Though each parrot is an individual, with their own idiosyncrasies and quirks that make them WHO they are, the different types also tend to have personality tendencies that shape WHAT they are.  For example, cockatoos will behave and interact differently than Amazon parrots.  Military macaws will behave differently than scarlet macaws.  Blue head Pionus parrots have a different temperment than blue head conures or blue crown Amazon parrots.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is presenting a class on, “PARROT PERSONALITIES” on Saturday May 19, 2012, at 11:30 AM.  This will be followed at 1:00 PM by a round table discussion, “LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PARROT’S PERSONALITY”, in which attendees will be encouraged to participate, discuss their birds, and ask questions.

This is one of the required classes to adopt a bird from, or foster a bird for, PEAC.

LOCATION:  Pleasant Hills Public Library…..302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh PA 15236…..412-655-2424 http://www.pleasanthillslibrary.org/     This is located several stop signs from the cloverleaf intersection of RT 51 S and Lebanon Church Road

ADMISSION:  The class is free to members of any of the affiliates of PEAC.  Admission is $10.00 to non-members.  Membership in PEAC is very inexpensive…why not join?    The discussion, at 1:00 PM, is free to everybody.  Please come and join us.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities needed, and coordination of, resources for our presentations.  This applies to both members and non-members.  Please pre-register if you are pretty sure that you will be attending.  It would sure help us out!  You can pre-register for the Parrot Personalities Class at this link: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=68 

MEMBERSHIP: Membership in PEAC is inexpensive.  A single membership is only $20.00 for a year.  A family membership is only $30.00 for a year.  A benefit of membership is free or discounted admission on a variety of bird related classes and events, throughout the year.  If you join PEAC at this class or discussion, your admission will be free. 

Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities.  Some of the adoptable birds in our adoption program will be there.  Will you? 

 Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US.  It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care.  The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code.  It is staffed entirely by volunteers.  Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle mileage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP FOR FREE EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF PEAC CLASSES AND EVENTS.  THIS CAN BE DONE ON THE HOMEPAGE.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center

Scott R. Reichert, Director

http://www.pitpeac.org

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COMING IN JUNE

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Class on Nutrition and Foraging with discussion of recipies following       Northland Public Library     more info TBA

The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC will be at Phipps Conservatory on Saturday May 5, 2012, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.  This is a great way to  do something different for Cinco De Mayo.  There are many kinds of parrots in Mexico and there will be some here, in Pittsburgh, as well as representatives of PEAC, who can let you find out about parrot keeping classes and adoption and fostering opportunities.

There is no additional cost, beyond normal admission to Phipps Conservatory, for this informal event.  If you are a member of Phipps Conservatory, this would be absolutely free. 

You can find out about the benefits of joining the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center, as well.  One of the benefits of this membership is either free or discounted admission to a variety of classes and other events about parrots and bird keeping, throughout the year.

 Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US.  It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to re-home parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care.  The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code.  It is staffed entirely by volunteers.  Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle mileage, may be tax deductible, depending on the specific circumstances.

THE PITTSBURGH AFFILIATE OF PARROT EDUCATION & ADOPTION CENTER

Scott R. Reichert, Director

http://www.pitpeac.org

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COMING SOON

Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 11:30 AM – “Parrot Personalities” Class with “Let’s Talk About Your Parrot’s Personality” roundtable discussion @ 1:00 PM     Pleasant Hills Library……more info TBA

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Class on Nutrition and Foraging with discussion of recipies following       Northland Public Library     more info TBA

Many people are vexed by their parrots biting, and simply do not know what to do about this aspect of parrot behavior.  Other people have no problems with this.  Maybe the second group knows something special!!!

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is presenting a class on, “RESOLVING BITING BEHAVIOR, USING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT” on Sunday April 29, 2012, at 1:30 PM, at The Norwin Public Library.

 This class will be taught by Scott Reichert, Director of the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC.  Mr. Reichert is  extensively experienced with the techniques he will be discussing and has taught this class numerous times in the past.  As he interacts with absolutely all of the birds that come into our adoption program, he is constantly using them with new birds, refining and improving, even more, his proficiency with this discipline.  We are lucky that he is available to share his knowledge and experience with us.  It is unusual to find someone who is constantly interacting to make friends, with such a variety of new birds, on the scale that Mr Reichert does.

