect.asp?AID=60946" target="_top">Great Posters & Prints <img src="http://www.allposters.com/banners/general_170x44.gif" border=0></a> <li><a href="http://www.pocket-pets.com" target="_parent">Pocket Pets T-shirts</a> </ul> <li>Basic Terminology <ul> <li><a href="term.htm" target="Frame 4"><img align=absmiddle vspace=1 hspace=2 width=30 height=15 src="usaflag1.gif" alt="US Flag">English version</a> <li><a href="termj.html" target="Frame 4"><img align=absmiddle vspace=1 hspace=2 width=30 height=15 src="hinomaru.gif" alt="Japanese Flag">Japanese version</a> </ul> <li><a href="http://www.users.mis.net/~pthrush/lighting/" target="_parent">Birds & Lighting</a> <li><a href="cancer.htm" target="Frame 4">Birds and Lung Cancer</a> <li><a href = "buying.htm" target="Frame 4">Choosing/Buying a Bird</a> <li>Classifieds (Bird Related) On-line <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bignest.com/classi.htm" target="_parent">Bignest.com Classifieds</a> <li><a href="http://www.birdsnway.com/birds/bpreown.htm" target="_parent">Birds 'N Ways Classified Ads</a> <li><a href="http://birdfarm.com/" target="_parent">Cozy Corners Bird Farm Classified Ads</a> <li><a href="http://www.poozleanimus.com/classifieds/classifieds.html" target="_parent">Feather Times</a> <li><a href="http://www.fcaviary.com/cclass.htm" target="_parent">Flying Colors Aviary Free Classified Ads</a> <li><a href="http://www.birdfarm.com/gbook/index.html" target="_parent">Free Exotic Birds Forsale Ads</a> <li><a href="http://www.prettybirds.com/" target="_parent">Pretty Birds - Free Classifieds & Information</a> <li><a href="http://my.recycler.com/asp/Class.asp?iC=1000" target="_parent">Recycler Classifieds - Animals & Pets</a> - mainly for CA residents <li><a href="http://www.upatsix.com/classifieds/fs_results.php3" target="_parent">Up At Six Avian Classifieds</a> - largest listing that I have found on-line </ul> <li><a href = "diets.htm" target="Frame 4">Diets & Treats</a> <li><a href="lostfound.htm" target="Frame 4">Lost, Found, Stolen Bird Alert Pages</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/" target="_parent"><b>M</b>odel <b>A</b>vicultural <b>P</b>rogram Information</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/Letter.zip">Introduction Letter</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/faq's.zip">Commonly Asked Questions</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/overview.zip">Overview</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/guidelines.zip">Guidelines</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/Application.zip">Application</a> <li><a href="http://www.modelaviculture.org/Downloads/Sample Inspection Form.zip">Sample Inspection Form</a> </ul> <li>Necessary Equipment <ul> <li><a href = "cages.htm" target="Frame 4">Cages</a> <li><a href = "perches.htm" target="Frame 4">Perches/Playgyms</a> <li><a href = "toys.htm" target="Frame 4">Toys</a> </ul> <li><a href = "play.htm" target="Frame 4">Playing</a> <li>Proper Care & Maintenance <ul> <li><a href = "vets.htm" target="Frame 4">Finding an Avian Vet</a> <li><a href = "aid.htm" target="Frame 4">First Aid</a> <li><a href = "http://www.mindspring.com/~mintz/bhealth.html" target="_parent">Bird Health</a> - by <a href ="http://www.mindspring.com/~mintz/coverpg.html" target="_parent">Catherine Quiñones</a> <li><a href = "health.htm" target="Frame 4">Health</a> (with link to listing of average bird weights) - old version <li><a href = "hazards.htm" target="Frame 4">Hazards</a> </ul> <li>Reference Material <ul> <li><a href="http://www.skyeweb.com/ayp" target="_parent">Avian Yellow Pages</a> <li><a href="http://www.bigbirdsearch.com/" target="_parent">Big Bird Search - The Search Engine for Bird Lovers</a> <li><a href = "webpages.htm" target="Frame 4">Bird Related Web Pages</a> <li><a href = "books.htm" target="Frame 4">Books</a> <li><a href = "magazine.htm" target="Frame 4">Magazines/Periodicals</a> <li><a href = "etcetera.htm" target="Frame 4">Etc.</a> </ul> <li>Sexing Your Bird <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amrlabs.com/" target="_parent">Advanced Molecular Research (AMR) Labs</a> <li><a href="http://www.avianbiotech.com/" target="_parent">Avian Biotech International</a> <li><a href="http://www.genescience.com.au/" target="_parent">Gene Science</a> <li><a href="http://www.pebio.com/ab/aggen/html/birds.htm" target="_parent">PE AgGen, Inc.