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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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After-Hours Emergency Vet (Open 24 hours in Denver)
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VEG DTC - stabilization only -- 720-739-6003​
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6305 E Hampden Ave, Unit 101, Denver, CO 80222​
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Recommended Veterinarians in Colorado
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Dr. Fitzgerald at Colorado Exotic Animal Hospital in Denver. Dr. Fitzgerald is board certified in avian medicine and is very thorough in her exam and explanations. Birds is all she does. She has seen almost my entire flock and is always terrific.​​
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​Dr. Liza Pfaff and her staff at Critter Care in Centennial are absolutely wonderful. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, competent, down-to-earth, thorough, and affordable. My Cockatiel just visited and gives five stars.​​
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720-961-8550
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Dr. Bennett and Dr. Gardhouse at Peak Veterinary Clinic in Lakewood (Now Open!). These doctors were previously at Evolution Veterinary Specialists where they've seen a few of my birds for emergencies and done amazing work (they saved my Cocktaiel's life).
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(303) 309-3928
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Roller Coaster in Colorado Springs. Roller Coaster comes highly recommended to me by bird moms in the Springs area.
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(719) 488-3018​​
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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)
Boarding & Grooming Services
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Pint-Sized Parrot Rescue (Beth's Bougie Birdie Boarding): 720-806-3158
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Jen's Exotic Pet Services: 303-917-6510
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The Gabriel Foundation: https://thegabrielfoundation.org/
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Exotic Birds of Denver: 303-931-5554
Recommended for Adoptions and Rehomes in Colorado
Other Great Sources of Information
This organization takes excellent care of its flocks. The birds have clean, roomy, airy environments; veterinary care when needed; good diets; toys; and adopters are vetted. ​
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The Gabriel Foundation - no breeding - true rescue and adoption only - (Elizabeth, CO): https://thegabrielfoundation.org/ ​​​​​
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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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Super Bird Creations (toys and parts to make your own!): www.makeyourownbirdtoys.com https://www.superbirdtoystore.com/
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The Leather Elves https://theleatherelves.ecwid.com/
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My Safe Bird Store www.mysafebirdstore.com
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Exotic Birds of Denver (in-store)
Note: I do not generally recommend buying toys on Amazon because toys made overseas with only profit in mind may use unsafe materials, like toxic paint. Even the the best-made toys can be dangerous in the wrong circumstances. Keep an eye on how your bird uses toys. Remove long/loose chains, loose threads/toys made from fabric that your bird is chewing or consuming, and anything your bird could get stuck in (budgie millet holders and chewed up rattan balls come to mind). Snuggle huts belong in one place-- the trash!
Parrot Food (most also available on Amazon)
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Harrison's Bird Food: https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/
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Tops Pellets: www.topsparrotfood.com​
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Nuts.com (for raw nuts in bulk): www.nuts.com
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Bird Street Bistro (to mix with fresh veggies): https://www.birdstreetbistro.com/​
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Exotic Birds of Denver
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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Parrot Kindergarten https://parrotkindergarten.com/
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Avian Behavior International: https://www.youtube.com/@avianbehavior
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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)​​
Podcasts
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The Parrot Podcast with Sandra (very informative!)
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Avian Behavior International with Hillary Hankey (my favorite trainer to follow!)
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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