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Complete contents for all issues of "The Quaker's Nest" since going live online in July of 1996. Alternate index has articles listed by topic for your convenience.
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Quaker Mutilation Syndrome
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By Theresa Jordan
An in-depth look at plucking and mutilation in quakers. This article is divided into 2 parts, covering both medical and non-medical possible causes along with current and potential treatments for both.
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Bonding: Myths and Realities
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By Heike Ewing & Theresa Jordan
Bonding is an important process in your companion bird's development. This article explores some of the common myths surrounding the bonding process, as well as some of the signs of "overbonding". Also covers general ideas on correcting and/or dealing with this behavior.
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The Importance of Light
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By Theresa Jordan
Do you realize that your bird needs sunlight to stay healthy, both physically and psychologically? In language that the layman can understand, this short article explains the benefits of sunlight and how it affects your birds well-being.
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Sunshine. . . . . My First Quaker
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By Barbara Vickerman
A member of the Quaker parakeet mailing list shares her delightful yet bittersweet story of her first quaker, Sunshine.
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