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- Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:04 pm
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- Topic: Baltimore and Area Snow Storm Update
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Re: Baltimore and Area Snow Storm Update
Thinking of all of you in the path of the storm. On the news last night, they showed fleets of power company trucks from Florida headed up to the Carolinas to help deal with the aftermath of the expected ice storm. Ugh...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:00 pm
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- Topic: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?
- Replies: 41
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Re: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?
I will be another voice of dissent. I had a two-horse straight-load bumper-pull with tack under the mangers for 30 years. It was a nice trailer, extra tall and wide, pulled great, my big warmblood hauled well in it. When I went to a show, I usually had our camper on the truck and could change and re...
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:35 am
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
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Re: Tell us about YOU.
Hello Boudicea - I remember you and Sol and your cats from UDBB. I'm glad you are all doing well and you have a job that you enjoy!
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:06 am
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- Topic: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?
- Replies: 35
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Re: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?
fergusnc - I hope not, also. I am part of the group reading "stinky"!
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:39 pm
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- Topic: Best Blanket Sales?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5129
Re: Best Blanket Sales?
Schneiders is having a blanket sale.
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:30 pm
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- Topic: dating. <sigh>
- Replies: 50
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Re: dating. <sigh>
Maybe he misplaced his phone, and that's the only place he has your contact info?
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:44 pm
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- Topic: Therapy Turkey on a Delta flight
- Replies: 21
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Re: Therapy Turkey on a Delta flight
Koolkat wrote:Well, speaking of turkeys, has anyone seen this? Thoroughly wonderful.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/my-life- ... tion/7268/
Yes, I have seen this program. I really enjoyed it!
But, I would not be thrilled to be seated next to a turkey, of the human or poultry variety.
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:59 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: My dog has arthritis me thinks, he's not 2 yo yet
- Replies: 14
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Re: My dog has arthritis me thinks, he's not 2 yo yet
Maybe this info will be helpful. I hope you and your vet can come up with an effective treatment plan!
Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options
Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:42 pm
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- Topic: I'm a "Moose Munching Icehole"!
- Replies: 6
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Re: I'm a "Moose Munching Icehole"!
Tabby, I meant no offense. I like you, and I apologize if you thought otherwise. And I am a bit jealous that you live on the sane side of the USA/Canada border .
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:36 pm
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- Topic: Decrapification
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Re: Decrapification
I just cleaned out my big gardening cabinet in the garage. I had an amazing amount of plastic nursery pots, cracked terra cotta pots, and miscellaneous bits and pieces that were easy to put in the trash. I put the decent glass vases, pots, and extra bird feeders in a box to go to Goodwill. Now, the ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:30 pm
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- Topic: I'm a "Moose Munching Icehole"!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6130
Re: I'm a "Moose Munching Icehole"!
Tabby, you icehole!
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:27 pm
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- Topic: Gov. Nikki Haley vs. Trump: What say you?
- Replies: 4
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Re: Gov. Nikki Haley vs. Trump: What say you?
FlyingLily wrote:I don't know anything else about her, but I liked this much for sure. A moderate Republican?
I agree! I wonder what her chances are of landing the VP spot?
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:40 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
Chicken breasts are marinating in lime and chipotle in adobo sauce, for DH to grill tonight.
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:18 pm
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- Topic: Job and move and life change jingles?
- Replies: 16
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Re: Job and move and life change jingles?
Jingles for everything going smoothly. Best of luck with your journey!
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:13 pm
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- Topic: Headed to Glacier NP
- Replies: 40
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Re: Headed to Glacier NP
I need to visit my cousin who lives outside of Kalispell. I would time my trip to coincide with The Event at Rebecca Farm (3-Star).
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Girths for sensitive skin TB
- Replies: 15
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Re: Girths for sensitive skin TB
I like the Westip elastic girth, but sometimes it seemed to "grab" the hair my WB and make him uncomfortable. I made a tube cover for it out of very plush black polar fleece that put an end to that problem. BTW, sometime Westip girths still show up on ebay. There is a new 30" black gi...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:01 pm
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- Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
- Replies: 75
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Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack
Yay for friends and food and your good attitude! I do need to be more conscientious about carrying my cell phone with me when I am outside doing chores. DH might take a while to realize he hadn't seem me for hours. Actually, a friend of mine was bucked off a horse at home in her arena, breaking her ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:36 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: Question about Papers for a PRE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11289
Re: Question about Papers for a PRE
I have never had a PRE, don't know anything about their registration/transfer process.
