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…

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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…

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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….

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