In This Issue: Beak Bytes Volume 1, Issue 1, Dec 2007 1. News & Announcements 5. Tip Of The Day 2. Upcoming Classes & Events 6. Bird Calls 3. Volunteer Spotlight 7. Ask The Expert 4. Bird Of The Month 8. Bird Recipe Companion Parrot Rescue

News & Announcements
A Mickaboo Volunteer in the making: The photo to the left is of Adhiraj, a second grader in the South Bay. His school had a yearly themed contest and this year the contest was "How I Can Make a Difference." Adhiraj decided to make a poster depicting the Mickaboo slogan "Don't breed, don't buy... adopt a rescued bird!". Great work Adhiraj! More Details Mickaboo Annual Christmas Party More Bird Classes Upcoming Classes & Events More Details
Upcoming Classes & Events More Details

Volunteer Spotlight
It is with very mixed emotions that we announce that Dr. Bridgett Ferguson, an avian certified veterinarian, who has been working with Mickaboo for over 10 years has left Holly Street Pet Hospital to pursue a wonderful opportunity in Washington with Avian Exotics in Wallhoo,WA.    More Details Dr Ferguson
Tip Of The Day: Never punish your bird by using negative reinforcement. Bird Recipe (Recipes for your bird) Curried Sweet Potatoes Garnet yams cut into strips wedges or squares Purple kale minced (or any leafy green, except chard) Any whole grain Raisins Soak grain overnight to germinate. Fill heavy pot with enough veggie broth to cover drained grains. Add a dash of curry and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, turn off heat,  cover and let sit. Simmer sweet potatoes and raisins in broth until the potatoes are tender. Place sweet potatoes, wheat and raisins into bowl and sprinkle with finely minced kale. Serve warm. By Bonnie Jay & Anne Eilers of StarBird Parrot Products Pepe

Bird Of The Month
Tip Of The Day: Never punish your bird by using negative reinforcement. My wife and I adopted Pepe, the 51 year old blind Military Macaw, on July 27, 2007 from Mickaboo. Prior to Pepe being rescued by Mickaboo, Pepe had led a less than ideal parrot life. Pepe had been blind for ~20 years; he had lived in a very small cage with a blanket over it, and he had been fed a mostly peanut diet. Ken and Diana Sena rescued Pepe... More Details Thanks to all of the supporters of Mickaboo, our summer fundraiser was a wonderful success, bringing in nearly $9,400.   Although we received another $55,000 in donations and adoption fees thus far in 2007, our corresponding vet bills of $82,000 means that we continue to run at a deficit.  Bird Calls More Details Question:  During the holiday season what are some of the main sources of hazards to our avian companions and how can we eliminate or minimize these hazards? Ask The Expert More Details Bird Recipe (Recipes for your bird) Curried Sweet Potatoes Garnet yams cut into strips wedges or squares Purple kale minced (or any leafy green, except chard) Any whole grain Raisins Soak grain overnight to germinate. Fill heavy pot with enough veggie broth to cover drained grains. Add a dash of curry and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, turn off heat,  cover and let sit. Simmer sweet potatoes and raisins in broth until the potatoes are tender. Place sweet potatoes, wheat and raisins into bowl and sprinkle with finely minced kale. Serve warm. By Bonnie Jay & Anne Eilers of StarBird Parrot Products
Tip Of The Day: Never punish your bird by using negative reinforcement. Bird Recipe (Recipes for your bird) Curried Sweet Potatoes

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