Comments for Heckled By Parrots

Comment on The First Word by rebecca

rebecca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:50:16 +0000

No. I’m sure. Because the next thing he learned to say is “go potty”. Pffffth.

Comment on Five Parrot Books that Should be on Your Shelf by Best in Flock

Best in Flock — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:36:38 +0000

We own three of these (including yours) and love them, but will definitely need to check out the others.

If you ever write a “worst books about parrots” post, I’ve got a couple I can nominate for the list. (Not that I’m encouraging any naming and shaming.)

Comment on The First Word by Best in Flock

Best in Flock — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:33:06 +0000

Are you sure he didn’t say “Poo!”?

Comment on Five Parrot Books that Should be on Your Shelf by Paula Rossow

Paula Rossow — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:04:42 +0000

You definitely accomplished your goal, Rebecca, in my opinion. Your book is informative as well as humorous, serious but also light-hearted.

Some of the budgie books I bought initially were so full of dire warnings and worst-case scenarios that they were truly depressing and intimidating. Safety issues, health concerns, etc. are very important but I feel they can be presented in a balanced context, one in which the joy and fun of parrots is emphasized, and your book achieves that.

“Of Parrots and People” by Mira Tweti is one of my favorite books; I highly recommend it and it can be life-changing for many people.

Comment on Do You have a favorite local bird supply shop? by Nicole Perretta

Nicole Perretta — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:22:07 +0000

Bird Crazy in San Diego!!

Comment on Fostering! Check out the March issue of Bird Talk by rebecca

rebecca — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:49:34 +0000

We’ll get there!

Comment on Do You have a favorite local bird supply shop? by David

David — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:45:47 +0000

We love Omar’s Exotic Birds (http://www.omarsexoticbirds.com/) in Brea and Lake Forest in Southern California. In addition to getting our supplies, we also board our two parrots there when we go out of town. They’re very helpful, and Omar is very knowledgeable about parrots and parrot behavior.

Comment on Do You have a favorite local bird supply shop? by Heather

Heather — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:27:59 +0000

We shop at Tree Top Bird Center on the border of Dallas/Richardson, Texas. The have everything!

Comment on A CONTEST: An Avian Love Story by Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:57:46 +0000

I got Parker when I had a broken foot. I wrote a story about it, too long to post here, but this was what I thought of Greys at the time and why I chose Parker:
“Greys were smart. Greys were elegant and understated. They reminded me of that well dressed but not overbearing, intelligent guy at the party who took in everything and only opened his mouth when he had something extremely witty to say. I thought of a Grey as that guy who had a half smile on his face and found being a part of things far more fun than being the center of attention, but then became the center of attention because of his personality. He got the attention from his brains and his manners, not his looks.
I visualized Greys as a combination of Nathan Lane and Gene Kelly in a gray tuxedo. Not flashy like a Cockatoo, (Mae West) brilliantly colored like a Macaw, (Carmen Miranda or Rue Paul) or as standard as a budgie or cockatiel, (The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and The Rockettes).
I saw a Grey as fitting in with what I am like: sort of understated and efficient. I’m not real quiet, but I’m to the point. I’m bookish, but I have a sense of humor.
It was as if I thought a Grey would get my jokes.”

Comment on Fostering! Check out the March issue of Bird Talk by BiF

BiF — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:33:56 +0000

So true! Thanks for helping to get this message out through such a mainstream pub. We’re still a long way from this view being the common understanding of “rehoming”. So many people think rehomes are not “pet quality”, which is really sad.

Both my birds are rehomes… neither of them should be considered a rescue. (I think I’ve referred to Stewie as a “rescue” in the past, but I’m trying to curb that bad habit.)

Thanks for all you do for parrot education!