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Volume –– VII Issue –– I January/February 1998

Documentary Photograph – Blue and Yellow Color Mutation Pacifics
Courtesy: Rosemary Catanzaro

Letter from the President –– Author Darlene Fitchet – Hazards to our parrotlets
Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Classified ad and directory changes, upcoming elections
Letter to the Editor –– Author Cheryl Russell – Kudos to IPS
1998 IAS Convention & IPS Mixer –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary Overview of the 1998 IAS convention in Orlando, Florida including IPS socializing
Pet Photo Contest –– Author Denise Souliere - Send your cute photos of your parrotlet to McCall's
1998 IPS Board of Director Elections –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Job descriptions of officers and request for nominations
Observations of the Blue Mutation of the Pacific Parrotlet –– Author Rainer R. Erhart, Ph.D. – Behavior observations of the blue mutations
Levi Update –– Author Levi McMartin – Looking at life through the eyes of a Green Rump
My Blind Parrotlet –– Author April Winger – Living with a handicapped parrotlet
What's Wrong with Breeding a Hybrid –– Author Cynthia de Figueirdo – Thoughtful discussion of a controversial topic
Careful Changing That Diet –– Author Cerise Duran – Dangers and warning signs when converting a parrotlet's diet
Recipe Corner –– Author Cerise Duran – Great bean/grain/pasta recipe
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
Parrotlets Over-Looked at Great American –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. – Parrotlets do well at the Great American Bird Show
Parrotlets Unite! Attend the 1998 NCBS –– Author Bob Almy – Importance of showing parrotlets
Letter to Bird Talk –– Author Tomye Randal – Suggestions to the magazine on listing shows
Shorties ––
Can Breeder Parrotlets Stay Good Pets?
When are Parrotlets Sexually Mature?
Off the Internet –– Author Bob Almy – New parrotlet web-site and free data base
Teach Your Parrotlet to Talk by Computer –– Author Pat Stewack – New program teaches birds to talk
Make a Fun Parrotlet Toy –– Author Frank D. Jackson – Simple, easy to make toy for your parrotlet
Did You Know That? –– Author Robert Molenda – Ophthalmology for parrotlets
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – Contacting AFA, IAS, MAP & PIJAC
IPS Accounting

Volume –– VII Issue –– II March/April 1998

Documentary Photograph – Dark Factor Green Color Mutation Pacifics
Courtesy: Dr. Rainer Erhart

Letter from the President –– Author Darlene Fitchet – Gossip
Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Spring fever, upcoming elections and raffle
Letter to the Editor –– Author Bob Almy – National Cage Bird Show
Letter to the Editor –– Author Janet Hill – Renewal
Letter to the Editor –– Author Donna Parker – Thanks to IPS
In Memorium –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Thank you to a benefactor
New Product Warning –– Author Mary Sara Fields – Product toxic to birds
1998 IPS Board of Director Elections –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary –Instructions and request for nominations
Annual IPS Raffle –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Donations and instructions
1998 IAS Board of Directors Meeting –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Minutes of meeting held March 5, 1998 in Orlando, Florida
Observations on Parrotlet Behavior –– Author Mike Warren – Behavior observations on pet Pacific parrotlets
Introduction to Parrotlet Nutrition –– Author Bob Almy – Multi-part article on diet
Exception to Portrayal of Mexican Parrotlets –– Author Donna Somers – Response to previous article on breeding Mexican parrotlets
AFA Convention and IPS Meeting –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Overview of the AFA convention and annual IPS membership meeting
Wheezing Parrotlet Solution? –– Author Gail Roeder – Member's key to mystery problem
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
National Cage Bird Show Update –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S.
Almost Too Late –– Author Dianne Albright – Warning for breeders
More on Helen and Sullivan –– Author April Winger –Update on a handicapped parrotlet
Update on Parrot Taxon Group –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Meeting scheduled for AFA convention
Recipe Corner –– Author Cerise Duran – Birdie Bread & Elizabeth Finson – Variations
Midwest Avian Research Expo –– Author Janet Stearns – Convention in Ohio
Shorties ––
What are Double-Split Mutations?
Tips for Taming a Parrotlet
Tiki 1, Glass Man 0 –– Author Laura Rayfield – Cute parrotlet story
AFA Convention Information On-Line –– Author Natalie Frumin, AFA NW Region Director – Where to find information on the convention on the Internet
Cryptosporidia Parasites Can Kill –– Author Elizabeth Riggs, DVM – Disease warning
Screen Savers Feature –– New parrotlet screen-saver software
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – AFA, IAS, WPT, MAP & PIJAC
IPS Parrotlet Survey –– Author Robert Molenda, Editor – Outline of annual survey
IPS Accounting

