Avian Suites

Avian Suites Avian Suites is the gold standard in companion bird boarding.

Located in south Minneapolis, Avian Suites offers individual suites to each household of birds, and employs staff trained in the care of companion birds.

01/05/2025

How the desert taught me to smell

01/05/2025

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We share this every winter, because birds are so sensitive to the cold. Here are things you can do if you lose power in cold weather. We have 2 generators, so we will always have heat if you need a place to keep your birds warm. PLEASE CALL US AT 816-356-4700 IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR BIRDS.

***Put the cage in the bathroom, shut the door, close the drain, and run hot water in the shower periodically to keep the room warm. This will work if you have a gas water heater rather than electric.

***Put the bird inside your shirt against your skin, but be careful not to suffocate her by squeezing too tightly.

***Wrap her in a towel or blanket to conserve her body heat.

***DO NOT just cover the cage with a blanket. The bird cannot heat all that space and will die of hypothermia if the temperature drops.

We know birds that died when the power went out and they were left covered in the cold house.

***Put her in your car (parked outdoors) with the heat running and the doors locked. DO NOT leave the car inside the garage or you will risk killing the bird and your entire family from carbon monoxide poisoning! DO NOT leave your car unlocked, it may be stolen.

***Use a propane space heater or fireplace to heat the room. DO NOT burn anything other than paper or wood. BEWARE OF FUMES and be sure to keep someone in the room constantly to watch for fire hazards or smoke. Bring a carbon monoxide detector into the room if you have one.

01/04/2025
11/22/2024

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11/21/2024

The New Yorker

11/21/2024

I AM THANKFUL FOR: Rhynchocephalia
How about you?

Rhynchocephalia is an order of lizard-like reptiles that includes only one living species, the Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) of New Zealand. The Tuatara has a third eye, also known as the parietal eye, located in the middle of their forehead. This eye is used to detect changes in light. The species has a very slow reproductive cycle where they take many years to reach sexual maturity and breed infrequently. Tuataras are diurnal when young, but become nocturnal as adults. It is believed that cannibalism within the species may explain why the young prefer the day, avoiding larger adults. Unlike other reptiles, tuataras prefer cold weather.

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11/20/2024
11/20/2024

Dear Felix Diary Thingy,

Once the pond of time there was no dactyls.

Then of the courses mom walked into walls and boomer! Two dactyls I did not ask for at all. No pointer in talking about the days they showed up with mom who was gigglegrinning and saying annoying things like,

"Look Felix! A new flock friend for you."

Lies.

Butters dactyl landed on my cage yester theday. I was TRYING to sip my sippysips of warm peach teas. Mom kept spilling my teas.

"Butters. Hahaha! stop. I gave you your drink."

That's right. Butters dactyl got first drinks. What the Fee is goin'on?

"Here Fee, take a sippysip. It's just the right warm."

"A hot tub of dactyl cooties in my teacup. Oh. Goody."

"Fee. Take a sip."

"I'm not drinking dactyl hot tub cooties."

"Fine! I'll make a fresh cup."

"Set that cup on fire, alsotoo."

Thanks thegiving is going to be a hot messer of dactyl cooties.

11/20/2024

If you’re admiring the leaves in your yard or going on a hike this time of year, you might find some leaves like these. Read below to learn about each tree. Remember that leaves can vary quite a bit in shape and size in some species, so they’re just one of several clues to use in identification. Oaks, in particular, will hybridize in nature, making it tough to identify some trees without looking at features other than just leaf shape.

Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) is the most common hickory in the southeast. Each leaf typically has 7 leaflets, but some may have 5 or 9 on the same tree. The leaves of this native tree are hairy and give off an orange peel scent when crushed. Luna moth caterpillars feed on hickory leaves and form a cocoon within a curled up leaf. Who knows, if you “leave the leaves” of a Mockernut Hickory in your yard, you just might be treated to a luna moth next spring (see yesterday’s post).

Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is native to the southeast and relatively common in the Piedmont. It often grows in dry, rocky habitats. The leaves have a characteristic Maltese cross-like shape.

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) leaves have a distinctive shape that resembles the silhouette of a tulip. Also called Yellow Poplar, this native tree grows in bottomland forests, yards, and parks across the eastern US. Their long, straight trunks once made them prized timber for building log cabins and canoes.

Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) grows in upland forests across the southeast. Given their tolerance for dry, sunny habitats, they’re also planted in yards. The leaves are highly variable in shape, but typically have three points on the terminal lobe. Stay tuned for a post on leaf variation in southern red oak sometime this winter!

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) trees grow in bottomland forests. Young American Beech retain their leaves through the winter (the technical term for this is marcescence). The leaves have a toothed margin and pronounced venation that makes somewhat of a wavy look to the top surface of the leaf. This is the tree that some people unfortunately use to carve their initials into its smooth, gray bark. This is not just unsightly, it can also lead to beech bark disease and the eventual death of the tree.

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) grows in moist bottomland forests across the eastern US. It’s large leaves have a distinctive shape.

Eastern Red Maple (Acer rubrum) leaves turn beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange across the eastern US each autumn. This native tree grows in woodlands, fields, and parks.

Eastern Redbuds (Cercis canadensis) are common in roadways, yards, and woodland edges across the Eastern US. They have heart-shaped leaves with palmate veins (spread out like fingers from a common point at the base just above the leaf stalk) and a slightly swollen petiole (leaf stalk) at the base of the leaf. This leaf doesn’t have a pronounced heart-shaped base, but you can find lots of variation in extent of this trait both within and between Eastern Redbuds in the wild. There are numerous horticultural cultivars of this tree (Ace of Hearts, for instance) that may be more consistent and/or enhanced in this feature. See the comments for some pictures of other leaves. In spring, the fuchsia flowers of Eastern Redbuds are one of the first signs of spring.

11/20/2024
11/20/2024

Have you seen a worm like this around your home while doing some fall yard work? Hammerhead Worms (Bipalium kewense) are native to Asia but they’ve spread across the US, the South in particular, through shipments of potted plants. They were first introduced to the US in the early 20th Century. You might find Hammerhead Worms early in the morning on a sidewalk or under a potted plant on your deck. They’re often abundant in greenhouses and they can be up to 12 inches long.

Despite the name, they’re not closely related to earthworms. Rather, they are a completely different kind of worm - a flatworm. Hammerhead Worms feed on slugs and earthworms.

See the comments for management considerations from Virginia Tech Extension. Be sure to avoid direct skin contact with the worm and don’t touch your eyes or mouth with anything that contacted the worm.

11/20/2024

Curious how changing priorities at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums will affect their overall design?

To enhance animal wellbeing and improve guest experience, zoo and aquarium habitats will become larger and more natural, closely resembling animals' wild environments 🌳. The species’ composition will evolve, there will be fewer large animals and habitats will need to accommodate these changes over generations.

Emphasis will be placed on regional and local zoo and aquarium conservation efforts, in cooperation with various community organizations. Non-animal attractions will be added to appeal to younger generations, along with exclusive programs for guests.

👥 Universal design principles will ensure for all, including aging populations and individuals with disabilities, while sustainable design practices will address climate change and promote health, aiming to make zoos and aquariums climate-positive organizations. Learn more about how institutions across the U.S. are addressing Zoo and Aquarium Design in the Trends 2033 Report, available here: https://bit.ly/40zDAM6.

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249 61st Street W
Minneapolis, MN
55419

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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http://www.aviansuitesmn.com/

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