About Us

My love of birds started when I was five years old.  I had won a parakeet at a fair while attending day camp. We were unable to keep it due to my father's asthma and allergies.  Thankfully my dear Aunt kept him for many years and gave him a loving home.

While in graduate school I had two female parakeets, Max & Sam, that I adored. When I settled down and had a child, my father gave me my first cockatiel. We had Toby for many years.  We got Jessie about the same time and then we took in two pre-owned tiels needing a good home.

We got the "boys" Harry and Hedwig a few years ago.  Breeding and a home filled with birds soon followed.  We have been enjoying sharing our love of birds with others.  I can't believe all the wonderful people we have met as a result of our tiels. 

We have also taken in a few different types of birds that have been passed along/abused/neglected.  This has been a very rewarding aspect of our commitment to birds.  We have used this experience to better socialize, wean, and provide  an excellent diet - so that our birds do not end up like some we have taken in.  We have also tried to support others who have difficulties with their "pre-owned" tiels.  

We have also gotten involved in helping  others who have lost or found a pet bird.  We are attempting to establish a network that can assist those who have lost birds locate those who have found them - particularly in Maine.

As a family, we have been very committed to our volunteer work (feathered and nonfeathered).  This is just one more way we can help others - especially pet birds and their human companions enjoy a better life together.

Hugs to all,

Ellen

Updated 8/12/04

 

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