AHPA MEETING MINUTES
June 10th, 2007
By Makena
Back at home base. Sue, Myana and Elizabeth shared some of their favorite web sites and talked story. The rest of the members chimed in with pearls of wisdom.
Sue’s sites:
The following products and services have been recommended by members of TEC.
We share this information weekly as a service to our list members. Carolyn
SPECIAL TEC DISCOUNT from Jan at BUSY BEAKS
Include "CAROLYN SENT ME" with your order for discounts and free S&H
in the U.S.
"Eclectus Parrots -- An Experience" -- $10 discount
http://www.busybeaks.com/77810_Eclectus.htm
"Australian Parrots" third edition -- $20 discount
http://www.busybeaks.com/77809_Aus_Parrot.htm
BUSY BEAKS are happy beaks!
TOYS, books, CDs, swings, ladders, etc.
http://www.busybeaks.com/
BusyBeaksToys@aol.com
915-842-0663
GREY FEATHER TOY CREATIONS
SS Toys, Parts, Boings, Gyms, Avian Naturals
FREE GIFT for TEC Members -- Discount Code "TEC"
http://www.GreyFeatherToys.com
YOUR PARROT PLACE
Organic and natural parrot foods, toys, supplements
http://www.yourparrotplace.com
AVIAN NATURALS
Organic seed and treat mixes, sprouts, specialty foods
Safe toys, toy parts, and gifts also available
http://www.aviannaturals.com/index.html
The LAUGHING PARROT
Toys, toy parts, perches, food, recipes, gifts and more!
TEC members enter code "TEC" for 10% discount
<http://www.thelaughingparrot.com>www.thelaughingparrot.com
"AMD" -- AVIAN MIRACLE DIET (formerly "M.A.D.")
Fresh frozen food with 45 healthful ingredients
http://www.wingedflowers.net/gpage.html
<wingedflowers@earthlink.net>
AVIAN BASICS -- CANADA'S One-Stop Bird Shop!
George's Aloe, GSE, Pet Focus, Pellets, Cooked Foods,
Dry Mixes, Toys, Supplies & Much More.
www.avianbasics.com
ORANGE TKO, Aviator Harnesses, Get-a-grip gym
Contact Kathie Miller <rogoboju@hotmail.com>
Or go to: http://www.millerhausdistributing.ws
"RED BIRD PRODUCTS" since 1945
Great prices on BOINGS and more
Email: redbird@directcon.net
http://www.redbirdproducts.com
CJ's EXOTIC BIRD SUPPLIES - Scales, Organic foods & seeds
Ez-sprouter, Quality Cages, Playgyms, Toys, Boings, Pet Focus
Enter "TEC" in discount box to receive a list discount.
http://www.cjexoticbirdsupplies.com
ALOE DETOX (Naturade Aloe Detoxifying Formula)
http://www.claviaryonline.com/naturade.html -- $16.45
ALOE DETOX (Lily of the Desert)
(More readily available and comparable to Naturade)
32 ounces (946 ML)
http://www.amazon.com Price -- $10.70
http://www.internatural.com/ingr/ingr199340.cfm Price -- $11.22
GEORGE'S ALOE VERA (steam distilled aloe)
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.houseofnutrition.com/gealvespmi8o.html
99% ALOE VERA GELLY by Lily of the Desert
Four-ounce tube -- organic aloe gel $2.29 + shipping
http://www.vitacost.com/Lily-of-the-Desert-99-Aloe-Vera-Gelly
BENE-BAC PROBIOTIC
C&L Aviary -- many monthly specials
http://www.claviaryonline.com/toc.html
http://www.birdsafestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=357
FOUNDATION FORMULA ORGANIC PELLETS
SPROUT MIX, NUTS, SEEDS & GRAINS
All products are spirulina free!
