Wasatch Avian Education Society (WAES)

06/05/2024

Dear All; The Bachauer Competition is starting June 16th in Salt Lake City. We still need a couple of host homes to provide a room and a good piano for competitors to practice on from June 16-30. I have been doing this for over 20 years and I love it. You get to have a world-class pianist in your home, hear wonderful music, and be a cheerleader for your guest. If you have a spare room, a decent piano, the ability to provide food, occasional transportation, and emotional support for a competitor; we would love to talk to you!

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides music opportunities for children and adults. Learn more about the foundation and its many programs, including competitions, festivals, and concerts.

03/24/2022

Happy Spring! If you are not already a member of WAES go to https://wasatchavian.com/ and apply to be a member today!

When you become a member, you’ll receive:

1- One year of monthly e-newsletters from WAES.
2- Email updates to keep you in the loop.
3- Instantly eligible to foster and adopt from WAES.
4- invited to monthly meetings with guest speakers and toy raffles.
5- Get invited to potlucks in the park where you can meet other birds!

The direct link to the membership application is:

https://wasatchavian.com/get-involved/become-a-member/

Annual membership is only $30!

WAES is a foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue organization in Utah whose mission is to rehome companion parrots and to educate the public about complex mental, physical and emotional needs.

11/03/2021

What do you do to help your parrot with uncomfortable pin feathers?

10/18/2021

As I have volunteered for WAES I’ve seen way too many sad stories of “throwaway” birds. As you rescue one of these birds please keep this poem in mind and make a lifetime commitment to these sweet souls.

10/11/2021

What do you do if your parrot gets lose outside!?

https://www.parrotwebsite.com/do-parrots-come-back-if-they-fly-away/

08/03/2021

Parrot found in some trees in Lindon. It has a leg band and it’s scared. Call me if you are missing your baby. 801-358-2021

04/13/2021

🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨 Our website is so much easier to use (and look at)! Please visit and let us know what you think below!

wasatchavian.com

03/22/2021

It’s officially spring!! As spring fever comes around, parrot owners are faced with the challenge of a hormonal bird. These hormones can lead to some undesirable behaviors such as aggression, regurgitation, feather picking, flat backing, nesting and more. Your parrot can not control these changes but you can help them by not encouraging sexual behavior (only petting them on their head), making sure they have adequate dark/quiet time, and keeping them on a good healthy balanced diet. If your bird becomes very aggressive, it’s ok to keep them in their cage when other people are around that they may attack. Above all else be patient with your parrot during this time. This too will pass.

02/08/2021

We get questions all the time about smoking and va**ng. The fact is, both are harmful to Parrots. Here is an article explaining in detail why you can not smoke or v**e and own a parrot.
https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/playing-with-fire-to***co-pet-birds/

To***co use, including e-cigarettes and va**ng, can adversely affect a bird’s health. You might be surprised by some of the sneaky ways to***co use and its by-products­ can adversely affect a bird’s health—see what you can do about it.

01/18/2021

“Greetings, We recently lost our beloved African Grey Echo when she flew out our back door on the 4th. It was pitch dark out and although we have not stopped searching and have launched an extensive social media and flyer campain we have never seen her again. I have a group of people helping us with contacting all the local orgs that might get a phone call if one is found but I am not sure if anyone has contacted your group. Thought I had better reach out in case not. We have had Echo for 12 years, she is the focus of our lives and we are lost and broken without her. Please help us find her by asking questions if anyone calls regarding the care or needs of an African. Or obviously if anyone calls having found one, We can be reached day or night at 801-759-8639 Thank you, Jackie Olson”

01/12/2021

Join Kaytee for Nutrition from the Wild, a FREE webinar about pet bird nutrition and foraging, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6 P.M. CST.

Click the link and then click “register” to reserve your spot: https://centralgp.webex.com/centralgp/onstage/g.php...

Hosted by Michelle Goodman and featuring bird expert and enthusiast Susan Clubb, DVM, this webinar will demonstrate how pet bird behaviors and nutritional needs are derived from their wild bird ancestors. Dr. Clubb will discuss the behaviors and diets of birds in the wild as well as pet bird nutrition and how to encourage foraging to keep your feathered friends healthy and happy.

12/15/2020

We need foster homes for two Umbrella cockatoos. They are very loud. One is aggressive towards men, and would do best in an all women household. Must be a WAES member. If you feel like you would be a good foster home for one of these birds please apply to be a foster home on our website.

http://wasatchavian.com/birds/volunteer-to-foster

12/07/2020

Did you know what you feed your parrot can affect not only their health but their temperament? Captive parrots are not nearly as active as there wild friends. Seeds are very high in energy and should not be be a primary source of food for a pet bird. A low energy diet of high quality nutritional pellets combined with plenty of veggies and a minimal amount of fruit should be your parrots daily meal. Seeds should be used as a treat or as a training tool.

Some foods should never be given to a parrot and can lead to sickness or death. Some of these include:
Alcohol, Avacado, tapioca, dairy products, meat, chocolate, peanuts, and fruit seeds and pits.

12/07/2020

Who here has adopted a bird? Share and post a picture and tell us your story of why you decided to adopt and tell us how your adopted bird is doing!

12/01/2020

12/01/2020

WAES is celebrating!!

Last year we had close to thirty birds in rescue. Right now we are down to about eight birds in rescue, the lowest number since probably 1997. Thank you to all those who have supported WAES through fostering, adoption, donations, and membership!

If you are wanting to become a member go to our website and fill out the form! It is only $30 a year to become a member. You will get a monthly newsletter, get invited to monthly meetings (once Covid ends) and have opportunities to help foster or adopt our birds.

If you would like to make a donation to our organization, you can do so by clicking on the donate button on our website. We use the money to help pay for veterinarian bills and basic needs for our birds.

http://wasatchavian.com

11/29/2020

Happy Holidays from WAES!