The Parrot Society of Australia will hold their annual Parrots Convention in Brisbane, Australia June 29-July 1, 2012. Well known lecturers from around the world will discuss topics pertinent to aviculture and pet parrots. Dr Echols will cover topics on nutrition and enrichment. For more information, go to www.parrotsociety.org.au/parrots2012 or contact Stewart Williamson at nwparrot@tpg.com.au.
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Review Vol III:’…it’s a must see.’
DVD Review Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume III Avian Studios Dr. M. Scott Echols & Dr. Brian L. Speer Released: December 2011 Duration: 41 minutes Available from Parrot Supplies Australia Hot on the heels of Volume II, this next installment from Avian Studios continues to deliver Scott and Brian’s desire to provide [...]
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Review Vol III:’ Really liked the DVD…’
Chapter 1: Specialty Bird Pet Stores LOVED seeing Laurie and Brenna! : ) I like the shot of the toy wall, cages, view of a store layout… and especially like the reference to being connected to an Avian Veterinarian. Helpful that you mentioned the written health guarantee – Great! Nutrition protocol also got my attention. [...]
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Review Vol III:’…I highly recommend this DVD to any bird owner, new and experienced.’
REVIEW COMPANION BIRD CARE SERIES VOL III This is an excellent review on what to expect when purchasing your bird, from how to evaluate the store, common policies to expect, and some general pointers on the health of the bird. All bird owners should review the basic grooming procedures and consider DNA sexing of their [...]
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Discover the Oasis, Benson, AZ, May 12, 2012
On Saturday May 12, 2012, The Oasis Sanctuary will hold it annual open house called ‘Discover the Oasis’. Dr Echols will give the keynote presentation as a part of the day long event. For more details, please go to http://the-oasis.org.
Review Vol III:’…a must for the avian lover’s library.’
Review In a continuation of excellent advice on bird care from top-notch avian specialists, this third in the series of Expert Companion Bird Care delves into four important categories. The avian specialists provide critical information on what to look for when considering purchasing a bird, the pros and cons of a variety of grooming techniques, [...]
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Review Vol III:’…essential resource for anyone interested in purchasing or caring for their birds.’
Scott 1. I like the case holder for the DVD; nice photos, graphics and Table of content 2. I like the length of the DVD (duration). 3. Michelle Beckley does a nice job discussing specialty pet stores. She speaks clearly, perhaps just a little fast; probably ok for the basic information. I wanted her to [...]
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Review Vol III:’I wish there was a way to make pet store owners and employees watch this DVD …’
Hi Scott, Just watched the DVD with 3 senior students who are currently on a rotation with me. It made me miss the level of clients and merchandise available in the US. I would wholeheartedly recommend this DVD to anyone considering buying a companion bird (and the students really want someone to make one about [...]
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Review Vol III:’What I love most about these videos is that they really do feature experts.’
Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume III DVD Review By Barbara Heidenreich Good news. Avian veterinarian Dr. Scott Echols has released the third in his Expert Companion Bird Care series. What I love most about these videos is that they really do feature experts. Sadly the internet has made it possible for many self proclaimed [...]
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Review Vol III:’…upbeat and positive video which is as enjoyable as it is educational.’
Expert Companion Bird Care Series III Author: Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl. ABVP & Brian L Speer, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, ECZM Reviewed by: Oreta M. Samples, RVT, MPH, DHSc 4 stars out of 5 The third in an “expert” series, this video steps slightly away from a purely veterinary medical association with companion birds and [...]