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Expert Profile: Chrys Meatyard

Expertise: I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 18 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, 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: Over 18 years raising parrots and over 11 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union. 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.

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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.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Parrots and racing (homing) pigeons do not harbour or carry diseases/illnesses that can be transmitted to humans.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 11110
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.92 Best of the best
Politeness	9.91 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)		1907

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/01/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/07/08
10	10	10	10	08/04/08

User Comments

Thank you very much for your response. All of our birds have cuttlebone. She lays the eggs in one place in the cage. I mark the date of the first
(Barbara on 09/01/08)

Thank you very much. You have been a great help. I was looking everywhere, you answered all my questions.
(Kelli on 08/26/08)

Thank you so much!! I didn't realize that molting was so stressful for our little feathered friends. We'll keep her life low key whenever we notice a
(Kathleen on 08/27/08)

Thankyou so much, well we got them home and put them in the loft for 3 weeks.
(Jo on 08/07/08)

My question was answered in a manner that was short but sweet... right to the point. I appreciate it!
(annie on 08/04/08)

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Recent Answers from Chrys Meatyard

2008-08-30 behavior: Hi, Curious, Depending on where you live, Cardinals might be against the law to keep in captivity. In Ohio where I live, they are the state bird and illegal to keep or harm. I'm not sure I would...

2008-08-29 Lovebirds: Hi, Riz, What kind of nest are you buying that the bird(s) can break? You need to purchase a wooden nesting box for your lovies, cockatiel sized nesting box is best. They cost about $10-15. This...

2008-08-27 Hahn's Macaw, biting: Hi, Kathleen, You seem to be proceeding down the right path. However, I might recommend that you allow your bird to come out of her cage on her own before trying to work with her. Birds don't always...

2008-08-26 mustacheparakeets: Sorry....my website address is: www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html. Chrys -------------------------------- Hi, Curtis, I don't mention how old your parrots are and whether they are...

2008-08-25 cockateil eating droppings: Hi, Barbara, Your bird has a condition called coprophagia. You can Google this word for more information. It's usually the result of a vitamin/mineral deficiency in a bird's diet, but can be the result...