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The Parrot Lady ™

...Stay and browse awhile!

Birds & More is located in Lawndale, California. We specialize in exotic birds, hand raised babies, grooming, nutrition, birdie day care and behavioral consultations. We also carry a full line of supplies for your feathery children.

Karen Allen, "The Parrot Lady" ™, is the owner of Birds & More and has been involved with birds for over 30 years. She is a regular contributor to "Vet Talk" a column written especially for you the bird owner. She is also a Certified Avian Specialist (CAS) of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. Email in your questions and Karen will be sure to answer.

Come browse awhile and visit often as we are constantly updating valuable information to make the new bird owner and the old pros alike have happy and healthy bird companions.

NOTE: Prices for birds are subject to change due to availability. Please call!

Phone: (310) 370-7550

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Soar High, Jackie! You are loved and missed!

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Jackie, the iconic Big Bear Bald Eagle that has captured the hearts of many around the world! Here is a wonderful tribute to Jackie!

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Sadly this is becoming all too common not only in California, but acrosss the country as well! Click on the icon above to read the Los Angeles Times story.

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Rare bird believed to be 'lost' for 55 years is photographed for first time in history!

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We welcome you and your flock to the South Bay Bird Society! Our goal is to share all the things we have learned along the flight path, including teaching our humans how to care for us. Visit our website to learn more about becoming a member of our flock and check back frequently to see our informative events! Or, check our events on Meetup!

Maui Humane Society Interview

Maui Humane Society is accepting donations for the pets who need medical care as a result of the Maui fire. Donate by going to info@mauihumanesociety.org.

Also, there is a Maui Bird Rescue that is accepting donations of cages to house parrots for those birds who are homeless due to the fires. I don't see where the rescue is asking for monetary donations at this time but their number is (808) 359-0431.

While there are no parrot organizations affected by the Maui fire, I thought I'd give a list of ways to donate to help animals on Maui

Maui Humane Society: 
https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/

Network for Animals:
 https://networkforanimals.org/appeal/emergency-relief-maui-wildfires-august-2023/

Animal Survival International: 
https://animalsurvival.org/

There is also Maui Bird Rescue, which has taken in displaced parrots, but I don't see any request for donations or even a donation link:

https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCompassionEducation/

Mahalo
Gala Burkholder

South Bay Bird Society Communications Director

 

 

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De-Skunk Formula

- 1 qt hydrogen peroxide
- 1/4 baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Blue Dawn dish soap
- Let soak for 5 minutes
- massage through dog's fur avoiding the eyes
- rinse thouroughly

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Make Your Own Sanitizer

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol), at least 60% alcohol by volume
• 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
• Mixing bowl and spoon
• Funnel
• Recycled and washed hand sanitizer bottle or liquid soap bottle

Directions:

Simply mix the alcohol and aloe vera together well and pour it into the bottle using the funnel. You can double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed.

Note that you shouldn't use fresh aloe vera, but should use a commercial gel because fresh won't remain stable for long-term use, says Wellness Mama. And while some people might suggest the addition of essential oils like lavender or peppermint, these can irritate some people's skin.

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MY GREATEST PET PEEVE

I do not understand how a person with any sense, can call me franticly, and tell me that their bird has not been breathing right for two weeks, and want to know what to do. Where in the hell were you two weeks ago when we had a chance to save your bird. (Pardon my language, or don't, I don't care).

 

Please do not wait until it's too late, when your bird shows signs of illness of any kind call your avian veterinarian NOW! You know that birds mask their symptoms and when they finally do show you that they are ill it is time to move fast. Their natural instinct is to pretend wellness, in the wild if they show signs of weakness or illness the other birds in the flock will kill them and eat them to protect the rest of the flock from predators.  There is no time to waste, no time to procrastinate, if you wish to save your bird's life you must move quickly. PLEASE, and if you are not willing to do so find a loving home for your bird, with someone financially able to care for it properly and get yourself a potted plant.

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Karen the Parrot Ladytm

 

 

Live so that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town Gossip.
- Will Rogers

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VET & HEALTH INFO

 

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IN MEMORIAM

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www.alexfoundation.org

Avian Influenza Handout
Courtesy
Dr. Emily Beeler

BEWARE of
BIRD SCAM

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