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Chrys Meatyard

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 01/03/2010

Expertise

I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

Experience in the area

Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

Education/Credentials

American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

What do you like about this subject?

I really enjoy birds and know people need help caring for them. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Just like everything else, there's MUCH to know/learn about aves...it's a never-ending process! Visit my website still under construction: http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Birds are fun, very intelligent, and like to interact/communicate with their human companions every chance they get (even little parakeets). I'd like to help people recognize this interaction in order to raise awareness about birds and help people learn to care for their birds properly.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Kelsang	03/25/09	10	10	10	10	Thank You! I've decided to get a .....
Judy	03/24/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Chrys. I think it is as .....
Andy	03/17/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for the greta .....
frank	12/04/08	10	10	10	10	Thanks very much for your time. You .....
kinz	08/21/08	10	10	10	10	thank you!!! you were a huge help!

Recent Answers from Chrys Meatyard

2009-03-24 Parakeets and Aggressive Behavior:

Hi again, Judy, The extra information you provided in your rating indicates to me that this bird might be getting ready to lay eggs (females can lay infertile eggs without benefit of a male bird).

2009-03-21 Lovebirds:

Hi, Kelsang, If it's a choice between these 2 cages only, I would choose the long cage over the taller cage. However, you haven't mentioned how much bird "stuff" you intend to keep inside the bird's

2009-03-13 Mixing conures with other birds:

Hi, Andy, Yes, conures can be loud parrots! However, not all conures are screechers. Screeching (other than typical morning and evening calling to the flock) usually indicates something is amiss.

2009-01-21 black masked lovebirds:

Hi, Chris, In my years of experience with lovies, I recommend you remove the pine shavings from the nesting box. Lovies are one of only a few parrots who build deep nests. However, you need to allow

2008-11-16 death of cockatiel:

Hi, Frank, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm not a vet, but the liquid was likely body fluids. This liquid probably didn't contribute to the bird's death...it was the result of her death. She must have

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