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No matter what kind of birds you love­ canaries, , , finches, -Boston Supply has all the supplies you need to keep them healthy and happy. Boston Pet Supply is your center for supplies-in fact, it is one of the lar­ gest in the country. We carry over 30 different bird supply manufacturers' product lines-quality supplies from Nekton, Hagen, Eight In One, Lyric, Kaytee, and others. BIRD LOVER SPECIAL OFFER; Boston Pet Supply has a very special Bird Supply Catalog reserved for you. Send for it today, and you'll be able to spend time browsing through page after page of quality products. Take advantage now of this opportunity to keep your birds happy and healthy. It's easy: Fill in the coupon and send $5.00 (refundable with your first ) to:

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A 200 old tree falls in one of 's rainforests, because a chain saw cut it down. The act of cut­ ting that tree took about four minutes. Nature took over 200 to grow the tree. As the tree fell, a terrified squawk was heard. A multicolored bird flew from a nest, never to return. That bird, the two chicks in the nest, all ofwhom were killed when the tree fell, repre­ sents the fate of many birds. If the tragedy was an isolated instance avicul­ turists wouldn't be so disturbed. In the USA's pacific northwest a Distributing battle is being fought to save the spot­ quality ted . On one side, the logging wrought iron industry, on the other, those who are bird cages. trying to secure the future for the spot­ ted owl. Ninety percent ofspotted owl nests are found in old growth timber. We sell only fat and healthy birds - Guaranteed!! The birds live and feed in such habitat. All birds can be shipped anywhere in the U.S., and Clear cutting old growth national for­ can be surgically sexed. We operate a U.S.D.A. quarantine station. ests is good business for loggers, whose interest in the future of the Quantity prices are available on , , spotted owl is usually minimal, but Amazons, Finches and Softbills. most informed people believe loss of SPECIAL: hand fed baby the old growth timber will mean the Yellow Napes end of the spotted owl as a native Get on our Mailing List! . On the island of Madagascar, rain­ Parrot Paradise - 26530 Harper forests are being chopped down to St.CI.Sh., Mich. 48081 - (313) 776-3551 Continued on page 37

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afa WATCHBIRD 37 when asked, "Such a situation would Amazona imperialis deal a setback to the idea of captive breeding of rare and endangered spe­ Magnolia Amazona leucocephala cies in an avicultural setting." Pretre's Amazon Amazonapretreipreteri A World Avian Facility Bira Red-crowned Amazon Avicultural efforts to breed rare and Amazona rhodocorytha endangered species are, at present, spo­ ~:.. ~"'V St. Lucia parrot radic. There is no overall plan for Farm Amazona versicolor ensuring that rare species are, in fact, \ Vinaceous parrot being bred in aviaries in the United Amazona vinacea States. With the spectre of a complete shut down of avian imports it is time Amazona vittata for AFA to take the lead in the planning Glaucous and establishing of a system, location, Anodorhynchusglaucus personnel, funds and the interest in Lear's macaw captive breeding of rare and endan­ leari gered avian species under avicultural Red-fronted macaw conditions. rubrugenys AFA should sponsor and establish a Caninde macaw non-profit, educational company, Araglaucogularis dedicated to keeping, breeding, study­ We Buy Birds Queen ofBavaria's ing rare and endangered avian species. Aratingaguarouba The facility would be "world class"so, Spix's macaw as time passes, it would come to be rec­ We ShlP Birds (Cyanopsitta spixii ognized as one of the major resources COMPLETE 81 RD SUPPLIES Forbe's for information, knowledge and per­ auriceptsjorbesi petuation of avian species. (714) 527-3387 Red-fronted kakariki Open 9 to 6 Closed Sun., Mon., Holidays Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae Management 8990 Cerritos Ave. Coxen's double-eyed The facility would be managed Anaheim, Ca. 92804 (policy-wise) by a board of directors. The members of the board would be Geopsittacus occidentalis separate from AFA but AFA would have Orange-bellied parrot substantial input in the decision­ Name this logo