August 2010 - Mickacoo - mickaboo.org

My Aviary is done!
by C Dickinson 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Share this album with anyone by sending them this public link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=230904&id=640866498&l=d05d1a9c26_____… Cheryl A Reiki Master - www.cheryldickinson.com A MickaCoo Volunteer - www.MickaCoo.org A King Pigeon Rescuer - http://cheryldickinson.com/kings.htm

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Some pix from the 8/12 SF Animal Control & Welfare Meeting
by Elizabeth Young 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

-- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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A quote that really touched me
by Elizabeth Y 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

Hello- I was at the SF Animal Control & Welfare Commission tonight (as were Cheryl D and Barna and several Mickaboo volunteers among others) and guinea pig rescuer Teresa Murphy made a presentation that included a quote that I've seen before but not in its entirety. It is from Mahatma Ghandi and the part that was both new to me as well as especially moving said "The more helpless a creature is, the more it deserves protection from human cruelty." I have often wondered how I wound up being a pigeon rescuer and I think that is the answer. Elizabeth Y www.RescueReport.org

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FW: [Mickaboo Discuss] Adoption FAri Sacramento Region needs birds adn vols
by Elizabeth Y 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

This will be a very well organized and attended event- who's in? -----Original Message----- From: Francie Waller <francie.waller(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 8:14 AM To: discuss(a)mickaboo.org Cc: mrbillmc(a)sbcglobal.net Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Adoption FAri Sacramento Region needs birds adn vols Reminder for upcoming adopt fair- we need BIRDS and VOLUNTEERS :) Sunday August 29thTime: 11 - 4pm Location: Carmichael Regional Library 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 Please contact Bill, Karrie or Scott if you can help and/or bring your foster birds to the fair Thanks! mrbillmc(a)sbcglobal.net karrie.hathaway(a)gmail.com smship22(a)yahoo.com -- Francie Waller Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue Teacher, cockatoo coordinator & Sacramento area coordinator

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OT: and very cute One pound deer... Beautiful!
by Elizabeth Y 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

-----Original Message----- From: Jeannine Miesle <jmiesle(a)zoomtown.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 4:37 PM To: Jeannine Miesle <jmiesle(a)zoomtown.com> Subject: Fw: Enjoy! One pound deer... Beautiful! This is incredible. Enjoy! Jeannine One of those beautiful miracles given us each day and which are mostly lost. A brief moment that renews our spirit and gives joy to the heart. Kinda 'makes your day doesn't it ? This tiny deer was delivered by Caesarean section at a Wildlife hospital after a car killed his mother. Little Rupert, who is so small he can fit in an adult's hand, was born after vets failed in their battle to save his mother. At just 6" tall and weighing just over a pound, he is now in an incubator in the intensive care unit at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire. He has only recently opened his eyes. Les Stocker, founder of Tiggywinkles, said, "Rupert's mother had very severe injuries. We brought him out and got him breathing, and then he went into an incubator on oxygen. He is now being fed by a tube." Rupert in an incubator. Rupert pulls a striking pose for the camera. Staff members are optimistic that Rupert, now 5 days old, will make a full recovery. "Deer are very, very tricky, but this one has spirit. He's an extremely feisty, Little guy and quite pushy," Mr. Stocker said. Asleep: Rupert takes 40 winks. Hope you will share this one. = No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3066 - Release Date: 08/12/10 02:34:00

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Fwd: [Mickaboo Discuss] Mickaboo volunteer opportunity - San Jose Sharks, concession stand - last chance!
by Elizabeth Young 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pamela Lee <pambudgie(a)yahoo.com> Date: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Mickaboo volunteer opportunity - San Jose Sharks, concession stand - last chance! To: discuss(a)mickaboo.org Mickaboo has an opportunity to raise significant $$ by helping to staff the concession stands at the HP Pavilion when the Sharks are playing. We would need a group of at least 6 people who could commit for a large number of games throughout the upcoming season. The volunteers would need to take training (1 or 2 evening classes) and, at games, adhere to a dress code (as well as observe business rules of conduct to be discussed during training). Volunteers for this need not be "Mickaboo volunteers" per se - could be your significant other, your cousin, your friend at work, or other adult willing to help Mickaboo in this unique way. If you are interested in helping, please email me directly at pambudgie(a)yahoo.com<http://us.mc1106.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pambudgie@yahoo.com> . I need to tell the concession stand people by 8/11 whether Mickaboo is in or out, so your reply by 8/10 would be much appreciated. We need just 3-4 more volunteers... - Pam ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Funny parrot video OT: This was way too fun not to share.
by Elizabeth Young 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

