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Expert Profile: Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

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

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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
Prestige Points: 20228
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.90 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		1753

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	12/02/08
10	10	10	10	12/01/08
10	10	10	10	11/29/08
10	10	7	10	11/29/08
10	10	10	10	11/28/08

User Comments

Thanks you were a great help!! :)
(Sophie on 12/02/08)

I was really impressed with quickness, thoughtfulness and thoroughness of Rev. Dr. Abbott's response.
(BJ on 12/01/08)

Thanks so much for the advice. I've changed alot of things,esp. with me since I've had him. I've even had nightmares about aomething bad happening, bu
(Steven on 11/29/08)

Thank you! I didn't expect a response because I got a response that your box was too full. Turns out it was food, and has cleared out now. He's beakin
(Nicole on 11/29/08)

Thank you so much. Since I have never had lovebirds before and these were adopted on a whim from a Humane Society (I could not stand the thought of t
(Barbara on 11/28/08)

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Recent Answers from Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

2008-12-01 Quaker Wheezing/Sneezing after 2 vet trips: That's a very prudent question about the potential for mold, but I haven't found any problems over the years. Of course this is California and there's rarely a day when we can't ventilate by opening...

2008-11-30 Quaker Wheezing/Sneezing after 2 vet trips: Anitibiotics can be very effective when a bacteria is diagnosed and the appropriate med given. What I try to warn people of is that antibiotics can be over-prescribed and bacteria, quickly adapting little...

2008-11-30 my cockatoo: It's probably neither. This is perfectly normal "freezing" behavior for any bird, and most especially a young one like this. Sometimes a bird this intelligent (and 'toos are VERY smart!) know...

2008-11-29 Big Bird... 3 1/2 y/o Hahns: It sounds like your Hahns is being a bird. It will be pretty impossible to correct that. Sort of like teaching like your fish to ride a bicycle. Consider the nature of the animal in order to understand...

2008-11-28 is my bird sick?: Is there any color to this mucous? Any persistent sneezing, fluffing up, going to the bottom of the cage to rest or sleep? Do you hear wheezing or clicks when he breathes? Are you keeping...