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Bird Taxidermy Available BUY • SELL • TRADE · BIRDSUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT· SEED. FEED Halfmoons • . Lovebirds Paul Gildersleeve, owner ofPampered PaJTOt Hauen, at his computer terminal. Paul Parakeets. IIses his computer to log important articles and research papers. As a referralfor tbe White headed nuns ,veil' York AFA andfor LIPS Paulfrequent~J' refers to this information u'hen fielding Green singers • Cordon bleus callers' questions. Golden breasted Waxbills and many other types of and hookbills 18247 East Valley Blvd. (at Yorbita Rd.) La Puente, CA 91744 Pampered Haven, Inc. A New and Special Kind of Aviary by Bob Abbandondelo Glen Cove, New York

It's fitting that Pampered Parrot to assist birds and nature. ''I've always Haven, Inc. be situated in the Town of loved \vildlife and the outdoors;' Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. explains Paul. "Our tropical rain for­ That's where Teddy Roosevelt called ests are being destroyed at the rate of home. Teddy was a sincerely dedicated 53 acres per minute. Birds, once free, \vildlife and environmental conserva­ must now be confined in cages. If tionist. The Teddy Roosevelt sanc­ that's the way it has to be, then it's tuary, located near the Roosevelt home, time people learned how to coexist is a tribute to Teddy's early conserva­ with birds and other creatures in a way tion efforts. Today, a man named Paul that is mutually beneficial:' Paul con­ Gildersleeve, a life-long Oyster Bay res­ tinues to explain that, in his opinion, ident, is following in Teddy's footsteps there are practices employed by a few BREEDING 3 UNIT CAGE with the opening of a special kind of breeders that are giving the industry a WITH NEST BOXES. aviary bad name. ome quarantine stations • SPACE SAVING AND HYGIENIC The concept of this new endeavor is and jobbers, he believes, knowingly • ATTRACTIVE AN D PRACTICAL quite interesting, as Paul explains, ship ick birds just to get rid of the cost $250 plus shipping "Pampered Parrot Haven is essentially burden of caring for them. Usually, the ~ o Made with tough nylon molded corners an experiment, While business must birds die in shipment (or shortly there­ 15116 Sq. 040 wall aluminum tubing ", x 2 16 Ga G 8 W galvanIzed before welded wife Galvanized make a profit to survive, we want to after) and the breeder collects sheet metal trays. 28 Ga prove that it is possible to make a profit insurance money from either his own o SIZe of each cage IS 36"w x 18 "d x 18"h (lnsldel o Nest box Size 10·1I2"w x good x 10"h breeding birds without compromising insurance company or the carrier's. He o Cage shipped unassembled the birds in any way. Profits should not further speculates that some quaran­ o The above Price Includes U.P S shipping to any where In the Continental USA be made at the birds' expense ~' Based tine stations and jobbers may even ship Please send order to PO. Box 3025 upon this credo, Paul is offering, at dead birds (kept frozen until needed) to ~ Kalamazoo, MI49003 wholesale prices, birds that are given collect the insurance, thereby compen­ [C Corners Umiled 1-800-456-6780 super premium care and attention. sating for previous expenses. James Pestoor, President • t..~~.I The motivation behind this endea­ But these are extreme instances of vor stems mainly from a sincere desire improper care. Paul cites other, more 12 February/March 1988 common practices that he feels com­ tion through empirical research, Paul promises the health and well-being of soon earned a well-deserved reputa­ 1sttime onvi:O! ~ birds. For example, there's the practice tion as a knowledgeable aviculturist. ".~ "', of tube feeding instead of hand feed­ Continuing to build upon his creden­ -. '. -....~""'~. -\,( ing. According to Paul Gildersleeve, tials, Paul volunteered whatever spare many breeders tend to tube feed their time he had to various bird organiza­ birds. It's fast and easy so the breeder tions. Today, Paul is ew York State HAND-FEEDING saves time and money. But Paul feels Coordinator for the American Federa­ "Getting the RightStart" that hand feeding is unquestionably tion of Aviculture (AFA), a member of featuring Roger Harlin, D.V.M. better because it allows the breeder to the Long Island Parrot Society (LIPS), Learn how to raise these popular pets... interact with the bird, encouraging and a referral for the National Audubon From cockatiels to macaws. we'll cover the solid development. What's more, by Society in New York. He also picks up basics thatwill helpyou produce ahealthter spending time with each bird during unwanted birds and tries to either and tamer bird. the hand feeding process, breeders get place them with new owners or breed Professionally produced In vivid color. 1 hour to know their special needs. "We them. always hand feed our birds at Pam­ In October of 1986, with a small $39.50 VHS or Beta pered Parrot Haven;' says Paul. "Right plus $2.50 P/H (KS residents add 4% tax) amount of part-time business experi­ Order by check: now, we're caring for 12 babies. If we ence under his belt, Paul decided to tube feed them, it would take us about expand his endeavor into a full-time Associated Productions 15 minutes. Hand feeding these babies occupation. "The initial transforma­ P.O. Box 47667, Dept. A takes over an hour. But, in the long tion to a full-time business, even Wichita, KS 67201-7667 run, we believe it's worth it. The birds though I planned it carefully, was quite are apt to be more sociable, interacting a jolt;' exclaims Paul. "The reality of better with their new owners and being your own boss and giving up a environments. steady weekly salary was both exciting For Paul, Pampered Parrot Haven is and stressing. But I'm glad I did it. I the culmination of years ofinterest and feel I'm helping the birds while making involvement with aviculture. His inter­ people happy, too:' Walnut Acres est in birds started as a hobby and soon Considering that his aviary consists blossomed into a part-time occupa­ of over 200 birds, including Amazons, Aviaries tion. After joining the National Audu­ , finches, cockatiels, canar­ breeding bon Society and spending vacations on ies, African grays and pionus, Paul's Toucans, Toucanettes, bird watching expositions in remote method of care is quite extraordinary. Cockatoos, Macaws, locations for weeks at a time, Paul The first chore of the day is to wash Eclectus, African greys, began to breed and sell birds on a each baby and hand feed them. Each Australian parakeets, small, part-time basis. During this time, different formula is constantly checked Parrots and Finches he managed to build close relation­ for proper temperature and consis­ ships with professionals at the ew tency. Babies are fed and cleaned every All Birds Closed Banded York Bronx Zoo and the San Diego four hours. Weaned birds are fed spe­ Call or write for price list: Jerry Jennings Zoo. By working with these profes­ cial mixes based upon individual sionals and combining this experience requirements. "Our research, based (818) 884·5476 with his insatiable quest for informa- upon empirical studies and collabora- P.O. Box 6393, Woodland Hills, CA 91365 Visnors by appointment only.

