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Now that Bird Talk magazine is closed, it probably makes little difference, but this story is interesting in that the note sent out talked about the “sudden” closure of the magazine. Apparently Bow Tie Publications, inc., knew well before the announcement that they were closing ( Read more... )

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I thought long and hard before speaking up about this topic, because I know a lot of people in the reptile hobby. And for most beginners in the hobby, Reptiles Magazine is the magazine to get. However, a couple of articles in past issues really made me think about my reptile hobby ( Read more... )

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I knew something about my little  bird’s beak didn’t look right. Not bad, but definitely didn’t come together as it should. He was looking a bit rough in the feathers, too. Well, when it came time for my big bird’s grooming appointment, I made one for the little guy, too. And I’ ( Read more... )

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This past weekend was the local reptile society meeting, and it was “show and tell”. So, I took my handi-capable bearded dragon Artemis. She’s missing part of her back leg and half of her tail from a cage-mate nip as a baby, but she still is as active and as personable as any ( Read more... )

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I love my parrotlet and my pionus; please don’t misunderstand me. They are my little feathered lights who fill every day with joy (and exuberance.) But I’ve always thought if I didn’t work the night shift, I’d love to have a breeding pair of spectacled parrotlets. I miss my ( Read more... )

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I’ve been reading the book Cat Wrangling Made Easy, as it was recommended by a friend of mine who also has a multi-cat home. Since bringing our latest addition home in September, I’ve noticed the integration isn’t quite as smooth as it’s been in times past. No spraying or ( Read more... )