But, have you seen the USPRE FAQ page? It sounds like you need to pay for either a breeder code or an owner code (which I read somewhere is $50 or $75).
Good luck; you have a lovely mare!
But, have you seen the USPRE FAQ page? It sounds like you need to pay for either a breeder code or an owner code (which I read somewhere is $50 or $75).
Good luck; you have a lovely mare!
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:12 pm
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- Topic: Does Anyone Have Movable Stall Walls?
- Replies: 16
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Re: Does Anyone Have Movable Stall Walls?
Canyon, will you post a picture of the hardware that lets the divider swing? No hardware, just a human at one end balancing one end of the divider while another, stronger human swings the other end around to the wall. Then the divider is screwed to the wall. I suppose you could remove the divider e...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:05 pm
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- Topic: The circle of life.
- Replies: 20
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Re: The circle of life.
I hope your trip goes well. Dealing with aging parents is not for the faint of heart.
I'm glad you have the joy of a new grandchild.
I'm glad you have the joy of a new grandchild.
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:01 pm
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- Topic: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack UPDATE @ end Riding!
- Replies: 75
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Re: Broke My Leg on Hay Rack
That is quite a story . I'm glad you were able to drag yourself back to your house and get help!
Jingles for speedy healing.
Jingles for speedy healing.
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:58 pm
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- Topic: My Duffy could use some jingles - UPDATE
- Replies: 33
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Re: My Duffy could use some jingles - please
Jingles for Duffy's continued healing!
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:55 pm
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- Topic: Decrapification
- Replies: 61
- Views: 35740
Re: Decrapification
On Sunday, I managed to go through my dresser, drawer by drawer and sort through lingerie, tee shirts, and socks. Then I used a modified Marie Kondo method of folding when I put away the stuff I decided to keep. It looks very pretty for now, and it's nice to be able to actually see things. We'll see...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:39 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I made a big pot of Butternut Squash Chipotle Chili, a very tasty dish. I like the depth provided by the chipotles in adobo.
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:06 am
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- Topic: Does Anyone Have Movable Stall Walls?
- Replies: 16
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Re: Does Anyone Have Movable Stall Walls?
My shedrow barn was built by the previous owner for his Arabs. The stalls are small, maybe 10’ x 11’. The divider half walls between the stalls are made of 2” x 6” planks and are topped by grills. The planks are stacked in slots between two 2” x 4” boards which are screwed to the outer walls. The st...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:29 pm
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- Topic: Question about Windows 10 (or maybe Fitbit - not sure)
- Replies: 20
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Re: Question about Windows 10 (or maybe Fitbit - not sure)
I am reviving this thread to ask a question about Fitbit. I received a Fitbit Flex for Christmas; it shows progress with LED lights. I am probably going to upgrade to a Fitbit Charge which has a digital display for time of day and daily stats. Any feedback on whether upgrading another step to the Ch...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:30 pm
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- Topic: The Little Red Barn Reno Progress...new pix 8-6-16
- Replies: 18
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Re: Barn Reno Progress...with pix!
I love the character of old barns; I am glad you were able to renovate TLRB! What a nice job.
Do you have a date in mind to bring Fergus home to his new digs?
And, I would like to see photos of how your house turned out (hint, hint).
Do you have a date in mind to bring Fergus home to his new digs?
And, I would like to see photos of how your house turned out (hint, hint).
- Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:11 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I'm tempted to make bread in a crockpot, just so I can hear bascar's head explode.
- Sun Dec 20, 2015 5:43 am
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- Topic: Christmas present buying - for the one who has it all?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Christmas present buying - for the one who has it all?
As my parents got older, they were trying their best to give away possessions; they definitely didn’t want more “things”. Really, what they wanted was the gift of my time spent with them.
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:51 pm
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- Topic: Merry Christmas Photo
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Re: Merry Christmas Photo
Do you have grain silos for neighbors? Very pretty!
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:49 pm
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- Topic: A very special holiday concert
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Re: A very special holiday concert
That link didn't work for me. Maybe this one?
http://www.littlethings.com/airmen-holiday-flashmob/
Or - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vniBBT7nRJg
Very nice - I wonder what their surprise will be this year?
http://www.littlethings.com/airmen-holiday-flashmob/
Or - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vniBBT7nRJg
Very nice - I wonder what their surprise will be this year?
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:59 pm
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- Topic: A Message from the Queen
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A Message from the Queen
I had not seen this message before today, even though it dates back to at least Nov. 2012. It is an interesting solution to the current mess in the US :lol: . Enjoy (or not). http://www.michaelyon-online.com/a-message-from-the-queen.htm To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovere...
