"Thank you so much for all the advice and help. I will be recommending this site to my clients and using it myself. It's a wealth of information and covers more practical things than any veterinary textbook I've ever opened."(Posted on the Birds Board by a practicing veterinarian)

"Robirda's website, bird board and ezine are invaluable tools for any birdlover."

"I thoroughly enjoy FLock Talk! Yours is the first pet bird publication that actually offers useful advice, and provides correct information! As a biologist and self-proclaimed bird nut, I really appreciate that! Keep up the great work!" Sincerely, Diane L, Atlanta GA

"I love your website, your information has made me a very well-informed canary friend/owner. Thank you."

"You have been so helpful I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me and my questions. I love your site and use it a lot for links and info...."L. Kasheta

"I am so grateful for this site and all the excellent advice and education I have received."

"Your website has really been a wonderful find for us! And we absolutely love your canary CD!Thank you for your love of birds and your commitment for helping those of us who are learning to share our lives with our feathered friends!"

"Your information is definitely needed! I've had canaries for several years and bred them several times...but you've taught me more than I ever knew!"

"Tah-Dah! Our first chick! We followed your advice closely and it certainly paid off! Most people we have talked to didn't get chicks on their first try."  Jay and Jeanne

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"I am very happy I found your site. I have found your help more useful than talking with my local vets. It is a site I will highly recommend to anyone with birds." Marianne

"Hello there! My husband and I wanted to thank you for the useful information on 'feather lumps'. We had a wonderful little male Gloster Canary, who had 'feather lumps'. We did not really know what to do. After consulting our vet, who told us that the probable cause of the lump on our little guy's back' was an ingrown feather, we decided to go 'on-line' to do some research. We happened upon your web site and found out how to deal with the situation. Of note, it was the only web site that gave us detailed info of what to do. Armed with the print out and all the necessary tools, we opted to 'operate'. SUCCESS!! Our little guy is chirping happily and well again to our immense delight. We felt that we had to thank you for giving us access to save our little boy. We love him dearly and as we live in the cold climate of Canada, did not want to have to take him outside and worry about the 'shock' issue. So a sincere thank you for giving us the information to do surgery, with a happy outcome. Good work, keep it up."  L. Becker

"Hi Robirda! Thank you so very much for your very helpful email (consultation) and your kindness and thoughtfulness. Your advice is invaluable but your thoroughness in explaining, informing, teaching, and talk about caring! are beyond compare."  Howard & Lynda

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