1. Sonny

By Pat Phillips, March 2005 "That little bird must be absolutely terrified," I said. "You’ve got it in with its most feared predator." The officer’s eyes immediately glazed over and her mouth shrunk from...

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2. Busy Weekends

by Denise Antler At the time of writing this, most of us are happy because the annual club shows are winding down for the year. For three weekends in a row, my dog Mitzy, moped around the house because I wasn't there to play with her....

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3. Averting a Tragedy

(Or How to Meet Your Neighbours) BY DENISE ANTLER It was June 15th, a Sunday, and it was a gorgeous day. I thought I could take advantage of that day and do a bit of gardening. I live on a crescent right beside a...

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4. Have You Heard the Buzz?

Have you heard the buzz about West Nile virus? Protect yourself, your family and your flock from the mosquito bites that spread the virus. Use mosquito repellent when you go outside. When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Remove...

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5. Holiday Safety Reminder

As we enter the Christmas season, this is a good time to review this safety reminder. Lights, candles, tinsel, garlands, trees, menorahs, and other decorative items come out of storage for the holidays. Remember that your birds may be frightened...

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6. Story of Willow

By Gail Levy  Where to begin... I guess to start with I want everyone to know how grateful I am for all your help, support and prayers. To say I am thankful doesn't really do justice to how I am really feeling, but it is...

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7. Are You A Bird Addict?

By Mary A. Vesper RATE YOURSELF Answer Yes or No to the following:   Your bird eats better than you do. You end up with more "goodies" in your grocery cart for the birds than for...

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8. Why Do People Raise Birds?

By “Sally’s husband”.  – Vince Huntington   If you are ever around a group of bird people at a convention, a monthly club meeting, or national bird show, you soon see the greatest pastime is...

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9. Can Budgies Sing?

By Liz Pinel, BFBS Member   Can budgies really sing?  The books I have read, all say no.  Well maybe after you read my true story you can answer that question for yourself.  I have raised birds now for several years,...

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10. An Overview Of The West Nile Virus

By Carol Highfill West Nile encephalitis is an infection of the brain caused by the West Nile virus (WNV), a flavivirus commonly found in Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East.  It is closely related to St. Louis encephalitis...

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