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:55 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
I am roasting some green chiles and will make pork green chile for dinner. Except that it will probably be chicken green chile, because I know I have some chicken parts in the freezer, but not sure about any pork.
- Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:02 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Favorite Winter riding coat
- Replies: 7
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Re: Favorite Winter riding coat
I do chores and ride in a Lands End Squall Parka that I have had for years. The fabric holds up really well. jeniferkey, what is wrong with the zipper in your coat? Some problems can be fixed easily. The zipper for my squall parka starts skipping teeth after a while. Sometimes I can fix it using lon...
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:14 pm
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- Topic: RIP Peri
- Replies: 42
- Views: 23124
Re: RIP Peri
Hugs to you; so sorry for your loss.
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:09 pm
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- Topic: Mastiff Agility
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Re: Mastiff Agility
I am impressed that he cleared most of the jumps. That is a lot of dog!
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:02 pm
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- Topic: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15093
Re: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
I have continued to see the parrot every few days. It was preening in one of our aspen trees this morning, along with some mourning doves, and we got quite a few pictures. Here is one. (Apologies to all our resident photographers who take great pics :) ) parrot for web.JPG Snow is in the forecast, y...
- Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:37 pm
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- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
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Re: "What's for dinner?"
DH smoked a small turkey a few days ago, because we had Thanksgiving at the kids' place and didn't bring home any leftovers, and we love turkey. So, in a mini turkey tour around Asia, two night ago I made Don Giovani's One Pan Pad Thai, and last night was turkey curry with apple. A break tonight for...
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:13 pm
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- Topic: Perfect bread
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Re: Perfect bread
That sounds like a recipe for rustic White Wonder Bread; no "wonder" it is so bland! I think it is worth the money to buy good flour, like King Arthur, to make a good bread. I have used a similar recipe, but substituted whole wheat for half the flour and added maybe 1/4 cup cracked wheat a...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:52 pm
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- Topic: Goat People...invalid food suggestions
- Replies: 25
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Re: Goat People...invalid food suggestions
I read this as ~non-valid food, and thought, "Why would Suzon want to give that to her goat?" Need more coffee...I do not have suggestions for valid or non-valid food for your invalid, but I am sending Jingles for poor Scrunchy. And you, so you can keep her amused, well fed and well hydrat...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:22 pm
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- Topic: To those with diesel trucks - how long can they sit?
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Re: To those with diesel trucks - how long can they sit?
Another vote for not normal. Our Ford diesel F350 sits for weeks on end and starts right up.
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:31 am
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- Topic: No half-assed jingles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5594
Re: No half-assed jingles
Yes ma'am!
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:01 am
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- Topic: PNW Storms
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Re: PNW Storms
Yowza is right! It seems like all that rain and high winds would be death to trees.
I heard from a good friend in Sammamish who hasn't done any hiking this week because she didn't want to drown standing up.
I heard from a good friend in Sammamish who hasn't done any hiking this week because she didn't want to drown standing up.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:54 pm
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- Topic: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
- Replies: 19
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Re: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
The local Audubon contact got back to me. He had some good info on what food to put out for the parrot and said it might survive our winter temps. The Christmas bird count is coming up, so he'd like to come by then if the parrot is still visiting; it would be a first for our area! I stopped by and t...
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:40 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
- Replies: 38
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Re: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
OK, here's a killer of a name - Cloak and Dagger, shorten to Loki.
May be better suited to a colt.
May be better suited to a colt.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:31 pm
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- Topic: $15 Yankee Swap?
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Re: $15 Yankee Swap?
A coloring book for adults and some colored pencils.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:50 pm
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- Topic: caramels
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Re: caramels
hoopoe wrote:serves 1 or more
Now, that is funny
I can feel my blood sugar spiking just reading through the ingredient list!
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:14 am
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- Topic: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
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Re: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
I am pretty sure it was a Fischer’s lovebird , green body, orange head, red beak, short tail. It was pretty noticeable among the finches and sparrows :lol: . It is a native of east-central Africa but apparently is widely bred in the US. So it is an escapee. This photo is from that article - https://...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:53 pm
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- Topic: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
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Re: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
We have had a few nights down into the teens already, so maybe the parrot is hardier than I think. I have heard of stray hummingbirds that stayed around here instead of migrating south; a few of them managed to survive with the help of people putting out warm sugar water all winter!
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:08 pm
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- Topic: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15093
Re: Parrot at My Bird Feeder
Good idea - I'll see if I can borrow a cage. I did email the contact person for my area of the local Audubon Society.