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Parrots/Expert Profile

Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

U.S.

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Expertise

Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

Experience in the area

Certified Avian Specialist. For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.

Organizations

4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more

Publications

Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.

Education/Credentials

Doctorate, Ordained Minister

What do you like about this subject?

Making a difference in a bird's world

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

How to reach every single bird person and work with them to make their companion's life the best it can possibly be.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Parrots don't bite because they're mean. Only humans know how to be mean.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Your bird doesn't hate you. It just doesn't understand you. They don't speak 'human' anymore than you speak 'bird'.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ellen	11/22/09	10	10	10	10	Very helpful!
Nallely	11/21/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for all the help and .....
kelvin	11/18/09	10	10	10	10
maddie	11/10/09	8	8	10	10	I hope I am yo understand that .....
jamie	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	thankyou.

Recent Answers from Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

2009-11-23 Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot Healthy Diet:

This kind of bird isn't suggested around children under the age of 12 to 14 years old. I'd prefer these birds in adult only homes. Their 'soul mate' is anyone they bond with and consider a flock

2009-11-21 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

Oh no kidding - I originally lived in a small town just outside of Saratoga and before Lk. George. It's good to know this vet has more than casual experience. Still, just like not all vets are aware

2009-11-21 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

There are a couple of things that keep popping up in your description of your vet's comments that lead me to ask this: Is the vet an actual "Avian" vet ? Does the vet see at least 50% of his practice

2009-11-20 Green Cheek Conure behavior changes:

Don't you wish the vet found something? It's so much easier to have a problem diagnosed - a medication regimen given and recovery in a week to ten days. Well, let's see what we can do for your little

2009-11-20 Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot Healthy Diet:

I welcome the opportunity to give both you and your doctor the proper information about birds and the long-standing myths about them and health issues. If you are predisposed to severe asthma

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