AboutRev. Dr. S.August Abbott Expertise Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides.
Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition
I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care.
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Experience Certified Avian Specialist.
For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.
Organizations 4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more
Publications Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.
Education/Credentials Doctorate, Ordained Minister
Ray wrote at 2007-11-15 20:09:53
I have 2 blue and golds ages 15 and 18. Both are female. My 15 yr. old (Moe/Maurene) has a cronic nasil alergy condition going on as well and awhile back my vet instructed me to use 1 ML of a mixture of 6 MLS flaxseed or safflower oil to 24 MLS corn oil once a day in a food that they will eat all of. moe prefers it in her peanut butter. This has proven to be very effective in controlling her alergies that use to be a very annoying almost constant sound not to mention how you worry about her breathing. Ask your Vet about this. I don't want to assume that your bird has the same kind of condition but it has worked very well for our Moe that we give it to buddy Leigh as well. Hope this helps!
