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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'.

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Bette	11/04/09	10	10	10	10	I'm getting an all new cage. Plus .....
crystal	11/04/09	10	10	10	10	very quick on answering well done
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Recent Answers from Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott

2009-11-05 tiel hen plucking:

What you're describing is wing web dermatitis and you're probably right that it was brought on by stress. At this point though, it can turn into a much more serious problem so let me go over a few things

2009-11-04 regarding runny nose in grey:

Our blue & gold macaw (Sadie) has this condition flare up twice a year during high pollen counts. It’s especially common in macaws and amazons (birds from rainforest/tropical climates). The discharge

2009-11-04 Meyers Parrot:

I'll bet you can do this yourself and I'm going to give you a step by step to show you how The first thing I'd suggest is providing a "sleep cage" . It doesn't have to be a big cage, just one with

2009-11-03 My Senegal Parot:

What a cute name! I'm very glad you're not hurling him. Let's see if we can fix this The first thing I'd suggest is providing a "sleep cage" . It doesn't have to be a big cage, just one with a

2009-11-03 Meyers parrot keeps laying eggs:

OK, you're right - this is something we need to stop in order to preserve her health. It sounds like she's over-laying and these malformed eggs are a symptom. As you know, egg laying is something

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