africangrey – Avian Studios

Development of Metabolic Bone Disease in Birds

africangrey — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:23:13 +0000

Metabolic bone disease (MBD), while prevalent, is not commonly reported in the pet parrot literature. MBD is broadly defined as a diseases of the bone due to many causes- rather vague! African greys have certainly received most of the attention (especially from the European community). Regardless, MBD can occur in any species (above and beyond...

Review Vol I: ‘The education it provides is certainly worth the recommended sales price.’

africangrey — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:29:35 +0000

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Sept 15, 2010 Vol 237, No 6 Reviewed by Kelly M. Phillips, MS, DVM Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume 1 is a video compilation of narrated pertinent topics relating to companion parrot ownership. Six board-certified avian veterinarians address subjects ranging from the identification of common parrots...

Captive Foraging ‘…I would certainly recommend it to all owners of companion parrots…’

africangrey — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:39:42 +0000

DVD: Captive Foraging by M. Scott Echols DVM A review by Greg Glendell We are often told, quite rightly, that parrots are not domesticated creatures like most other ‘pets’ and that they retain all their wild-type behavioural needs. Studies on birds have shown that they are highly motivated to search for foods and that this...

Captive Foraging ‘…this video should be part of all new bird owners libraries as well as a must “prescription” for feather pickers…’

africangrey — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:38:08 +0000

I purchased the Captive Foraging video at AAV and have watched it. I think it is excellently put together and both brief enough as to not overwhelm clients but also deep enough to provide useful tasks. Dr. Echols presents a few topics and then will summarize with written and verbal bullets. Everything is demonstrated with...

Captive Foraging ‘…I’m very excited at the potential of this video…’

africangrey — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:37:08 +0000

Easy to understand speech and language. Concepts presented in a logical sequence and easy to understand format. Good filming and foraging ideas for all levels of bird…very comprehensive. I liked the use of wild animals as examples. I think it makes it easier for people, especially skeptics and beginners, to believe the importance of foraging....

Captive Foraging ‘…This DVD is, simply stated, excellent!’

africangrey — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:01:09 +0000

Re: Captive Foraging – The Next Best Thing to Being Free This DVD is, simply stated, excellent! Dr Echols has presented what could be an overwhelming and intimidating subject in a simple, understandable and practical manner that both veterinarians and our clients can easily put into application for their birds. I hope to be able...

Review Vol I: ‘…One look says it all..’

africangrey — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:14:39 +0000

by Dr Reiko Soga

africangrey — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:54:07 +0000

Expert Companion Bird Series – Volume I Currently Available! “…information every parrot enthusiast should know…be sure to pick up this series.” – Barbara Heidenreich, Owner of Good Bird, Inc. Read More Reviews Buy Now | Become a Distributor Volume I – Chapters How to Identify Commonly Kept Parrot Species – Jeleen Briscoe, DVM, Dipl ABVP...

Review Vol. I: “…an excellent source of avian health and care information…”

africangrey — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:00:26 +0000

by Sheryl Robinson The Expert Companion Bird Care Series: Volume 1 is an excellent source of avian health and care information for both the novice and experienced bird owner. It covers nutrition, signs of illness, household dangers, appropriate housing, how to select an avian veterinarian and species identification for commonly kept parrots. The information is...

Review Vol. I: “…first thing [new bird owners] need to do is watch this DVD.”

africangrey — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:36:55 +0000

Great content and very well qualified presenters.