chrysogaster (policy-) making processes, A capable Ground parrot director would be employed to oversee We have birds named Mr, Bucko wallicus and actually handle the day-to-day and CoCo, two horses named Red-capped parrot operations, in keeping with policy Brewer's "Lady" Margo, a blue Pionopsittapileata roan and Komokos Gold , established by the board of directors. "Goldie," a palomino, If your Golden-shouldered & The director should know, understand name Is selected, I'll send you a Psephotus chrysopterygius and support breeding of rare male plleated FREE. and endangered avian species. The Psephotuspulcherrimus actual facility would be established so Maruitius parakeet the latest, most effective aviary designs echo would be utilized. Principle Informational material would be erithacusprinceps developed through the world class Blue-throated conure avian breeding facility for use by cruentata aviculturists. Educational programs Thick-billed and maroon faced parrots concerning birdlife would be created to be used in the nation's schools. Strigops habroptilus Development Funds The CITES group will meet again in Initial funding for the world class 1989. It is widely anticipated an effort avain facility would eventually be will be put forward to place essentially derived from contributions of AFA all parrot species on the Appendix I members, the public and outside listing. Ifthat situation actually arises, sources. A major fund raising campaign NOT SELLING OUT: But selling half of my American aviculturists will be in the would be created so as to ensure suffi­ birds to make space for more miniature unfortunate position of not being able cient funding for start-up of the pro­ horses, Ringnecks: .lutino. blue & to replenish their avian stocks. They jece Additional fund raising projects splits, Plieated. plumheads. others, will not be in a position to place would be undertaken as necessary. The JIM COFFMAN 1575 Bayshore Hwy.. Burlingame. CA 94010 endangered species in their own aviar­ world class avian facility should be so Bus: (415) 692-2234 / Res: (415) 322-6857 ies for attempts at breeding the species. developed, that it would be self­ Nearly every aviculturist will say, sustaining. 38 October/November 1988 Can Such A Project Be Accomplished by AFA? When asked the question, "Can AFA actually, successfully create a world class avian facility'" the obvious answer is YES! Certainlv AFA has, ' among its members, avicuiturists who have superb knowledge. Interest in perpetuation of avian species is high. Determination to avoid loss of any species as a result of deforestation is'a major concern among informed AFA members. The world class a\'ian facil­ ity ,\\'ould attract other than AFA people. AFA could take great credit for successes the facility would be certain to achieve. Those successes would enhance AFA's standing, which would be of value to all aviculturists. Educa­ tion of non-bird people, as well as aviculturists in all matters pertaining to birds, \vould represent a major achieve­ ment. Educational activity should help ensure the future for birdlife. Legisla­ tive support would be likelv on state and federal levels. ' Funding this project is seen as devel­ oping an adequate plan for the project. The plan should be presented to AFA members, the general public and to special groups interested in funding major bird protection projects. "A project like this could excite the interest of major fund donors," so said one individual who has been invoh'ed in fund raising activity on other projects, our birds need championship nutrition to develop and So, we in AFA ought to support and maintain their healthy winning edge. work for creation of a world class a\'ian facility. The sooner such a YSince 1948 Petamine has been the bird food of champions. project is on the drawing boards, the Scientifically formulated, nutritionally balanced and university more likely it will be that aviculturists tested. Petamine is amixture of natural and includes all and the general public will see the the essential vitamins and minerals to help you breed better birds. whole issue as a matter of importance. Canaries, parakeets, finches, parrots, cockatiels and love birds Lastly. the sooner the project is com­ will be healthier, stronger and more vigorous with adaily diet pleted, the more likely it will be