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IPS Annual Raffle

 

Volume -- VI Issue -- I January/February 1997

Documentary Photograph -Color Mutation Green Rumps (Forpus passerinus deliciosus) Courtesy: Cerise Duran

Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - New president, membership/breeder directory and new color mutation Green Rumps
Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - Tips on selecting toys
Letter to the Editor -- Author Rochelle Lowenthal - Thanks to IPS
Letter to the Editor -- Author Anonymous - IPS giving name to other organizations
Letter to the Editor -- Author Peg & Bob Hubbard - Our Charlie Brown
Obtaining My First Pair -- Author Carol Caha - Basics for a beginning breeder
California Condor Release -- Author Darlene Fitchet - A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
IPS Meeting at IAS Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda - Minutes of the meeting held January 16, 1997
Our Extraordinary Little Talker -- Author Laura Norris - An incredible story on a parrotlet that knows over 170 words, tips for talk training
New Green Rump Color Mutations -- Author Cerise Duran - The discovery and development of a never-before-seen color mutation
Fourth Annual IAS Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda -- Overview of the International Aviculturist Convention held in January 1997
Levi’s Continuing Saga -- Author Levi McMartin - The ongoing and educational adventures of a prodigal pet parrotlet.
Help Me With My Rescued Parrotlets -- Author Sonia Brunson - Questions regarding the care of some abused parrotlets
Aggressive Pairs & Overbreeding -- Author Cynthia D. Kulp - How many clutches per pair is safe and what to do about an overly aggressive male Pacific
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Information on a pet photo contest, a new bird site and sentencing of an infamous bird smuggler.
Shorties
Temperature Range for Parrotlets
Do Parrotlets Tolerate Motion?
Personality Differences Between Sexes
Did You Know That? All about feathers
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Volume -- VI Issue -- II March/April 1997

Documentary Photograph - Blue Wing Parrotlet subspecies (Forpus xanthopterygius flavissimus) Courtesy: The Parrotlet Ranch

Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - IPS raffle, condor update and tips on dealing with veterinarians
Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - 1997 survey, raffle and thanks to famous friend
Letter to the Editor -- Author Anonymous - Keeping Green Rump beaks trimmed
Letter to the Editor -- Author Dianne Albright - New toy idea
Letter to the Editor -- Author Susan Malzahn - More travel tips
Letter to the Editor -- Author Anonymous - Bathing and feeding vegetables
Second Annual IPS Raffle -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Information on the Society's only fundraiser
Parrotlet Intelligence -- Author Dianne Albright - Accomplishments of a very intelligent pet Pacific
New Membership Representative -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - IPS's new membership representative
First U.S. Breeding of Blue Wing subspecies -- Author The Parrotlet Ranch - Exciting account of the first breeding in the United States of a beautiful and rare parrotlet
Levi's Continuing Saga -- Author Levi McMartin - Levi's continuing to try and thwart authority as well as changes in life
Sprouting Seeds for Healthy Fun -- Author The Parrotlet Ranch - How to sprouts seeds for pets and breeders
AFA Convention Includes Parrotlet Workshop -- Author Gary Clifton -- Focus on American aviculture which includes a workshop sponsored by IPS
IPS Meetings at AFA Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda - Annual board of directors and membership meetings will be held in August.
Nestling Mortality Patterns in Relation to Brood Size & Hatching Asynchrony in Green Rump Parrotlets Part 1-- Author Steven R. Beissinger, Ph.D., & Scott H. Stoleson, Ph.D. - A study of the breeding habits of Green Rumps in the wild
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Tips on using search engines.
Shorties --
Pet Personalities in Pacifics and Green Rumps
Banding Birds
What Should Our Parrotlets Sell For?
Are Parrotlets Endangered?
Did You Know That? The avian respiratory system
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Volume -- VI Issue -- III May/June 1997

Documentary Photograph - Male Pacific Parrotlet Subspecies lucida (Forpus coelestis lucida) Fallow Color Mutation Courtesy: The Parrotlet Ranch

Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - Tips for feeding parrotlets, AFA convention and IPS raffle
Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - Raffle, membership/board of directors' meetings and parrotlet list group
Letter to the Editor -- Author Bob Almy - Dual memberships
Letter to the Editor -- Author Jan Whitten - More photos
Letter to the Editor -- Author Dr. Amy Beth Taublieb - Parrotlet photo in Bird Talk
Letter to the Editor -- Author Bonnie Marie Wilson - Help with first clutch
Second Annual IPS Raffle -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Information on the Society's only fundraiser
Beware of Corn Cob Litter -- Author JoAnne Bitner - Problems with a popular cage liner
AFA Convention Includes Parrotlet Workshop -- Author Sandee L. Molenda -- Focus on American aviculture which includes a workshop sponsored by IPS
IPS Meetings at AFA Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda - Annual board of directors and membership meetings will be held in August.
Nestling Mortality Patterns in Relation to Brood Size & Hatching Asynchrony in Green Rump Parrotlets Part 2-- Author Steven R. Beissinger, Ph.D., & Scott H. Stoleson, Ph.D. - A study of the breeding habits of Green Rumps in the wild
Levi's Continuing Saga -- Author Levi McMartin - Levi's continuing to try and thwart authority as well as changes in life
Breeding Pacific Fallow Color Mutations -- Author The Parrotlet Ranch - Breeding some of the world's most beautiful parrotlets
Sassy Has Come Along Way -- Author Cherie Price - Delightful story of taming an out-of-control parrotlet
Spring Fever - Blessing & Curse -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. - How to deal with hormones and molting
Shorties --
What to Add to Hand-Feeding Formula
Why Clip My Parrotlet's Wings?
How to Clip Parrotlet Wings -- Author The Parrotlet Ranch - Step by step instructions on clipping wings - photograph included
Help Solve My Banding Problem -- Author Jill Milan - Looking for suggestions on banding information
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Tips on using search engines.
Did You Know That? Everything you wanted to know about molting
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Volume -- VI Issue -- IV July/August 1997

Documentary Photograph - Baby Green Rump Parrotlets (Forpus passerinus) Courtesy: Darlene Fitchet

Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - AFA convention and IPS raffle
Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - Dealing with summer heat, raffle, new show column and help with IPS booth
Letter to the Editor -- Author Cherie Price - Tips on dealing with disasters
Letter to the Editor -- Author Dianne Albright - Thanks for tips on sprouting seed
A Parrotlet Poem -- Author Pat Mueller, M.D. - A delightful tongue-in-cheek observation on parrotlets
My Parrotlet Laid an Egg -- Author Rec.pet.birds - How to tell if an egg is fertile
Words and Toes -- Author Maryann Hecht - Counting a parrotlet's vocabulary and questions on scaley feet
History of Color Mutations -- Author Sonja Koning - Summary of development of color mutations
Second Annual IPS Raffle -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Information on the Society's only fundraiser
IPS Meetings at AFA Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda - Annual board of directors and membership meetings will be held in August.
AFA Convention Includes Parrotlet Workshop -- Author Sandee L. Molenda -- Focus on American aviculture which includes a workshop sponsored by IPS
Levi's Continuing Saga -- Author Levi McMartin - Levi's continuing to try and thwart authority as well as changes in life
Parental Effort in a Neotropical Parrot: Field Studies of Green Rump Parrotlets -- Author Rodney Siegel - A study of the breeding habits of Green Rumps in the wild
Support Parrot Research & Conservation -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. - Information on the Psittacine Research Project at U.C. Davis
Show Business -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - New column all about showing parrotlets
Parrotlet at the Spa -- Author Chris Vetrano - Fun with your parrotlet and hot tub
AAV Conference in Reno, Nevada -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. - Information about the AAV Convention
Baby Parrotlet Tragedy -- Author Ron Tittle - How to avoid problems with parent-raised offspring
Shorties --
What Constitutes a "Soft Food"?
Will Parrotlets "Whither Away and Die" if Kept Alone?
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Tips on using search engines.
Internet Fund-Raiser for Dr. Branson Ritchie -- Author Bobbi Brinker - Donations for a worthy cause
Did You Know That? Nutrition
IPS Accounting

