Companion Parrot Quarterly
Parrot Chronicles
Good Bird, Inc.Barbara Heidenreich's books and newsletters are a great source on parrot behavior information

Other bird rescue organizations

The Bird Placement Program in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area
Companion Parrot Connection of Californiain Folsom, CA
For The Love Of Parrots Refuge Societyin Coombs, British Columbia, Canada
Foster Parrots Ltd.in Rockland, MA
The Gabriel Foundationin Denver, CO
Garuda Aviaryin Poolesville MD
GreyHaven Exotic Bird Sanctuaryin Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Indonesian Parrot Project - Project Bird Watchin Amagansett, NY
The Lily Sanctuary in Fountain Valley, CA
Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Servicesin Stillwater, MN
Mollywoodin Bellingham, WA
National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation in Humble, TX
The Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Ltd.in Phoenix, AZ
Parrot Education and Adoption Centerin San Diego, CA with branches in Anchorage, Alaska and Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parrot Outreach Club (POC)in Davis, CA
Parrots Firstin Los Angeles, CA
Phoenix Landing in Asheville, NC and Arlington, VA
The Priceless Parrot PreserveRidge, NY
Project Perry, Inc. - The Central Virginia Parrot Sanctuary in Louisa, VA
Tucson Avian Rescue and Adoption Foundationin Tucson, Arizona
Virtual Pet Adoptionsonline in the San Francisco Bay Area

Healthy food

Below is a description of some of the top quality pellets and other bird food available.  The process used to make the pellets varies.  Some use the compressed method and some use the expanded method to make the pellets.  A few do not contain any of some or any of the following ingredients:

• soy
• peanuts
• wheat
• spirulina 

You can order these pellets from the websites listed below.  Most of these pellets are also available from The Bird Safe Store.  If you navigate to the Birdsafe Store site, as described below, then Mickaboo will receive a portion of your sale as a donation from the Birdsafe Store:
In order for Mickabo to receive a donation, you must copy/paste this link into a new window:  http://www.birdsafestore.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=47

Thank YOU!

Pellets

Foundation Formula pellets are 100% Certified Organic, compressed pellets. They come in two kinds

• Original Mix that contains no soy or spirulina
• Spicers Blend that contains no peanuts, soy, or spirulina

Harrison's Bird Food (HBD) makes USDA organic, high-quality compressed pellets.

Lafeber makes high-quality, compressed premium pellets.

Totally Organic Pellets (TOP) sells companion parrot food made with all organic ingredients. These pellets are compressed and contain no soy, no peanuts, no wheat, and no spirulina.

ZuPreem makes high-quality, expanded, premium pellets.

Non-Pellet Bird Food

BirDelicious! Poicephalus is a 100% human-grade, organic bird food mix that contains no corn, no wheat, no soy, no peanuts. Among the places you can buy it is The Squawk Store.

Cages and toys

Avian Adventures sells cages of all sizes that you can assemble in minutes, with NO NUTS AND BOLTS! Stainless steel available.
Avian Mechanics will help your parrots explore their natural mechanical ability.
Birds Just Wanna Have Fun because, well, birds just wanna have fun.
Birdsafe Store sells all sorts of toys, foods and other items related to sharing your life with avians.  In order to ensure proper credit do NOT click on the link below.  Please copy/paste this link into a new window and enjoy shopping!!  http://www.birdsafestore.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=47; Use this link every time you order and Mickaboo will receive a portion of your sale as a donation from the Birdsafe Store! 
BirdToyNutZ makes quality, affordable, hand made parrot toys.
Birdy Booty makes toys specific to your bird's needs and preferences.
California Cage Company has attractive-looking, high-quality cages.
Chewzy Beaks offers a variety of hand made parrot toys.
Clay Pony makes custom pottery using feathers from your bird.
Choppers Toys offers discounts on toys and parts to rescues.
Drs. Foster and Smith sell all sorts of bird supplies.
Feather Fantasysells a wide variety of bird supplies.
For Other Living Things sells earth friendly products for you and your birds.
Grey feather toys sells stainless steel toy parts and toys.
J.C. Hobbitatssells hand-made manzanita bird products from Northern California
King's Cages makes large, powder-coated cages with small bar spacing.  A hard-to-find item!

The Perch Storegives Mickaboo foster parents a discount and donates a portion of their sales to Mickaboo
Talon Treasuresdonates a portion of their sales to Mickaboo when you access their site through the aforementioned link.
TNT Toys are created by bird lovers who know what parrots want.

Medical Reference

Association of Avian Veterinarians
E-Vet.com

Miscellaneous websites

Air Animal: Your Pet's Best Friend When Moving
Avian Network
Gamble Garden
National Center for Import and Export (NCIE) veterinary services
The North American Cockatiel Society
Parrot Love International
Powder Coating Job Shops

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