Duck Love By its very nature, the phrase ‘duck love’ can have multiple meanings. So that we are all going in the right direction, this blog will refer to ducks ‘loving’ each other. Ducks as a family are highly successful. That is they can be found on every continent and major body of water. (Only…
Published in the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, Vol 25, No 2, June 2011 DVD Review Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume I. M.S. Echols and B.L. Speer, eds. DVD 2010. 88 minutes. Price: $24.95. Available at AvianStudios.com or 801-298-9093. Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume I is a DVD that was created by…
Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume II Scott Echols, DVM, DAPVP, Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP, DECZM Reviewed by: Oreta M. Samples 4 Stars out of 5. This is the second of a series of videos on companion birds that is currently being created. It is broken down into three sections that include: The History of…
While in Phoenix, Arizona right smack in the heat of July of 2011, I lectured at the Arizona Seed Crackers Society meeting. I am always honored to be able to talk with club members about birds. My only hope is that I can add something to their understanding of birds. With a room full of…
I think anyone considering a pet bird needs to watch this video series. I work with a parrot rescue and know too many people that jump into bird keeping without the proper knowledge. I only wish I could have had all this information in one place before I brought home my first feathered friend. One…
Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume II Dr. M. Scott Echols & Dr. Brian L. Speer Avian Studios Released May 2011 Duration: 40 minutes DVD Reviewed by Shane Hancock Vice President ‐ Parrot Society of Australia Inc. Following on from the success of their first volume in this series, Dr. Scott Echols and Dr. Brian…
Yesterday, I vasectomized a peacock. The procedure itself was straightforward, but it was all of the discussion that followed that prompted me to write. In fact, a lot of the comments and questions were ones that I had heard before. So I thought I would take advantage of the time to discuss bird castration and…
I’ve gotten to know a few people in the field of aviculture over the years. Dr. Scott Echols is one of them. He’s an avian veterinarian and his bio reads like he’s been practicing since he was about eight years old because he looks about eighteen. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Layle,…
Expert Companion Bird Care Series, Volume 1 Producer: M. Scott Echols, Diplomate ABVP and Brian L. Speer, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, ECZM Reviewed by: Dr. Oreta M. Samples, DHSc, MPH, LVT Veterinary Support Personnel Network Veterinary educators are constantly on the lookout for audio-visual aides that will enhance the lessons that they promote throughout their curriculums….
What a fun little ride this second installment of the Expert Companion Bird Series is! I really enjoyed it. It is entertaining and informative, beautifully edited and inspiring. This may not be a long DVD, but it sure is chocked full of great stuff for everyone from a first time bird owner to a long…