Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Bird Clubs - Great Places and Great People
I would like to discuss, in this article, the importance of 'bird clubs' and why it is a good idea to join your local club.
There are many aspects to bird clubs: they provide several resources to the avian community, through education, breeding, research, shows, and aviculture in general.
Education:
Most bird clubs, over the course of the year, put on educational events similar to ours.
The purpose is to bring awareness of the joys of parrot ownership and give people the opportunity to see, first hand, how wonderful avian companionship can be. They can meet parrots and possibly hold them, ask questions and take pictures!
It also informs the community, and parrot owners, that there is a club that can offer other owners help, guidance and support for them.
Meetings:
Typically there are monthly meetings which bring in new and unique guest speakers on a range of avian related topics. It may involve breeding, pet ownership, behaviour help, what's new in the avian world and a host of other topics. It is also a wonderful social time to meet others of 'like mind' who are often more than willing to answer questions, give advice, socialize your parrot or allow you to brag about your wonderful avian companion!
It is a wonderful social evening with friends and usually there are raffles, snacks and a library of information to help everyone.
Breeding:
Although not my area of expertise, breeding is the main focal point for most bird clubs. It is a place for networking with other breeders, assisting in difficulties one may experience with some very knowledgeable help from some of the top professionals in the avian field. You may also find your next 'pet' through a club member. Some heavy discussions can be overheard on disease prevention, difficulties on breeding captive birds and almost any other topic related to breeding captive bred birds.
The Show:
The entire year is focused on this big event. This is the time when breeders and parrot owners alike can bring their best and show their birds in front of a panel of judges and their peers. Awards are given to the best in class. It is a wondrous time seeing birds that are rare and meeting some of the top in their field who are always willing to help and answer questions and possibly sell one of their prize winning birds!
All in all, it is a great place to meet new friends, gather information that you won't find in books! Socialize your bird and learn new things.
Join your local bird club today!
There are many aspects to bird clubs: they provide several resources to the avian community, through education, breeding, research, shows, and aviculture in general.
Education:
Most bird clubs, over the course of the year, put on educational events similar to ours.
The purpose is to bring awareness of the joys of parrot ownership and give people the opportunity to see, first hand, how wonderful avian companionship can be. They can meet parrots and possibly hold them, ask questions and take pictures!
It also informs the community, and parrot owners, that there is a club that can offer other owners help, guidance and support for them.
Meetings:
Typically there are monthly meetings which bring in new and unique guest speakers on a range of avian related topics. It may involve breeding, pet ownership, behaviour help, what's new in the avian world and a host of other topics. It is also a wonderful social time to meet others of 'like mind' who are often more than willing to answer questions, give advice, socialize your parrot or allow you to brag about your wonderful avian companion!
It is a wonderful social evening with friends and usually there are raffles, snacks and a library of information to help everyone.
Breeding:
Although not my area of expertise, breeding is the main focal point for most bird clubs. It is a place for networking with other breeders, assisting in difficulties one may experience with some very knowledgeable help from some of the top professionals in the avian field. You may also find your next 'pet' through a club member. Some heavy discussions can be overheard on disease prevention, difficulties on breeding captive birds and almost any other topic related to breeding captive bred birds.
The Show:
The entire year is focused on this big event. This is the time when breeders and parrot owners alike can bring their best and show their birds in front of a panel of judges and their peers. Awards are given to the best in class. It is a wondrous time seeing birds that are rare and meeting some of the top in their field who are always willing to help and answer questions and possibly sell one of their prize winning birds!
All in all, it is a great place to meet new friends, gather information that you won't find in books! Socialize your bird and learn new things.
Join your local bird club today!
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