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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 |
 | Levis 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 |
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 | Did You Know That? All about feathers |
 | IPS Accounting |

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? |
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 | Did You Know That? The avian respiratory system |
 | IPS Accounting |

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? |
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 | 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 |
 | IPS Accounting |

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? |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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
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 | 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 |
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 | Off the Internet -- Author Robert Molenda - Web-Rings |
 | Did You Know That? Bacterial infections |
 | Important Contacts -- Author Robert Molenda - Contacting AFA, IAS,
MAP & PIJAC |
 | IPS Accounting |
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