Bird Cage Trends Follow up on the latest trends in bird cages By Rose Gordon Like the colossal McMansions dotting suburban landscapes throughout the United States, bird cages have gotten bigger in the last decade, even the last five years. Avian-only stores applaud this trend in bird cages. “Best size...
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Bark, the Parrot Angel Flings, fa la la la la….
Richard HorvitzAug 3, '18
It is that wonderful time of year again when we ex-northerners try to imagine some leaves changing bright hues of red and orange against a bright blue sky, or sparkling snowflakes on the ground, to remind us that winter is rapidly approaching, and with it Hanukah and Xmas. The New...
Avian Influenza H5N1 Primer
Richard HorvitzAug 3, '18
An Influenza primer – All About the Avian Influenza A (H5N1) VirusFirst of all, I am not a doctor, but have been following this disease very closely, as it has the potential to absolutely devastate the Parrots in this country. This devastation would likely be either due to (1) misinformation...
Avian Influenza Update March 6, 2007
Richard HorvitzAug 3, '18
Avian Influenza – Then and NowHaving just attended an excellent seminar sponsored by the S.P.C.A. Wildlife Care Center in Fort Lauderdale (954-524-4302) titled “Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in South Florida,” I felt compelled to write about some interesting facts regarding the transmission of diseases from animals to humans. As well, I...