Volume -- VI Issue -- V September/October 1997

Documentary Photograph - IPS Booth at AFA Convention Courtesy: Darlene Fitchet

Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - AFA convention, raffle and newsletter
Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - Classified ad and directory changes
Letter to the Editor -- Author Laura Norris - Parrotlet on tv
Letter to the Editor -- IPS Breeder ratings
Letter to the Editor -- Trimming beaks
Second Annual IPS Raffle -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Information on the Society's only fundraiser
IPS Meetings at AFA Convention -- Author Sandee L. Molenda - Minutes from Annual board of directors and membership meetings held in August.
First Timer's View of AFA Convention -- Author Tomye Randal - Look at the AFA convention from the fresh eyes of a first-timer
Kiwi's Excellent Adventure -- Author Judie Wellman - Traveling with your pet parrotlet
Parrotlet Travel - Plan Ahead -- Author Judie Wellman - Tips for traveling with your parrotlet
Why Breed Mexican Parrotlets -- Author The Parrotlet Ranch -- A candid look at breeding a rare and difficult species
Defending the Pacific Parrotlet Personality -- Author Tomye Randal - A fresh look at one of the most popular species of parrotlet
Saving a Critically-Ill Parrotlet -- Author Barbara Kurtis - How one breeder saved a little Green Rump from death
Levi's Continuing Saga -- Author Levi McMartin - Levi's continuing to try and thwart authority as well as changes in life
Recipe Corner -- Author Barbara Kurtis - Kate's soft food saved my parrotlet's life
Show Business -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Upcoming shows, National Cage Bird Show, Raffles at the Great American and Nationals, Mr. Big Goes to Galveston and Parrotlets Shine at Great American
Shorties --
What to do About Late-Term Dead-in-Shell Chicks
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Aggression in Green Rump pair
Did You Know That? Veterinary Trip
IPS Accounting

Volume -- VI Issue -- VI November/December 1997

Documentary Photograph - Charlie Brown and Linus Wish You Happy Holidays Courtesy: Peg Hubbard

Letter from the President -- Author Darlene Fitchet - Breeder responsibilities, condor update
Letter from the Editor -- Author Robert Molenda - Classified ad and directory changes, upcoming conventions
Letter to the Editor -- Author Sarah L. Gabers - Youngester joins IPS
Letter to the Editor -- Cost of reprints
Letter to the Editor -- Author Nancy Watkins -Thanks for ad
Letter to the Editor -- Holiday wish
A Parrotlet Christmas Carol -- Author April Winger & Catfood Aviaries
1998 Membership/Breeders Directory -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Notice of changes in annual directory
New Mutations of the Pacific Parrotlet, Part III -- Author Rainer R. Erhart, Ph.D. - Information on the lastest color mutation Pacifics
First Time Parrotlet Owner -- Author Pam Loveday - Guidence on parrotlet diet
Generosity with Information -- Author Ronald LaFountain - Thank you to all the helpful breeders in the club
Female Pacific Aggression -- Author Grace Savadjan - How to pick a good pet parrotlet
My Little Sweetheart, Squeak -- Author Robyn Davidson - All about a pet Green Rump
Egg Laying Birds -- Author D. Louise Sheard - Strange breeding behavior
Wheezing and Sneezing -- Author Tomye Randal - Needs help with respiratory problem
Parrotlet Relationships -- Author Lynne Page -- A behaviorialists looks at breeding
Update on Charlie Brown -- Author Peg Hubbard - Status of our cover bird
Letter from Wildlife Conservation Society -- Author Donald Bruning, Ph.D., Chairman AZA Parrot TAG - Proposal to IPS for working with the zoo community
Show Business -- Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary - Upcoming shows, National Cage Bird Show, IPS Raffle at the Nationals, IPS to Offer Parrotlet Award
Bird Show Warriors -- Author Bob Almy - Step by step instructions on showing birds
Shorties --
Pronouncing "parrotlet" properly
Biting
Excited by rustling paper
Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Web-Rings
Did You Know That? Bacterial infections
Important Contacts -- Author Robert Molenda - Contacting AFA, IAS, MAP & PIJAC
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