This class is one of the required classes to adopt or foster a bird from the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center.

ASK AN AVIAN VET

For several decades, Dr. Robert Wagner, DVM has been among the foremost, go-to veterinarians with extensive expertise in avian issues, in the Western Pennsylvania area.  His vast experience with exotic animals has included time as a veterinarian at The Pittsburgh Zoo, National Aviary at Pittsburgh, assistant professor in two different medical departments at The University of Pittsburgh, and seeing patients at VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital, near Pittsburgh, PA.  We are thrilled to have him available to discuss avian medical issues and answer your questions at this event.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center is very proud to present an informal discussion with Dr. Wagner, “ASK AN AVIAN VET”, on Sunday April 29, 2012, at 3:00 PM, at The Norwin Public Library.  It is expected to conclude at approximately 4:00 PM.

FOR SAFETY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT BRING BIRDS TO OUR EVENTS

LOCATION: The Norwin Public Library , 100 Caruthurs Lane, Irwin, PA 15642   Click here for a Google map . 

ADMISSION: Both of these events are free to members of any of the affiliates of PEAC.  Admission for nonmembers is $10.00 for either or both of these events.  That is, if you come to one of the events it costs $10.00.  If you come to both of them, it still only costs $10.00, but you get more information value for your money.  If you wish to get even more value for your money, why not join the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC?

MEMBERSHIP: Membership in PEAC is inexpensive.  A single membership is only $20.00 for a year.  A family membership is only $30.00 for a year.  One of the benefits of membership is that you will receive free or discounted admission an a variety of bird related classes and events, throughout the year.  If you join PEAC at this class or discussion, your admission will be free.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities needed, and coordination of, resources for our presentations.  This applies to both members and non-members.  Please pre-register if you are pretty sure that you will be attending.  It would sure help us out!  You can pre-register for the Biting Class at this link:  http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=64       You can pre-register for the Vet discussion here: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=65      If you are not a member of any of the affiliates of PEAC, and are not planning to join PEAC, and are coming to the Vet Discussion only, admission will be collected at the door.  If you pre-register for this, though, the admission cost will be reduced by $2.00, to $8.00 instead of $10.00.  Why not join PEAC, if you can? 

Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities.  Some of the adoptable birds in our adoption program will be there.  Will you? 

 Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US.  It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care.  The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code.  It is staffed entirely by volunteers.  Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle milage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center

Scott R. Reichert, Director

http://www.pitpeac.org

You are welcome to sign up for our free email newsletter, on our website.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) and The National Aviary at Pittsburgh present a class on Parrot Enrichment.  This class will be primarily conducted by a staff member of the National Aviary.  This is expected to be completed by approximately 4:00 PM.

Enrichment is anything that encourages natural behaviors, and in doing so, enriches and improves the quality of life for captive animals. Enrichment can provide a wide variety of benefits to pet birds, including fewer undesirable behaviors and more opportunities for meaningful interaction with your bird. In this workshop, we will discuss different kinds of enrichment and techniques that you can use with your own birds. Included in the workshop is the opportunity to make an enrichment item to take home.

Cost: Non-members – $20.00; National Aviary and PEAC Members – $17.00 Price includes a binder with information and resources.

Pre-registration: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities, and coordination of, resources for our presentations.  As an incentive to persuade you to pre-register, the admission cost will be reduced an additional $2.00 per person.  This applies to both members and non-members and would bring the cost down to $15.00 for a pre-registered member of any of the affiliates of PEAC and/or The National Aviary.  Please use this link to pre-register: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=63

Membership:Membership in the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is inexpensive.  A single membership is only $20.00 for a year.  A family membership is $30.00 for a year.  If you join at this class, the appropriate discount will be applied to your admission cost. 

A benefit of membership in PEAC is a discount on, or free, admission to a variety of bird related classes or other events, throughout the year, regardless of which affiliate of PEAC is presenting them. 

Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities.

Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US.  It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care.  The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code.  It is staffed entirely by volunteers.  Donations to PEAC in the form of monetary, material, or service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC service, including vehicle milage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.

Information and directions to the National Aviary at Pittsburgh are at this link:  http://www.aviary.org

Information on the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center is available at this link:  http://www.pitpeac.org  if you wish, you can sign up for the email list on the pitpeac homepage.