</a> </ul> <li>Shipping Your Bird <ul> <li><a href="http://www.chicago.com/air/carriers/n-america.html#us" target="_parent">Airlines of North America</a> <li><a href="http://www.aa.com/American?BV_Operation=Dyn_AAPage&referer=index.html" target="_parent">American Airlines</a> - check out "Programs & Services" <li><a href="http://www.delta-air.com/baggage/pets/index.html" target="_parent">Delta Airlines</a> <li><a href="http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/ppet.shtml" target="_parent">Northwest Airlines</a> <li><a href="http://www.twa.com/cargo_services/cs_cargo_rules/c3710.html#3720" target="_parent">Trans World Airlines</a> <li><a href="http://www.ual.com/traveler/default.asp?section=travel_services.asp&SubCategory=Airport_Guide&destination_URL=/traveler/trip_planner/travel_services.asp" target="_parent">United Airlines</a> </ul> <br> <h2>Species Specific FAQs:</h2> <ul> <li>Amazons <ul> <li><a href="amazon.htm" target="Frame 4"><img align=absmiddle vspace=1 hspace=2 width=30 height=15 src="usaflag1.gif" alt="US Flag">English version</a> <li><a href="amazonj.html" target="Frame 4"><img align=absmiddle vspace=1 hspace=2 width=30 height=15 src="hinomaru.gif" alt="Japanese Flag">Japanese version</a> </ul> <li><a href="budgie.htm" target="Frame 4">Budgerigars</a> <li><a href="canary.htm" target="Frame 4">Canaries</a> <li><a href="http://www.cockatiels.org/faq1.html" target="_parent">Cockatiels</a> <li><a href="http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_037.htm" target="_parent">Eclectus Parrot</a> <li><a href="http://www.finchworld.com/faq.html" target="_parent">Finches</a> <li><a href="greyfaq.htm" target="Frame 4">Greys</a> <li><a href="http://weber.u.washington.edu/~nyneve/hawkheadFAQ.html" target="_parent">Hawk-headed Parrot</a> - by Deborah Wisti-Peterson <li>Lories and Lorikeets <ul> <li><a href="http://www2.upatsix.com/faq/loryfaq.html" target="_parent">by Dick Schroeder</a> <li><a href="http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_001.htm" target="_parent">by Jude Vaughan</a> <li><a href="http://weber.u.washington.edu/~nyneve/loryFAQ.html" target="_parent">by Deborah Wisti-Peterson</a> </ul> <li><a href="lvbrdfaq.htm" target="Frame 4">Lovebirds</a> <li>Macaws <ul> <li><a href= "lgmacaw.htm" target="Frame 4">large</a> <li><a href = "minisfaq.htm" target="Frame 4">mini</a> </ul> <li><a href="http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_009.htm" target="_parent">Neophemas - Care & Management</a> <li><a href="pionus.htm" target="Frame 4">Pionus</a> <li><a href= "poiceph.htm" target="Frame 4">Poicephalus</a> <li><a href="http://theaviary.com/qpage/faq.html" target="_parent">Quaker Parakeets</a> <li><a href="http://www.emeraldforestbirds.com/efbgtcs.htm" target="_parent">Toucan</a> - Emerald Forest Bird Gardens Care Sheet <img width=33 height=16 align=absbottom alt=" [new]" src="new.gif"> </ul> <br> <h2>Available mailing lists:</h2> <ul> <LI><A HREF = "amznmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Amazons-L</A> <LI><A HREF = "kidsmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Bird List for Kids Only</A> <LI><A HREF = "bdrmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Breeders</A> <LI><A HREF = "budgmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Budgies</A> <LI><A HREF = "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAGEBIRD" target="_parent">Caged Bird (Formerly EXOTIC-L)</A> - <B>All types</B> of exotic pet birds <LI><A HREF = "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAGTAG" target="_parent">CAGTAG</A> - <B>All types</B> of African Grey parrots. <LI><A HREF = "caiqmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Caique</A> <LI><A HREF = "cnrymail.htm" target="Frame 4">Canary</A> <LI><A HREF = "toomail.htm" target="Frame 4">Cockatoo-L</A> <LI><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/conures" target="_parent">Conure</a> <LI><A HREF = "etusmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Eclectus-L</A> <LI><A HREF="fnchmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Finch-Lovers</A> <LI><A HREF="gofnmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Goffins Fanclub</A> <LI><A HREF = "jarmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Jardine</A> <LI><A HREF = "lorymail.htm" target="Frame 4">Lories</A> <LI><A HREF = "lovemail.htm" target="Frame 4">Lovebirds</A> <LI><A HREF = "mcawmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Macaws</A> <LI><A HREF = "http://www.topica.com/lists/ParrotletExpress/prefs/info.html" target="_parent">Parlet-L</A> - Discusses parrotlets <LI><A HREF = "bhvrmail.htm" target="Frame 4">PBR ParrotBehavior</A> - Discusses parrot behavior problems and solutions <LI><A HREF = "poimail.htm" target="Frame 4">Poicephalus</A> - <B>All types</B> of Poicephalus parrots <LI><A HREF = "psitmail.htm" target="Frame 4">The Psittacula Connection</A> - for the discussion of Asian Parakeets - Ringnecks, Derbyan, Moustached, Plum Headed, Alexandrine, etc. <LI><A HREF = "quakmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Quaker-Parakeets</A> <LI><A HREF = "senmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Senegal</A> <LI><A HREF = "spptmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Special-Parrots</A> - Parrots with physical disabilities <LI><A HREF = "tielmail.htm" target="Frame 4">Tiel-Chat</A> </ul> <center><p> <hr> <i>This FAQ is by no means meant to replace the many wonderful and informative</i><br> <i>books, breeders, magazines, and veterinarians that are out there.</i> </center> <hr> <i>Last Revised 06/28/2001</i><br> <font size=2><b>Web Page Design © Copyright 1995-2001 <a href="http://www.kathyzkritter" target="_parent">Kathryn A. Smith</a></b></font> <p> </ul> </body>