Birds--General/Expert Profile


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Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience in the area

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

Organizations

NCA Member

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Education/Credentials

I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

Awards and Honors

Dean's List & H.S Society.

Past/Present Clients

Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

What do you like about this subject?

I love animals. I especially enjoy rehabilitating troubled animals so that they can have a more healthy, centered and enjoyable life.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

According to the San Diego Zoo, a Moluccan Cockatoo's noise level has been recorded at 135 decibels (db). For comparison, a 747 Jumbo Jet produces 140db and human ear damage begins just above 100db.

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Recent Answers from Marie Charon

2009-11-23 sick budgie:

It does sound like scaly mites to me. I have always taken any birds with mites to the vet for medication as the medications they have definitively works the best and are the safest. There seems to

2009-11-22 My bird just threw up! What do i do?:

Smiles, very happy birds who really love you will regurgitate food for you. It is symbolic of trying to feed you, like they feed their young! You know how cats still knead their paws when they are

2009-11-21 Diamond Doves:

Here is a great site about diamond doves. Just cut and paste the link into your browser. http://www.diamonddove.info/ I hope you enjoy looking through it. I've never heard of a bird species that cannot

2009-11-20 WHITE DOVE QUESTION:

No, I would think she is just showing signs of contentment. Birds fluff up and sit on the bottom of the cage when they are really sick, but they fluff up and lift one leg on occasion on the branches of

2009-11-19 African Grey wing:

Well it is hard to say. It is possible that she has just aggravated the site and now has a bit of swelling going on. I would just keep an eye on it until her vet appointment and make certain it does not

 

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