October 2009

Editor's Note
It’s taken me a while, but I am slowly making up for lost time in regard to technology. I was last in line to get a cell phone — by choice. Read more here.

Under Assault?
Reward the good, not the bad, to avoid the ugly.
BY REBECCA K. O'CONNOR

Going Down?
Bring out your bird's inner ground forager.
BY LAURA DOERING

Can You See Me Now?
Webcams allow owners face time with the flock while away.
BY NIKKI MOUSTAKI

PDD
New developments in combating this deadly disease.
BY SUSAN OROSZ, PHD, DVM

Must Knows For Macaws
These big birds need three important things.
BY JESSICA PINEDA

Why Not A Dove Or Pigeon?
Four reasons why they might be right for you.
BY LAURA DOERING

PRODUCT GUIDE

Birdie Boutique
Products For You And Your Bird

Bird-Tested, Bird-Approved
Mess Magnets
BY SUSAN CHAMBERLAIN

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Birds Teasing Birds
BY CHRIS DAVIS

Parrot Psychology
Does Divorce Affect The Parrot, Too?
BY LIZ WILSON, CVT, CPBC

Causes & Cures
The Science Of Molting
BY MARGARET A. WISSMAN, DVM, DABVP- AVIAN PRACTICE

Medium Birds
Grey Jabber
BY SALLY BLANCHARD

Small Birds
Hormonal Behavior
BY DIANE GRINDOL

Lories & Softbills
Uncommon Foods
BY DICK SCHROEDER

Finch & Canary
Define Your Aviary Part 1
BY KARL LIEBERMAN

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