that of Petamine. rare and endangered birds will be cared Petamine's balanced formulation of vitamins, minerals and for. The future of manv rare and amino acids promotes brilliant. colorful , stimulates endangered birds will be as~ured. song and makes moulting faster and easier. It will even help EDITOR '5 NOTE: The Watchbird your adult birds produce more fertile, hatchable eggs. editor would be lieI)'glad to receil'e Petamine by Kellogg is available in 5oz, 2Ib., 51b" 101b. and pro and con letters on the world class 251b. packages. Visit the dealer nearest you today or call, toll clI'ian facility to publish in the edi­ free, 1-800-792- 3504 ext. 492 for additional information. tor's column. This turning-point concept deserl'es to be debated. All - opinions are solicited. ---.~ References Kellogg Inc. Ilabil:ll .\Ianagcmclll for the Spollcd (hyJ. Pacific Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 ;'>;onh""Csl Ikgion. l'SDA foresl Scr\"ict". April For more information call toll free 198- 1-800-792-3504 Ext. 492. .\Iillermeir. Ru"eJl A .. IlIlerllalio/7aIWildlife. Slrangc and \X"onderful .\Iadagascar. .lul\'­ AuguSl. 1988 ~ Low. Rosemar\·. Capti\T breeding can save many is for Kellogg ... the choice of champions specilOs - :I\'iculturisls h:I\T a major role. Cage {- AI·im:)' Birds. 18.luly. 19HH Low. Roseman'. f:'1Ir!allgered Parrols, Blandford Prcss. 19H-l • afa WATCHBIRD 39 1988 Annual AFA Raftle Winners DickDickinson, RafJIeChairman SanJose, California

Prize Item (Donor in italic) Winner Prize Item (Donor in italic) Winner Umbrella Annette Lotito Goffin's cockatoo (female) .1une J. Halfon PetFarmInc.,FL AFA rafflefund African grey parrot Enrique A. Oti, D.D.S. Rose breasted cockatoo Betty Kent Parrot Paradise, MI (s/s male, 2-1/2 yr. old domestic, hand raised Fine artprint. parrot. framed Len Brewer AFA rafflefund Eric Peake. UK. Rose breasted cockatoo pair Annette Lotito Blue fronted Amazon baby * AFA rafflefund Gators ofMiami. Inc., Buzz Pare' ,FL VCR Mark Bishop Mutation peach faced (3 pair) c. Rugge AFA rafflefund Bronze Wing Aviaries, CA Gycrson's Baby Parrots 35 mm camera Tom & Sharon Kochen Sheryl Pedersen AFA rafflefund Maurice Hinton Fine bird print. signed, numbered, Karen Feltz Blue Ribbon Pet Farm. FL "Birds ofaFeather" Medi-Mist air compressor with nebulizer Sabra N. Ewing Thomas and Sharon Kochen,NC Thermocare, NV Four 25-lb. bags Topper Bird Ranch Diet Birgit Ankone breeding unit... Lee Phillips Topper BirdRanch, CA L & J Egyes Corners Limited, MI Maribeth Addleman Nanday , surgically sexed pair Sam Mancuso Henley R. Roberts Coleman Aviaries, FL Video VHS, Gouldian Finches Don & Diane Morris Conures, pair ofhandfed surgically sexed ...... Deborah Su1livan Bicheno Video, Henry Hofmann. CA Tomlreland,FL Video VHS, Australian Finches Edith Warrener 25 calendars featuring baby birds * Bicheno Video, Henry Hofmann, CA Aves International, Gail Worth, CA Two bird toys Spaulding Six I-lb. Or-Lac avian powder Tina Cesa Sharon's Toys, VA Or-Lac Pet Products, WA One week condo on Waikiki, HI B & D Greenberg Twelve 36-gram Or-Lac avian powder ...... Peter S. Moran, D.o. Slocum Main Properties, HI Or-Lac Pet Products, WA Pirate/parrot tee-shirt * 1\velve 80-gram Or-Lac avian powder .E.P. McCabe The 14 Karat Parrot, FL Or-Lac Pet Products. WA African grey tee-shirt * Fine art original portrait, framed ...... Karen Feltz The 14 Karat Parrot, FL Denise Cabral, MA Cockatiel tee-shirt * Book, "Parrots, Their Care and Breeding," Ken Dodge The 14 Karat Parrot, FL by R. Low, Exchange, MD Yellow nape tee-shirt * candler (10" Probe Lite) A1bert Ortiz The 14 Karat Parrot. FL Medical Diagnostic Service Inc., FL Yellow nape tee-shirt * Twelve (four each ofthree varieties) NylaBird .....Charles Reaves The 14 Karat Parrot, FL Nylabird Products, NJ Illya Chee One case (2 lbs.) hand feed (20 bags per case) * George Hendricks TomRoudybush. CA Macaw wall plaque .1 & D Bird Farm One case (Sibs.) handfeed (8 bags per case) * A-I AviarylJoseandMarenAleman,FL Tom Roudybush, CA Two bird rubber stamps Roger O'Connell 50-lb. bag pellets * A-I Aviary 1J0se andMaren Aleman, FL Tom Roudybush. CA Six 25-lb. fortified or Total Diet pellets * 50-lb. bag crumbles * Kellogg Inc., Seed and Supplies, WI Tom Roudybush, CA 50 lbs. Quinn's CritterLitter .1ack Voerkel Handbag, bird design Diane Ralston