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Bird of the Month
by Jessika
What species is your bird: Goffins Cockatoo
What gender: Well, I haven't gotten him DNA'd but we "think" he's a male
How old is he: Approximately 2 years old
When did you get him: A year ago in October
In one word, describe his personality: CRAZY!
What kind of toys does he like: He likes anything that he can chew up and has some sort of noise maker on it.
What's his favorite food: Pellets, he's not really big on fruits and vegtables but we're working on that.
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Member of the Month
by Jessica
Name: Vince but everyone calls me Bones
Name a word that best describes you: LOUD!
What are some things XO members don't know about you: My first job was working with my family as a magician.
What are some of your hobbys: Tinkering with electronics.
Favorite book: Anything from Steven King
What are some of your pet peeves: Poeple who don't use turn signals.
Do you have other pets: Foxy 11yo Pomeranian, 5 Degus and a 50 gal Cichlid fish tank
How does your family member react to the birds: My wife has her favorite, Petey the Budgie. My Sennie Jolly doesn't like anyone but me. My son is currently taking care of all our birds after a flood last week.
How many birds do you have and what are they: Jolly Roger-Senegal, Petey-Budgie, Laverne & Shirley-Cockatiels
What was your first bird and what made you decide to get it: My first bird was a crow I raised as a boy. I never looked at bird the same way after that.
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Hot Buy
by Jessika
This hot buy comes from Calypso Parrot and it is the CUTEST little spoon-rest with a scarlet macaw on it. Priced reasonably at $6.99, I recommend checking it out!
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XO Parrots Award
by Liz
This months XO Parrots Award goes to Ellen Parrots. This website was handpicked by the Administrator, a direct quote about the site can be found below.
"Wonderful website, full of tips, breeding, stories, and so much more. Make it a point to visit this site!"-Liz
Check out this awesome website!
XO Parrots Book Club
by Liz
Parrot by Paul Carter
From the Publisher
One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak--a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous studies that have treated parrots as simply a curious oddity, Paul Carter offers here in Parrot a thoughtful yet spirited consideration of the natural and cultural history of parrots, discussing parrot portraiture, the role and significance of parrots' mimicry in human culture, and parrot conservation, as well the parrot's role in literature, folklore and mythology, film, and television worldwide.
Parrot takes three different approaches to the squawker: the first section, "Parrotics," examines the historical, cultural, and scientific classification of parrots; "Parroternalia," the second part, looks at the association of parrots with the different languages, ages, tastes, and dreams of society; and, finally, "Parrotology" investigates what the mimicry of parrots reveals about our own systems of communication. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, this volume takes readers beyond pirates and "Polly wants a cracker" to a new kind of animal history, one conscious of the critical and ironic mirror parrots hold up to human society.
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Recipe Highlight
by Isaac Miller
Yummy Taco Salad posted by Bari.
This week we find ourselves tantalized by an old standby contributer to our recipe forums, bari. She has brought us a wonderful easy to make salad that would also in my opinion taste great as a Haystack too. But make it the way you see fit, either way your taste buds are in for a treat.
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Arcade Overview
by Meghanxx4
For those who have yet to visit the arcade, the arcade is a great place to have some fun. You don’t even have to be great at games just have fun. The Arcade includes a selection of over 180 games, and daily tournaments. Here are just a few games chosen from the arcade.
This week’s games include: Camera Killer, Cat Vacuum and Clowns.
Camera Killer:
Camera Killer is a fun and easy game to play and great for everyone. Here’s how you play. You are on a busy freeway, with cameras on either side of the road. Your job is to hit as many as you, without being flashed by then. Of course there are also others which you have to avoid as well. The up key is accelerate, the down key is the brake, and the left and right keys are to move from left and right. The more camera’s you hit, the higher score you get.
Cat Vacuum:
Cat Vacuum, some may find it sad others may find it comical. In Cat Vacuum, there are various cats falling, and walking off the sides, while you have a parachute/trampoline, which you can move from side to side to catch these cats. There are also two vacuums on either side, of which you have to try and catch these cats and bounce them so they hit the vacuum, and get sucked into the tube. It really is a fun game. And of course the more cats that get sucked in to the vacuum, the higher score you get.
Clowns:
Clowns is a rather fun game. The object of the game is to get the balloons. Though, it’s not as easy as it sounds. There are two clowns, which have to bounce back and forth on a see - saw type thing. The more times they bounce in a row, the higher they will go. It’s still not that easy though, you have to make sure the clowns hit the see – saw at the right angle. Complete the levels, and get the highest score. Have fun.
That concludes this week’s Arcade Review!
Site Updates
by M2Jackie
Jackie has prepared a thread filled with our site updates. You can check it out here.
Rainbow Bridge Obituaries
by Shea
STARR THE BUNNY: My baby girl, you went through so much. Everybody who heard about your story couldn't help but love you. You were so special to me. Words can't begin to describe how much you meant to me, and how completely shattered my heart is now that you're gone.RIP my special little Starr. I will never forget you.-Jessika
Bird Profile
by Liz
This month's Bird Profile is the Blue Fronted Amazon. Check out this month's Bird Profile here.
New Arrival's
by Jessika
Jan50- She woke up one morning and was surprised to find 3 baby Cockatiels in her Cockatiel cage.
Heatherbrown- After waiting a long time, Heather finally has 3 healthy Parrotlet babies.