8 ] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Priya Tuvell <ptuvell(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Slightly OT: This was way too fun not to share. To: General mickaboo discussion <discuss(a)mickaboo.org> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5bPJunuxnY&feature=youtube_gdata Enjoy! Priya Nikki, Baby, and foster Willow, budgies and tiel ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Fwd: [Mickaboo Discuss] Avian Lighting class in Sunnyvale 9/12 at 1:30 at FOLT
by Elizabeth Young 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

I HIGHLY recommend this class to anyone who has indoor birds! You don't have to be a Mickaboo adopter to attend. Share with your friends! Elizabeth ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Redon, Chloe <Chloe.Redon(a)windriver.com> Date: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:35 PM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Avian Lighting class in Sunnyvale 9/12 at 1:30 at FOLT To: General mickaboo discussion <discuss(a)mickaboo.org> This may not have gone through the first time. If you were on the original CC, you probably got it. Location: For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Date: Sunday September 12th Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm Please RSVP to me. We would like to have at least 8 people attend. Also, John is about to order some new fixtures and lights that he has not been able to get or find in time to have at the previous classes. We will contact all attendees from the previous classses once we get those fixtures and lights, to discuss some bulk orders and home visits to help you evaluate what you might want. The lights include the general full-spectrum tubes and the black lights for UV-A supplementation. They do not include the halogen spot lights. ========================================================= http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Advanced+Bird+Classes * Avian Lighting * Birds are the most visually-oriented of all vertebrates and have one of nature's most sophisticated visual systems. Their vision evolved under the sun - an environment far different from the modern human home. This class will cover how and what birds see, what birds use light for, and how to build an indoor lighting system that simulates the qualities of sunlight. Topics Include: * How and what birds see * What birds use light for * Why home lighting is inadequate * The role of UV in avian vision * Characteristics of the ideal avian light * Current options for avian lighting * Which bulbs to use and which to avoid There is no charge for this class. However, donations to Mickaboo are always welcome. At the class we will have some sample lights. Sunnyvale Class Location: For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Date: Sunday September 12th Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- Elizabeth Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Baby pigeon found
by Barna Mink 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Elizabeth and others, I just found a baby pigeon wandering around the the Daly City BART station. He can't yet fly (though he tries) but he can run pretty fast! It took me a while to capture him but I did and put him in my jacket pocket and biked home. I put him in my loft for now, and he went into hiding behind the nest boxes. Will he be fine in the loft, or should I place him in a box with heating mat? Can they eat on their own at this age/size already? Can I expect the other birds to be aggressive towards him? How long until he is able to fend for himself and can he be released then? Thanks, Barna

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Re: [MickaCoo] [Rescuesforparrots] Injured Dove
by couragee25＠gmail.com 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Yes. Leave him in the carrier. Mickaboo has a sister group now called mickacoo. They often care for them in carriers. Elizabeth is expert. But I am also including coo's email add in sender list. Liz's addy is adopt one. They will help a lot Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone, powered by CREDO Mobile. -----Original Message----- From: Kim Hannah <kjhna(a)att.net> Sender: Rescuesforparrots(a)yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 06:38:22 To: Rescues for Parrots<Rescuesforparrots(a)yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: Rescuesforparrots(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [Rescuesforparrots] Injured Dove One of my kitties was very bad yesterday afternoon and caught a Dove (they feed at my outside bird feeders). I got it and have it in a carrier with some sunflower seeds and water. To be honest I did not think he would make it though the night, but he has and seems alert this morning. The problem is, he lost ALOT of feathers, all of his tail feathers for sure, not sure about flight feathers. Now I don't know what to do. I may try and put him in a small cage so I can see if he will perch, but I don't want to stress him out. Any thoughts???

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