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Any Bird Owners?
Asked by N._. from Chicago
on August 24, 2006
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Hi,
I am thinking about adopting a bird (or 2) but I'm not sure what kind I want to get.
If you have ever owned a Parakeet, lovebird (pair) or cockatail and you te...
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- Hi from Manteno, IL I had birds many years ago, and I really enjoy the wild bird down here. (Last year we moved from Chgo to Manteno). We owned two (m & F) Zebra Finc...
- Hi Niki: I have owned cockatiels (have one now) and a Quaker over the years but I have also studied up on all sorts of pet birds. All birds are a lot of work, and...
- Hi Niki, We don't own a bird but we bought my mother-in-law a canary several years ago. It is a very pretty bird to look at, it's small, so it doesn't require a hu...
Experience with Pet Bird in Daycare?
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on August 23, 2010
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My toddler son attends an amazing Montessori school. I love the school. Love it. The social, intellectual, and physical growth I've seen my son achieve is exciting and...
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- In MN, at least for home childcare..ANY bird..even a little parakeet..has to have more vet testing and certification than a dog or cat does. I think its a clamidia (sp...
- I know that there can be pets but I do not know the boundries of what is allowed or not. Fish great, hamster/gerbil, maybe a hermet crab or turtle, or grow butterflies...
- i agree that they should have first consulted a vet before bringing the animal they caught into the classroom. after that though i cant imagine a bird is any filthier...
Three Syllable Girl's Name
Asked by J.B. from Las Vegas
on September 15, 2010
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I'm looking for a three syllable girl's name that honors my mother's Italian heritage, but is not too "exotic." I very much like the name Sophia, but it's also quite ...
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- Allegra- means cheerful, joyous Andria- means love, joy Venitia- means mercy Annetta- means favor, grace Bettina- means blessed Chiara- means clear, bright Letiz...
- Danica Its the fist name that came to my mind when I read the title of your post.
- Lucia is a lovely Italian girl's name. Oh! And Antoinette!
Getting a Macaw?
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on September 4, 2010
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We're considering taking in a blue and gold macaw from a friend who has a new job working out of town- hence the reason for needing to give it to someone who has the t...
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- I am a bird lover, but let me tell you, so many people I know got these types of birds and ended up getting rid of them because they are a LOT of work. They are nois...
- My mother has a blue & gold macaw (and an african grey parrot). Only take her in if you can commit to her for the long haul...meaning possibly for the rest of your li...
- An acquaintance of mine has a macaw and it bit her nephew's finger and broke it. She still has the bird, but kids can't get near it now. Please be very careful with yo...
Baby Robins
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on May 11, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
Okay not sure if anyone can help or not....
There is a Robin that had set up her nest in my backyard on my pergola. The babies hatched a few days ago. W...
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- I work at a nature center and we get these calls all the time. Leave the babies alone. The mother will visit the nest as she sees fit. She will stay away as much as po...
- Just observe. They don't really need your help. Robins are incredibly resilient and have their own way of doing things. You're lucky to get to see the process. Teach y...
- I'm sure the mom is around. If the mom isn't around, the dad can feed them too. As the babies get bigger they require more and more food, so the mom is probably out ga...
Cooking My First Thanksgiving
Asked by S.A. from Cheyenne
on October 15, 2009
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Hey there all you wise mamas!
So I am lucky because my hubby like to cook and ever since we were togather he has cooked every thanksgiving, but this year I want to gi...
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- I love Cooking Light and Cooks Illustrated for all the research they put into how and why to cook something. Use the internet!!! Find recipes that aren't overly co...
- You can do this S.!I was nervous to do this several years back, but now I am able to serve dinner by 1:oo and kitchen clean by 2:30 and we then relax. I definitely u...
- I always use oven cooking bags to cook my turkey in. It always turns out moist and delicious.
How Do I/you Learn to Say No?
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on January 8, 2008
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I am in such a quandary. I have recently inherited 2 animals that have been abandoned. I have rescued many others to the point that my animals take at least an hour ...
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- i'm not quite as busy as you are.....though i only have three kids, a needy husband, 3 dogs and 1 cat and a snake that my husband wanted so badly and now i take care o...
- If I were in your situation I would have a family meeting and declare that you've had enough! I would give your family a choice, they can pitch in with the animals or ...
- S., I followed your link from where you responded to Julie about stress/anxiety. You caught my attention with your mention of fibromyalgia. I also have fibro, am ...
Daughter Gets Many Compliments on Beauty but Not Other Daughter
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on October 19, 2011
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I am FULL of questions lately sorry!!! I dont have much family around other than a sister that doesnt want to talk to me and some other family that just isnt very help...
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- I've always read it is really important what you say around your children. Your daughter is 4 and IS picking up the compliments she is hearing from others. What is R...
- I have people tell me or my daughter how cute and whatever she is all the time as well. I don't think that she is any more or less cute than other kids and frankly I H...
- I feel so bad for your middle child...and if your oldest is four, I'm glad for that at least, because hopefully you can correct this. It sounds like your oldest child...
First Pets
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on September 27, 2010
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Hello,
"First pets" are several years away for my boys, but I was curious about other people's experiences from childhood or their own children with first pets. We...
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- I think it is good to have a family pet, and slowly give the kids responsibilities for it. Their first task may be to fill the water bowl everyday, then feed, then pi...
- We have had just about every pet imaginable! Everyone knows about cats and dogs, but we also had: Hamsters- Not all that lovable, escape artists, not really traina...
- We are big animal lovers here too. We currently have a dog, two cats and an iguana. I bought my son a fish when he was three (I took care of it, but he would feed it...
Good Vets near Draper
Asked by L.W. from Salt Lake City
on May 19, 2008
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I have had my cat longer than 2 of my children and he is very important to me. I need to find a vet that cares as much as i do...any Suggestions?
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- Hi L., I have been to MANY vets in the valley and the best one for us is Dr. Martin Orr at Creekside Animal Hospital ###-###-####. We have used him for dogs, cats, an...
- There are some good vets in the area. However, the best vet (in my humble opinion as an owner and lover of animals for all my life) is Dr. Jodi Way at Lone Peak Veteri...
- If you don't mind coming a little bit west, I have had great results at Stone Ridge. Their phone number is ###-###-#### and their address is 1381 W Stone Ridge Lane. ...