TheBIRDLady- Tiffany bred her Budgies and now has an adorable clutch of babies.
The Parrot Patch- Misty has finally announced the arrival of a Lovebird baby. The baby is too cute and we can't wait to watch him/her grow.
Jstrait- Jen finally brought home her very first fid. Aya is a beautiful 4 month old Green Cheek Conure.
Elizabeth- Liz and Isaac brought home a gorgeous bunny that they named Starr. Starr is a rescue bunny.
Sweet_skies_aviary- Yvonne has several clutches of cute baby Cockatiels, we can't wait to see more pictures of them as they grow.
Short Story
by Shea
Read it here.
Private Group Overview
by Liz
Decision Makers- The DM's will be having an election soon! They will run for office on XO Parrots, it will be a fun election month for all, with campaigns, election threads, and more!
Awesome Month
by Hbsgarden
Isn't it cool that we have so many younger members on XO? They bring a neat perspective and excitement about things, and are always so eager to share and learn.We are pleased to have ALL of you here!
This awesome month, we would like to recognize Andres and Mauro (AnM & MnA), who have done a wonderful job of raising two little Budgies from egg to precious little birdies! The unique and beautiful way they found of sharing the lives of these little fids with us has kept us entertained for weeks and weeks, and their dedication to these babies has warmed our hearts! Even their names make us smile! Mewsik and Leeriks, how cute is that?! We have found it so refreshing that two young men of this age are so tender and passionate about these little, biddie birdies, and the Lexi & Emri Breeding Journal will forever be remembered and loved! We are very proud to have these special young men as part of the XO Family! -Heidy Clark
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XO Training Group
by Liz
"Like humans, puberty brings on a lot of different hormones and an attitude problem. As your bird matures into adulthood, he/she will be experiencing puberty. Some birds will take it better than others but there are some that will need a wake up call. Don't give your bird away or ignore your bird during these fits, instead treat your bird the same way as you always did. Keep your bird stimulated and happy and don't give up on him. He will eventually get over puberty and lead a normal and healthy life with you at his side."-Liz
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Health Talk
by PinkDagger
Shining Light on a Shady Issue
Shining Light on a Shady Issue
Sunlight isn't just there to light up our roads for driving, our sidewalks for walking, and our environment for safety. It really is a necessity to every living creature, and our companion parrots are no exception. To place into context, consider humans, which are positively animals: during the winter months when the earth is tilted and sunlight is limited to fewer hours in the day, many suffer from what is known as seasonal depression. Sunlight provides a vital vitamin, vitamin D, that releases a feel-good chemical in the brain called dopamine, which is why tanning beds are a more practical solution to chase those winter blues away for people.
I know, I know. What does this have to do with parrots? Parrots aren't humans. Of course not, but as a part of the animal family, our needs and their needs are paralleled as so. Replace our tanning beds with their full spectrum lighting, and you have a quick fix of summer days! (The only difference is tanning beds can cause negative effects, like skin problems and make people orange rather than tanned, whereas full spectrum lighting is as natural as it gets.) Scientific studies have proven that animals raised in artificial, non-full spectrum, light their entire lives result in inherently more aggressive animals as opposed to those provided with either natural sunlight or full spectrum lighting; the closest artificial lighting we have to sunlight.
Birds who are reduced to being caged in places like dark basements or corners totally away from light for long periods of time, or worse yet, their entire lives, are those more likely to become aggressive and develop neurotic or obsessive-compulsive behaviour such as self-mutilation, biting, or screaming. In addition to happiness and overall well being, many nutrients require sunlight to be absorbed into the systems of our feathered friends. For example, you may feed your birds all the kale to their hearts content (but not too much, or it will bind and be counteractive for calcium production!), but it will not be put to full use unless your bird has rounded health and has sunlight as an addition to use all that calcium. It is a common misconception that placing birds by windows will relieve this, but it will not. Sunlight means totally undiluted, since the vitamins part of the sunlight are filtered out by glass and other barriers we use indoors. However, never hold birds in hot, direct sunlight, especially for prolonged periods of time - this is something to be careful of. If you're hot, chances are they're hot and watch their body language to evaluate their comfort level in the area of light you've placed them in.
How can we avoid such terrible little situations, like wasting the nutrients we work so hard to put into our birds, and winding up with depressed little fids? Simple! On warm days, bring your birds outside, properly restrained by harness or cage, and on cooler days, consider investing in some full spectrum lighting to place near the cage or regular play area. Sunlight is one tool we take for granted in not using, but we ought to reconsider our priorities and provide our fids the easiest to obtain - and free, to boot - resource available! Avian vets recommend a minimum of twenty minutes a week in natural sunlight for our avian companions, so what are you waiting for? Get outside!
Hey Everyone,
It's September and it's finally Cockatiel month! Snag those two blinkies above and enjoy! Welcome to our two new moderators, Sharon (Star-24) and Bones (BillyBones); You will do a wonderful job. It's finally September, many of our younger members and a few of our mods start school again this month. Good luck guys, homework comes first of course, but make sure to come visit us asap, we'll definitely miss seeing you guys around as much as we have been.
Thank you to the newsletter team for doing a wonderful job as always, thank you to our members for being so loyal and supportive, and of course thank you to our mods! Our mods have been working their butts off trying to make this place great, and you've succeeded. XO Parrots has the BEST mods on the internet.
We've got some new features coming up, some possible new private groups are being discussed. So look out!
Liz
Administrator
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