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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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

Experience in the area

Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

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 love aves and enjoy helping others with issues related to their birds.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

One never learns all they need to know about aves...it's a continuous process.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Birds are very intelligent and much can be learned from them. They also bring much joy and companionship to a person's life.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Kaylie	10/02/11	10	10	10	thanks, I think he might be molting .....
Bri	08/30/10	10	10	10	Thanks. That was really helpful!
Thuy	07/06/10	10	10	10	Your advice helped so much!!!
Thuy	07/06/10	10	10	10	Thanks so much!!!
Paige	04/28/10	10	9	10	Thank you for the information. I am .....

Recent Answers from Chrys Meatyard

2011-10-01 Sick-budgie/worms:

Hi, Rashi. I'm not a vet and it's very difficult to diagnose a bird's illness over a website. But I'll provide some information. By the time we notice our bird's are sick, they've been sick too long

2011-10-01 parakeet:

Hi, Kaylie. I really need more information, but I'll try to help as best I can with the information you've provided. I'm a bit confused as to whether the problem is that your bird doesn't want to come

2010-08-21 budgie:

Hi, Deborah! Perhaps your bird doesn't like the toys you have chosen for him. Try different types of toys to see which your bird likes. I've never met a keet that didn't like a swing. Another reason

2010-08-05 how to tell:

Hi, Mya, You can find the answers to your questions and more on my webpage about parrots. http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html. My website provides information on breeding, feeding

2010-07-03 Parakeet abnormal oil gland?!:

Hi, Thuy. My question to you is how do you know what color the oil gland is? An oil gland is underneath a bird's skin (at the base of the tail on the bird's back) and it secretes an oily substance

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