Volume –– VII Issue –– III May/June 1998

Documentary Photograph – Lutino Color Mutation Pacifics
Courtesy: Cedar Hill Bird Enterprises

Letter from the President –– Author Darlene Fitchet – My pet Green Rump
Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Ballots, survey, raffle, AFA convention and article on mega bacteria
Letter to the Editor –– Author Tomye Randal – Thank you for info
Letter to the Editor –– Author Leslie Woodzell – Renewal
New IPS Pins & Name Tags –– Author Sandee L. Molenda – New IPS products
1998 IPS Board of Director Elections –– Author Sandee L. Molenda – Instructions
Annual IPS Raffle –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Donations and instructions
Mega Bacteria: What Every Parrotlet Owner Should Know –– Author Cerise Duran – Well-researched article on this "hidden" disease
Suggestions for Picky Eaters –– Author Frank Jackson
Parrotlets in the Wild –– Author Pam Clark – Observations by researchers in the field
Galvanized Wire Precautions –– Author Bob Almy – Important tips
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
Canadian National Cage Bird Show –– Author Chris Holoboff, Director
Bite of Show Bug –– Author Tomye Randal – How showing renewed interest
Teach Your Parrotlet Tricks –– Author Mike Warren – How to teach your parrotlet
Off the Internet –– Author Robert Molenda – Award for IPS member
Great Web-Site –– Author Pat Williams – Parrotlet web-site
Pet Bird Report Convention –– Author Sally Blanchard – Behavioral convention
Physically-Challenged Parrotlet –– Author Jill Milan – Story of a handicapped parrotlet
Update on Parrot Taxon Group –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Meeting scheduled for AFA convention
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – AFA, IAS, WPT, MAP & PIJAC

Volume –– VII Issue –– IV July/August 1998

Documentary Photograph – Celeste the Wonder-Parrotlet
Courtesy: Timothy Curley

Letter from the President –– Author Darlene Fitchet – AFA Convention, annual meeting and election of club officers; Condor Update
Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Raffle, AFA convention, show season
Letter to the Editor –– Author Diane Albright – Avian Medicine Chest products
Letter to the Editor –– Author Donna Somers – Parrotlet Property Laws
Parrotlets Stolen –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Rare parrotlets stolen
My Celeste –– Author Timothy Curley – All about the amazing cover bird
IPS Fights California Legislation –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – AB 409
Aviary Construction Questions –– Author Robert Molenda – Tips on building aviaries
Dangers to Parrotlets –– Author Janina – Important advice to keep birds safe
1998 IPS Board of Director Elections –– Author Sandee L. Molenda – Results
AFA Convention in Baltimore –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. – Review
Get That Second Opinion –– Author Anonymous – Veterinary advice problems
Twelve Questions to Ask –– Author Kansas Avicultural Society – Tips for buying birds
IPS Pins, Name Tags, Shirts & Bags –– Author Sandee L. Molenda – IPS products
Is This Good Behavior? –– Author Barbara Kurtis – Question on pet parrotlet
IPS Membership Meeting –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Results
Annual IPS Raffle –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Winners
Ethoxyquin - Good or Bad? –– Author Judie Wellman – Letter & response from Kaytee
Recipe Corner - Parrotlet Cornbread –– Author Laurie Dockham
Recipe Corner -Kray Formula –– Author Bobbi Brinker
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
To Show or Not to Show –– Author Pat Stewack - Pros & cons of showing pets
Off the Internet –– Author Robert Molenda – toxic plant web-site
Teaching Your Parrotlet To Talk –– Author Anita Farley – Computer program
AZA Meeting –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Results of meeting
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – AFA, IAS, WPT, MAP & PIJAC