http://www.organicbirdfood.com
SCARLET'S FEATHERS -- Eclectus cards, notepads, stamps
www.ScarletsFeathers.com
TEC discount of 10% on greeting cards
THE CLAUDIA MOSS GALLERY
www.mossgalleries.com
Commissioned Eclectus oil paintings
www.mossgalleries.com/Pacific.aspx
"BEAUTIFUL BASIL" New male Eclectus print
Beautiful framed with "RUBY PREENS" companion print
ART BY BETH CARROLL
http://sitekreator.com/bethcarroll
ALICIA'S CREATIONS: "Parrotphernalia"
Unique hand-sculpted Eclectus jewelry and other gifts
10% DISCOUNT FOR TEC MEMBERS!
http://www.parrotjewelry.com
BIRD JEWELRY by DAWN --Unique handmade Eclectus jewelry
10% discount offered to TEC members
Click "member" button on Eclectus page -- enter password, TEC
http://www.birdjewelry.com
BSA SPROUT MIX & Parrot Deli "PD-Can"
Type the word "Eclectus", click on "recalculate"
in membership code window for a 10% discount
http://www.birdsprouts.com
GSE & OTHER NUTRITEAM PRODUCTS
http://www.nutriteam.com/index2.html
WATER DISTILLERS
http://www.steamdistiller.com
SPROUTING SEEDS, SPROUTERS, ETC.
www.sproutpeople.com
BULK FOODS
Seeds, nuts, grains, beans, legumes, spices, dried fruits
Not a "bird" site but reasonable prices and good selection
http://www.bulkfoods.com/food_list.htm
FLYING SOUTH, INC.
THE ADVENTURE PACK bird carrier
Great selection of interactive toys!
http://www.flyingsouth.com
PARROT HARNESSES, LEASHES & TETHERS
http://www.featherwear.com
100% COTTON ROPE FOR CLIMBING
http://www.GreyFeatherToys.com (Preen rope)
http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/rope.htm
http://www.bulkbirdtoyparts.com
SANDY PERCHES for keeping nails trim
http://www.parrotopia.net/
http://www.claviaryonline.com
http://www.perchfactory.com/homepage.html
SLANT/FIN Warm Air Mist Humidifier
http://www.GreyFeatherToys.com
http://www.dmartstores.com/slangfgerwar.html
TRI-STATE PETS MANUFACTURING
Great Eclectus toys at great prices + custom-made toys
http://www.tristatepets.com/products.htm
PLUCK NO MORE -- Homeopathic remedy for feather pickers
Contact Lynne at (610) 398-9850 <customparrot@ot.com>
Also try... <Poohnix14@aol.com>
http://www.myvitanet.com/newkinpetstr.html
GRAM SCALES -- suitable for weighing birds
http://www.GreyFeatherToys.com
http://www.claviaryonline.com/scale.html
Myana’s sites:
CheepParrotToysNtips@yahoogroups.com
The files, photos and links are full of incredible information on everything you could ask for that relates to making toys, making birdie treats, safety issues etc. Most of the toys I have made came from ideas within this group. It’s a very “high volume” group so I am on no-mail but check in with the groups site.
www.BirdTricks.com
Videos and DVD’s on training.
www.GoodBirdInc.com
Quarterly magazine as well as books and DVD’s on training. Barbara Heindrich is a leader in training. Her newest DVD is training for vet exams.
www.OrientalTrading.com
Inexpensive toy parts
Elizabeth’s sites:
Liz Wilson http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/
Parrot Rescue (Big Island) dorothy@blurbmail.com phone: 808- 322-3005
Mites http://www.birdmites.org/forum.html
Products to fight Mites http://www.allbirdproducts.com/
Non-edible Poisonous Flowers http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowersnot.htm
Edible Flowers http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blflowers.htm
Other Bird Club Links with info:
http://www.yorkareapetbirdclub.org/
http://www.berkscountybirdclub.com/
http://www.liparrotsociety.org/
Bio Security for Birds http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/hpai.html
Our Website is donated to the club for free. When you are in the market for the following product, please check these out:
Hawaiian Resources Co., Ltd.
Monoi oil, Monoi Soap, Hawaiian Posters, Hawaiian Calendars and Postcards
A Lovely collection of Hawaiian books, stationery, postcards and Monoi Tiare Tahiti products.
Respectfully submitted,
Makena