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-'" release a bird for sale until the bird is ~ eating on its own for at least ten days ~ z and holding its weight. Birds do not ~ start to be weaned until they are fully u c feathered.) A contact sheet is supplied Q) (5 with the bird during the transfer of ci Qj ownership. The contact sheet lists the 1J c o bird's birth place and date, weight, 1J C diet, recommended veterinarian in 25 .D the owner's area, and other vital infor­ « .D o mation. Paul expects new owners to CO call him frequently and provide status E ~ reports concerning the progress of L 0- each relationship. Furthermore, Paul \-vill not hesitate to drop in on new owners from time to time and obtain a first-hand view of the situation. While commercial shipment of birds from Pampered Parrot Haven is highly discouraged, Paul will consider it on occasion, as long as he feels that condi­ tions are adequate. "The decision of not shipping birds severely limits our business, but the safety of our birds comes first. Despite this self-imposed restriction we have had people visit us from over 150 miles away to purchase Babies ll'ailing to be handfed. birds;' mentions Paul. When asked about the business status of Pampered Parrot Haven, Paul tion \-vith avian experts, has shown a stores. In fact, after careful evaluation, responded as follows. "So far. the busi­ definite link between longevity and Paul has so far identified only two pet ness is holding its own. We've been in diet;' adds Paul. "Many commercial stores in New York state capable ofpro­ business for over eight months now. seed mixes contain mostly sunflower viding the level of care he expects his and we're keeping our heads above seed. Our mixes contain 25 to 30 per­ birds to have. Occasionally, when a water. Bird sales are basically covering cent sunflower seed maximum. Our customer wants a bird not presently at our operating expenses. Once we do mixes are also served with various Pampered Parrot Hayen, Paul will sell a bird, we hope the new owner fruits and vegetables. This is something attempt to obtain the bird from another 'Yi II suppOrt u further by purchasing many breeders don't bother to provide breeder. But so far, he has found only their supplies from us:' in any quantity. Here again, our four breeders that meet his minimum If Pampered Parrot Haven proves emphasis is on the bird's health, not care requirements; one in New York, successful, everyone will emerge a the breeder's convenience. We also one in Arizona, and two in California. winner. Marginal undedicated breeders rely upon and act as resellers for cer­ To adopt a bird through Pampered will be forced out of the business due tain commercial avian products such as Parrot Haven, you must first ungergo a to lower profil margins and increased Roudybush, Nekton, Vitalite, and prescreening process. "Prescreening is demand for higher quality. Breeders VetRx. We have found these companies extremely critical," says Paul. "Thanks that survive by proViding this higher to be responsive, reputable, and willing to this process, we have not had a quality will be rewarded by greater to support their customers:' single problem relating to a ale. The sales and profits. The image of the As we talk, Paul frequently glances at owners are happy and the birds are breeding industry wiil be bolstered due a television which displays two of the happy." During the prescreening to the higher standards. Customers will many spacious avian living quarter in process, Paul tests the prospect's benefit by obtaining a healthier, more the building. When asked about the knowledge of birds, explores why the adaptable bird, and birds will benefit setup, Paul explained that he has four prospect wants a bird, and evaluates from the increased attention and care. cameras that constantly scan the major the enviroment the prospect plans to At worst, if the experiment fails, others living quarters. In this way, he can provide. Paul also insists that each pro­ may be able to learn from this experi­ easily check on the birds from his spect visit their bird at the aviary at last ence and, someday, discover the office, eliminating the need to physi­ three or four times prior to taking pos­ proper mix of ingredients to make this cally watch over the birds. As he session. During these visits, the future concept a success. In any event, Pam­ explains further, "This frees up some owner and the bird establish a relation­ pered Parrot Haven is presently making time, and I need all the spare time I can ship and Paul evaluates the potential many people and birds very happy. find:' success of the relationship as they More importantly, Paul's on-gOing If you think Paul is meticulous about interact. He can also observe the care efforts are helping mankind realize the the care and feeding of his birds, wait and feeding techniques of the future importance ofaviculture and the need until you try to adopt one. First of all, . owner. Once Paul is satisfied that the to save these rare and priceless gifts of Pampered Parrot Haven does not con­ match is a good one, he'll complete the nature. In that regard, o' Teddy would duct business with dealers or pet sale. (Pampered Parrot Haven will not be might proud..,.

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