The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center

Scott R. Reichert, Director

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The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is excited to present the new comprehensive parrot care class, “Things I Wish I’d Have Known“.   This class, which is being conducted by experienced bird owners  from the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC), who are also involved in the development of the new series of  parrot keeping classes that PEAC is implementing, includes material suitable for a wide range of experiences, from someone considering their first bird, to long time bird keepers.  There’s something here for every level of experience! 

Included in this class, is information that people have expressed that they would have been happier to have known, earlier into their bird keeping venture, than when they actually became aware of it.

EVEN IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED PREVIOUS PEAC CLASSES ON BIRD KEEPING TOPICS, WHETHER THEY WERE PRESENTED BY PEAC PRESENTERS OR THE NATIONAL AVIARY AT PITTSBURGH, YOU WILL BE LIKELY TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW AT THIS CLASS OR BE REMINDED OF SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN.

FROM BEGINNERS TO HIGHLY EXPERIENCED BIRD KEEPERS,  THIS CLASS HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN KEEPING PARROT TYPE BIRDS!

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES AS ONE OF THE REQUIRED CLASSES TO ADOPT A BIRD FROM, OR FOSTER A BIRD FOR PEAC.

 Representatives of the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC will be present to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer and bird fostering opportunities, and the benefits of joining the organization.

  THIS CLASS IS FREE TO PEAC MEMBERS.  Admission to nonmembers is $10.00.  If you are not a member, would you consider joining?  A single membership is only $20.00 a year and you would save $10.00, on this one class, alone.  A family membership is just $30.00 a year and a family of just two, would save $20.00 on this admission, alone.  A benefit of membership is discounts or free admission to a variety of bird related classes and events through out the year, presented by any of the affiliates of PEAC !! 

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Informal Roundtable Discussion @ 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 31, at The Sewickley Public Library

 The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center Is excited to present “Tell Us Your Favorite Bird Story“,  a roundtable discussion with question and answer time, on topics about keeping hookbill type birds, including true parrots, cockatoos, cockatiels, macaws, conures, lories, caiques, etc.   This discussion group is being facilitated by experienced bird owners  from the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC), who are also involved in the development of the new series of  parrot keeping classes that PEAC is implementing.  There’s something here for every level of experience!  You may either participate in the discussion or, if you wish, listen to others discuss their experiences and concerns.

THIS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION IS FREE TO EVERYBODY

PLEASE HELP US OUT AND PRE-REGISTER, IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING TO EITHER, OR BOTH OF THESE EVENTS.  You can pre-register for THE CLASS at http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=66 and the ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=62 .  THIS WILL HELP US TO ANTICIPATE ADEQUATE QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS AND SEATING RESOURCES.  IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU ARE GOING TO JOIN US, UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE,  YOU WILL STILL BE WELCOMED AT THE DOOR.

IF YOU ARE JOINING PEAC AT THE CLASS, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT ON ADMISSION, MAKING IT FREE TO YOU.

TO INSURE A SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL, PLEASE DO NOT BRING BIRDS OR OTHER ANIMALS TO OUR EVENTS. 

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) was founded in 1996 to promote education about topics related to keeping parrot type birds, and to facilitate the rehoming of parrots that have lost their homes, intro qualified new homes where they will receive proper care.  It has affiliates in several states in the US.

The Pittsburgh Affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit public charity under section 501(c)3 of the tax code and donations to it, in material, money, or service, as well as expenses incurred in service to it, may be tax deductable, depending on specific circumstances.  It is staffed entirely by volunteers.

A benefit of membership in PEAC is discounted or free admission to bird related events and classes, throughout the year, presented by any of the affiliates of PEAC.

You are welcome to sign up to the email list on the homepage: http://www.pitpeac.org  

The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC

Scott R. Reichert, Director 

 COMING IN APRIL

…..Resolving Biting Behavior ,Using Positive Reinforcement      This class satisfies the requirements of one of the required classes to adopt a bird from, or foster a bird for, the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC

…..”Parrot Behavior Problem Chat“, A Roundtable Discussion 

  Saturday, April 28 @ noon, in Solon, OH (near Cleveland)…The Cleveland affiliate of PEAC presents trainer – behaviorist, Lara Joseph…..$15.00 to members of any of the PEAC affiliates / $20.00 to nonmembers.   WATCH FOR DETAILS