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Chrys Meatyard

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 03/31/2012

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 (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), 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 an 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 and American Federation of Aviculture. 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.

Publications

I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

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.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
matt henderson	08/02/09	10	10	10
Kate	03/31/09	10	10	10	For chrys, I only found one egg .....
Katie	03/16/09	10	10	10
Bobbie	02/25/09	10	10	10	Thank you very much for helpful response .....
Barbara	09/01/08	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your response .....

Recent Answers from Chrys Meatyard

2010-08-29 Budgie has broken foot?:

Hi, Deana! I can't tell anything from the photo. If you suspect your bird's leg might be broken, you need to get her to an avian vet ASAP. I can't determine this from looking at the photo...someone

2010-07-31 baby white faced male tiel:

Hi, Joseph, Your tiel will go through it's first molt at around 6 months of age and again at around 12 months of age. You should see most of his adult plumage after his first molt with full adult plumage

2010-06-07 I found a baby dove.:

Hi, Connie. Good for you for taking this little guy in! This baby most likely keeps crying because it is hungry, needs water, or needs warmth. A lot of times, baby birds cry whenever they hear or

2010-05-31 Wild or Domestic?:

Hi, Thomas. Where do you live (city and state in the USA)? Are you new to your area (as in you've never seen this type of bird before in the area where you live?)? I've been overseas where birds that

2010-05-24 Help out the baby pegions:

Hi, Pushkar. I just found your post in the question pool. It may be too late for these babies. You're GREAT for trying to help these baby birds. I've cared for MANY baby pigeons, as I raised racing

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