Medical Resources
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Parrot Emergency First Aid (group on Facebook - great to be part of for those unexpected emergencies until you can get to a vet)
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Association of Avian Veterinarians: https://www.aav.org/page/birdowners (lots of informative resources, including a database where you can find an avian veterinarian in your area)
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My Personal Go-To Veterinarians:​
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Dr. Bennett and Dr. Gardhouse at Evolution Veterinary Specialists (24-hour emergency care available at this clinic)
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Podcasts
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The Parrot Podcast with Sandra (very informative!)
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Voice of the Parrot with Shasta Ray (Colorado local!)
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https://www.voiceoftheparrot.show/ (includes links to multiple podcast services)​
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Books (available on Amazon and likely at your library)
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Alex and Me, by Irene Pepperberg (I'm not crying, you're crying)
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The Alex Studies: Cognitive and Communicative Abilities of Grey Parrots, by Irene Pepperberg
Training and / or Fun-to-Follow Videos
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Pint-Sized Parrots: @pintsizedparrots on instagram
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My Reading Pets: https://www.facebook.com/myreadingpets/
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ElleAndTheBirds: https://www.youtube.com/@ElleAndTheBirds
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Apollo and Frens: https://www.youtube.com/@ApolloandFrens
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Enzo and Hufflepuff: https://www.youtube.com/@enzoandhufflepuff (WARNING: Potential for cuteness overload)​​
Other Great Sources of Information
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The Gabriel Foundation (TGF) - Beyond Bird Basics (The questionnaire after the videos is for those who may want to adopt from TGF. The "Resources" tab has another big list of resources!): https://thegabrielfoundation.org/bbb-class/
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World Parrot Trust: https://parrots.org/
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IAABC Foundation Journal, Parrot Category: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/category/parrot/​
Parrot Toys
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Toy parts (seagrass, natural wood, coconut, leather string, and so much more!) and premade toys: makeyourownbirdtoys.com (Colorado local!)
Parrot Food
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Tops pellets (also available on Amazon): topsparrotfood.com​
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Nuts.com (for raw nuts in bulk): nuts.com
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Bird Street Bistro (to mix with fresh veggies, also available on Amazon): https://www.birdstreetbistro.com/​
Adoptions and Rehomes in Colorado
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The Gabriel Foundation - no breeding - true rescue and adoption only - (Elizabeth, CO): https://thegabrielfoundation.org/ ​​
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Fins and Feathers (Colorado Springs, CO): https://www.finsandfeathers719.com/
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Avalon Aviaries (Loveland, CO): http://avalonaviary.com/
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Exotic Birds of Denver (Denver, CO): https://g.co/kgs/vQ7umhg
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Mile High Parrot Supply (Strasburg, CO): https://mile-high-parrot-supply-llc.myshopify.com/collections/available-adults