Frey Ltd. I Dignan Enterprises, FL Texstyles, Catherine ~ntura, FL Book, "Parrots ofthe World" Grace Popec 251bs. Vita-Vittle parrot feed Robert Phillips Exotic Bird Club ofFlorida. FL LIM Animal Farms. OH 50 lbs. Kaytee Forti-Diet parrot food .Robert D. Steinberg 251bs. Vita-Vittle cockatiel feed Liz Andreoli It' sFor The Birds. Raymond M. Gera, FL LIM Animal Farms. OH American Cage Bird Magazine, Fran Coomer Science Diet, 3 varieties Ellen Paulik two I-year subscriptions, C.P.N. Hill' sPet Products. KS Susan Zagurski Arthur Freud. ACBM. NY Dona & John Olsen Indian hill mynah bird Mr. & Mrs. A.1. Veschio Java finches, pair, plus cage Robert D. Smith AFA rafflefund Cal St. Clair,FL Indian hill mynah bird .1erry Jennings Bird breeding cage Bob McMorris AFA rafflefund Cal St. Clair,FL Goffin's cockatoo (female) .1udy Best 10 lbs. Breeders Best soft food mix .1ose Esteban Case AFA rafflefund The Egg Farm, FL 40 OctoberINovember 1988 I Prize Item (Donor in italic) Winner Prize Item (Donor in italic) Winner 3 memberships to S.P.RE Dianne De Chambeau Black Hoei cage Rose Turner Society ofParrot Breeders Craig Snodgrass Karen Feltz andExhibitors.MA Lynn Deuschle Book, "AComplete Guide to Parrots" ...... E.P. McCabe Chattering lories Douglas Wagner LaurellaDesborough Thelma Scott. CA Yellow red rump parakeets, pair Virgil & MaryJo Thomas 4 2-l/2-lbs. ofLocy Luncheon 10 Daniels Heidi & Joe Gallagher John and Mary Vanderhoof,CA Jan Delaney Talking parrot Ray Gera Claire LaMere Rad Rita' s Toy Sandra Woosnam Six pair ofcockatiels G. Schader Lutino peach faced lovebirds, pair Barry Wold Thelma Scott AlandJane Howard. CA Cage B & D Greenberg Princess ofWales L. Sohn Pearl & Mort Skoll Lona Schmalz. CA Two Nekton-S John McLean Bird toys RobertJohnson Ed Wineberg Flight ofFancy Aviary Pet Play. MI 1988 domestic Indian ringneck Don Boltzen Barnard's parakeet, male Lee Hughey DavidLongstaff, Lu-Chow Aviaries DavidDrumm.MI Seven 25-lb. bags seed (assorted), * Book, "Birds and Their Frances Wojtaniec One 50-lb. Forti-Diet Cockatiel Latin Names Explained", The Cart. CA Kaytee Products $500 gift certificate Roberta M. Nolan Four prints laminated on wood Albert Pantin Custom Parrot Network. NJ Rolfe. Hagen Co. Paula Rosser Male sun conure Deborah Sullivan Birgit Ankone Norshore /Bill Wi/son. IL E.L.George Umbrella cockatoos, pair Shirley Thompson Two license plates (birds) Toni Adams Erect Easy Wire. CA TJ. Autograpmcs Bill Smith Set of "Know Your Birds,; series cassettes Durell 1. Wilson Six rubber stamps * Chris Davis. CA Wild Things $25 gift certificate .Lyn Olson Pyramid Birds. CA Bird lithograph by Moscowitz .Elaine Banzi Cash Donors Kathy Lyon, CA $25 Patricia McMullan, CA Four 5-lb. pkgs. ofcuttlebone Kathleen Harring $50 Elaine Spear, FL Dick and Maurine Schroeder. CA Albert Ortiz $50 Mardel Laboratories. Inc. Judy Beckley $100 Jim Coffman. CA Larry E. Turner $100 DickDickinson. CA Credit of$1300 toward bird purchase * $100 Terry Veraldo,NJ Edenville Aviaries. Terry Veraldo $100 Birds and Friends, FL Assorted Blue bird toys Joan Holcomb $100 Barbara andDavis Koffron.AZ Wood Krafts Unlimited $100 Just Pipped Aviary. Dona and John Olsen,FL Lovebirds, pair * $100 Tom Marshall, VA Snead Island Aviaries. Louise Auger. Chuck Saffell $100 Janet and Gary Lilienthal. MA Cage Daniel Basson Pacific Cage Goffin's cockatoo, tame male Judith Russell Pat & Mary Dunn *List ofwinners availablefrom raffle chairman DickDickinson AvianPediatrics Seminar Sunday, March 12,1989 LongBeach. Califomia- on the QueenMary Excitingand educationalspeakers 8:30 a.m. to EarlyRegistration: before February 1, 1989- 5 p.m. with a fonnallunch and program from 12 $75 perperson to 1:30 p.m.. followed by a cocktail / hors Late Registration: after February 1, 1989- d'oeuvres partyfrom 5 to 7 p.m. $90 perperson Featuring: renowned aviculturists and avianvet- Make checks payable to: erinarians addressing subjects covering psitta- AFA- LongBeach PediatricsSeminar cines. finches. softbills - breeding. incubation Send reservations and checksto: (artif1cal and natural). handfeeding. weaning. dis- JerryJennings. P.O. Box 6393. eases ofthe nursery (prevention and care). Woodland Hills. CA 91365 / (818) 884-5476 AFA members receive a $10 discount (any current membershipprior to March 1989)

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