News from the front perch swing! Happy Fourth everybirdy!

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Kay asked about different ways to get rid of a pesky ant problem. Pete suggested a boric acid and sugar mixture to help eliminate the ants from the source when the ants carry them back.

After a nail clipping ordeal, Deirdre was relieved to know that a nice bath was okay a couple days past corn starching a bleeding nail.

Lydia updated us with a Snowball Commercial!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pCoSwbcBNU

Poll:

What kind of bird would you have if you could keep it properly? Money is no object.

(Red Front) Macaw (2)

Black Headed Caique (2)

Mollocan Cockatoo

Major Mitchel cockatoo

1 Quaker is enough!!! (3)

Bill had an idea to buy coconut halves to make bird toys! Hope that works out Bill!

Birdgirl has found that it is that time of year for her sun conure… hormone season! Pete suggested a wing clip, and something soft for him to bite instead of her fingers. Hang in there birdgirl! We have all been there.

Lydia posted a link for a toy vest! Make your own and perhaps that necklace you wear or that birthmark on your neck will become less interesting!

http://www.birdsnways.com/birds/ideas.htm#g7111904

Deb stopped in to update the QT family and to ask about a possible wet sneeze. It was advised that if it is indeed a bunch of wet sneezes, an avian vet visit is in order.

We all send out our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother Deb…

The QT family wants to wish everyone a safe and happy 4^th! Remember that our Qs are probably less than inclined to be participants in fireworks!