Volume –– VII Issue –– V September/October 1998

Documentary Photograph – White Pacific Parrotlet - (Forpus coelestis)
Courtesy: Dr. Rainer Erhart

Letter from the President –– Author Darlene Fitchet – Feather picking
Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Dangerous products
Letter to the Editor –– Author Terri Lieinneweber – Eating fruit
Letter to the Editor –– Author Parrotlet List Group – Covering cage
Letter to the Editor –– Author Parrotlet List Group – Disinfecting
The American White Mutation –– Author Dr. Rainer Erhart – Breeding white parrotlets
Sammy's Saga –– Traumatic injury to pet parrotlet
IPS Changes Banks –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary
Interesting Statistics –– Author Lyrae Perry – Facts on wild birds
How Helen Met Sullivan –– Author April Winger – Touching story about a blind bird
IPS Pins, Name Tags, Shirts & Bags –– Author Sandee L. Molenda – IPS products
Birds' Memories Examined –– Author Joseph B. Verrengia – Facts on avian memory
Kiwi's Night Time Caper –– Author Judie Wellman - Cute story
Recipe Corner –– Author Judie Wellman – Canadian cornbread
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
National Cage Bird Show –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. - Upcoming show
Bird's Eye View –– Author Tomye Randal - Galveston show
Bird Toy Ideas –– Easy, cheap bird toys
Off the Internet –– Author Robert Molenda – IPS web-site awards
Parrot Symposium –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Behavior symposium
Controlling Gram Negative Bacteria –– Author Dick Ivy
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – AFA, IAS, WPT, MAP & PIJAC

Volume –– VII Issue –– VI November/December 1998

Documentary Photograph – Happy Hanukkah, Everyone! - (Forpus coelestis)
Courtesy: Dr. Amy Beth Taublieb

Letter from the Editor –– Author Robert Molenda – Directory changes
Letter to the Editor –– Author Dianne Albright – Bacterial infection treatment
Letter to the Editor –– Author Mike Warren – Behavior
Letter to the Editor –– Author Mary Sarah Fields – Responsible company
New Product Warning –– Author Robinn Neebs – Toxic product warning
Bird Breeder's Christmas –– Author Gayle Soucek – Cute holiday poem
Membership Directory & Ads –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary
Little Miss Kiwi's Creed –– Author Judie Wellman – Ethics for parrotlet owning
Parrotlet Emergency Preparedness –– Author Cerise Duran – Emergency tips
Inbreeding Leads to Extinction –– Author Michael Kahn – Genetic problems
Parrotlets in My Life –– Author Linda Solomon – Tragic story with happy ending
Sibling Relationships As a Means to Acquire Reproductive Ability in Spectacles –– Author Kyra Garnetzke-Stollmann & Dierk Franck - Sibling observation
Recipe Corner –– Mineral Blocks, Bobbi's Bird Bread
1999 National Cage Bird Show –– Author Bob Almy – Start planning now
Show Business –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – Upcoming shows
National Cage Bird Show –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. - Review
Blanchard & Linden –– Author Beak to Tail – Upcoming seminar
IAS Convention –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, Secretary – 2000 convention
Parrotlet Terminology –– Author Mike Warren – Explanation of names
Shorties ––
Difference Between CBC & CMP?
Teaching Ladders
Filtering Smoke
Off the Internet –– Author Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. – Interesting web-sites
Important Contacts –– Author Robert Molenda – AFA, IAS, WPT, MAP & PIJAC

 

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