Edmonton Pet Parrot Association

For the Birds

For Public Education and Understanding of All Parrots Jan/Feb 2004

 

Agenda

 

Recap on Jan’s Meeting: The meeting for January was a small one due to the weather. We all arrived at the Mutart and found ourselves locked out. We posted a note on the door and decided to have the meeting at Fargo’s Restaurant located near Capilano Mall.

Feb’s Meeting: The meeting for Feb will be a General Meeting and we will be having elections for President, Vice President, Communications Director, Secretary, and Treasurer. We will also be looking to fill the following positions: Newsletter Editor, Web Site Chair, Promotions/Show Committee Chair, and Research Committee Chair. The Feb meeting will also be a toy-making workshop so bring your pliers!

 

Letter from the President

 

Hello Everyone;

 

This newsletter marks the last one of this Executive’s term. It has been an interesting 2 years serving as your President. As this term comes to a close I would like to announce that I won’t be running for President at the upcoming elections in February.  I would like to be candid about the reasons why I do not wish to continue on as an Executive Member. The main reason is the lack of volunteerism that seems to be the spirit of this club. As the President and as a Member of the Executive we have had to wear several hats during the past 2 years. We have had no active volunteers for any of the positions and when we ask for volunteers we rarely have anyone willing to do any of the work, which is the backbone of making this club successful. The Executive has been responsible for nearly 100% of the Research Subjects. We have also been responsible for the Newsletter, Website, and Promotions Committee, as we have no active members to do these important jobs. We have far too many members that just want to come to the meetings and learn information about parrots but are not willing to help in any way. I urge each and everyone of you to go to our site located at www.eppa.ca and read the job descriptions of the positions that we are looking to fill at our February meeting (see Policy and Procedures Manual) and think about running so you can put something into this organization. I wish good luck to the upcoming Executive!

 

                                                                                    Sincerely,

 

                                                                                    Lisa Thompson-Dobo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bird Buddies

 

Thank you to the following businesses that help support the EPPA. We encourage our members to visit our sponsors.

 

G & E Pharmacy                                      Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

7326-82 Ave (Edmonton)                 Dr. Pam Gordey

Veterinary & Pet Supplies & Prescriptions   5611- Riverbend Road

Manager: Erwin Fech                                 (Riverbend Mall, Edmonton)

(780)-469-7667                                           (780)-437-0039

 

Delton Veterinary Hospital                       Towne Center Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Ken Keeler                                           Dr. Carol Kujala

8203- 127 Ave (Edmonton)                         1502 Lakewood Rd W (Edmonton)

(780)-475-9225                                           (780)- 496-9065

 

 

Recipe of the Month

JIFFY BAKE

One 8 1/2 oz. Box Corn Bread Mix 
2 eggs and shells 
1 c. Sun Maid Fruit Bits 
4 scoops soy based baby formula 
2 c. shredded spinach 
Water (enough to make a cake-like consistency) 

Mix ingredients. 
Grease baking dish and bake at 300 degrees until toothpick comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. 
Cool and cut into one-inch cubes.

 

Website of the Month

 

http://www.parrotdiseperch.com/ Looking for something new for your feathered friend? Visit our newest Club Member’s site for some really neat ideas.

 

Just for Laughs

 

A guy gets on an airplane and is seated across the aisle from a parrot. After take-off, the guy politely asks the stewardess for a drink. At the same time, the parrot says "hey lady, get me a drink and get it NOW!” The stewardess returns a few minutes later with the parrot's drink, but forgets to bring the guy's drink. So again, the guy politely asks for a drink. The stewardess turns to get the drink but as she walks down the aisle the parrot yells, "hey lady, I want some peanuts and I want them RIGHT NOW!” The flustered stewardess returns a few minutes later with the peanuts, but once again forgets the guy's drink. Finally the guy looks at the stewardess and shouts "BRING ME A BLEEPIN' DRINK ON THE DOUBLE!!!” The stewardess runs down the aisle, and a few minutes later two big burly guys come up the aisle, grab the guy and the parrot and toss them both out the back door of the plane. As the guy begins to plummet to the ground, the parrot turns to him and says "Pretty mouthy for someone who can't fly, aren't ya?"

 

 

Club classified Ads

 

 

Pet of the month

 

The “Pet of the Month” for Jan was Polly who is a Nanday Conure who lives with Alex and Cynthia. Due to the bitter cold weather on the day of our January meeting Polly’s decided it was WAY TOO COLD to venture out but if you would like to learn more about Nanday’s please visit the following sites:

 

 

 

http://www.nanday.com/

 

 

 

 

http://www.rockportroost.com/Nanday.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Review

Birds on the Couch
by Gwendolyn Bounds

When you take a bird into your home, you're making the choice to cohabitate with a creature that is an independent thinker. Birds are much closer to being "wild" than "domestic" in their behaviors, and they will think of you as being "flock members." It is essential to understand how they think, and what determines their behaviors to maintain a symbiotic and rewarding relationship for both the human and the avian.

This book is well written, entertaining, and informative. It is a "must-read" for any parrot owner, and I would especially recommend it for any "would-be" parrot owners, before they make the investment in a bird. If you enter into a human-avian relationship with a loving heart and an informed mind, you will both benefit for many years to come.

                                    

                                     EPPA Member Discount Listing

 

The following vendors are pleased to offer EPPA Members discounts on some merchandise for their birds.

 

NOTE:  The vendors, products and services posted in the EPPA newsletters are posted as a resource for members.  The EPPA does not endorse, promote or represent any products or companies.  

 

1         Baker’s Aviaries Feed and Seed: 6106 Davies Road,                (780)-490-4434.                            Discount is 10% generally (can be more depending on amount of purchase)

 

2         PJ’s Pet Centre Southside:  #337, 3414 Gateway Blvd,             (780)-436-7387.                          Discount is 15% on dry goods and bird related items, not on livestock.

 

3          PJ’s Pet Centre West Edmonton Mall: Phase III 1498 WEM,   (780)-444-7387.                       Discount is 15% on dry goods and bird related items, not livestock.

 

4         SuperPets Mayfield Common: 160 Mayfield Common,              (780)-481-8000                        Discount is 15% on dry goods and bird related items, not livestock.

      
       5     Tiffany’s Décor on Whyte:  10135 Whyte Avenue,                     (780)-434-2414   
             Discount is 10%                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting parrot FACTS

Some parrot vocalizations can be heard for up to 1 mile.

 

 

Quote of the month

--Winston Churchill”

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Membership Dues

Membership Fees were due at the September Meeting. If you have not paid your Membership fees yet, please come to our next meeting where our new 2004 Membership cards will be available.