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t You And Your Pet By Raymond Minor, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinarian Services Norden Laboratories Of the 8,600 known living species of birds, parakeets are among the most popular as household pets. They are easily the most talkative. In fact, one parakeet is said to have a vocabulary exceeding 500 words. Budgerigars, also known as budgies or shell parakeets, are considered the most popular parakeets to keep as pets, probably because they are the most talkative. Originally natives of Australia, these slender, long- tailed birds measure about 7V-> inches long. ; During the process of domestication, more than 60 distinct color varieties have become established. Each has been bred to a pure strain by selective breeding. The wild Australian parakeet was green. Most parakeets, particularly if acquired young (around six weeks old) can learn to talk quite well. A few develop astounding vocabularies. The most loquacious I have heard of was owned by a woman in England, with a reported vocabulary of 531 words, including the word "chatterbox". When teaching a young parakeet to talk it is best to keep it out of hearing distance of other parakeets. Or else, abandon all efforts for the bird to imitate the human voice. It is best to patiently repeat over and over the same word that is being taught. Speak more slowly than normal. Parakeets have a tendency to speed up words when they repeat them. As soon as one word is learned, teaching can begin on another. Parakeets can also be taught to do various tricks. They will become very tame with careful handling. Birds that have been bred in captivity for many generations, such as canaries and budgerigars, are quit simple to care for. While many pet owners keep I their birds in ordinary wire ' cages, these tend to be rather • drafty. - I would recommend keeping : the bird in a box type of cage - ; closed on three sides, top and - bottom, and with wire only in 1 the front. Paint the inside with a light ; color non-toxic paint, such as - used for painting baby's toys. 1 No matter what type of cage : is used, it should have a bottom that is easy to remove and Fantastic Wet Road Handling d l R E L L I Radial Tires For American, European and Japanese cars. EUR0PA MOTORS "The Saab Place" 3318 W. Pearl St. McHenry, Illinois 60050 clean without the danger of the bird escaping. Food and water containers should be easy to clean. Since parakeets are fond of chewing on everything they reach, their perches should be of the hardest wood available. Never use metal pipes. They are bad for the bird's feet. Perches made from wooden dowels can also lead to foot troubles. They are too smooth for secure footing and of the same diameter and curvature. This forces the bird to always bend its toes in the same way. Many veterinarians, especially those who specialize in the care of birds, recom­ mend perches made from natural twigs or branches cut from trees, such as fruit trees, elm, ash, maple, willow or nut trees. Branches provide a much better natural perch. They give the parakeets a variety of diameters to grip and are rough enough for sure footing. It is a good policy to do the feeding, watering and cleaning at the same time each day. Birds become quickly ac­ customed to routine. They may be disturbed if these operations are performed at unpredictable times. Remember to move slowly and deliberately around birds. Don't make loud sounds as birds are easily frightened by unaccustomed movement or sound. Many seed eating birds, including parakeets, will suffer from malnutrition because Hospital Notes McHENRY HOSPITAL Among the patients admitted to McHenry hospital were Helen Messel, Sallie Rogers, Charles Martin, III, John McGowan, Monica Morris, Kenneth Fairchild, Richard Bourett, Kathleen Fleming, Dolores Wieser, Lois Kohl, Frances Schneider, John Kraus, Richard Tjardes, Gordon Schmitt, Robert Scholz, Nancy White, Veronica Sch­ mitt, Glenn Anderson, David Stoner, Brent Toepper, Ruth Covalt, William Campbell, Harvard Klein, McHenry; Shelly Basile, Wonder Lake; Josephine Panek, Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Patients admitted to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Sandra Reid, Alexander Hodossy, Marion Reed, McHenry; BrunoTanski, Spring Grove; Russell Lehr, Frank Anderson, Master Timothy Duffy, Margaret Gallagher, Wonder Lake. New Arrivals McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Gary Coffman are parents of a daughter June 3. A daughter was born June 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shanahan. 1 Mr. and Mrs. William Weyde • became parents of a son June 5. An Island Lake couple, Mr. and Mrs. George Sensabaugh, welcomed a son June 6. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Major are parents of a daughter June 1 A son was born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Schmidt. Mr. and Mrs. David Buss became parents of a son June 2. On June 4 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cipriano Navarro. their owners are unaware that their seed cups are filled with empty husks, which the birds will not eat even when hungry. Remember to empty the seed cup and refill it with seeds each day. Recommended diets consist of a mixture of plain canary seed, with oats and millet. Fresh drinking water, a mineral mixture, cuttlebone and fresh green food are essential, as is a small dish of insoluble grit to aid in digestion. Fruits, B vitamins, sulfur- containing amino acids and cod-liver oil have also been suggested. Dr. Minor regrets that he is unable to personally answer questions from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarian when their pets have problems. The best flings in life are far from free. \ You lee Way IUOWI NfW LOW PRIOIB • in e 7^6 :s?$184B ONLY P#r*o lit kmMj> who knows' Greenfield*. .ask somebody who knows! Elanco guarantees you will be satisfied with the performance of any Greenfield product, when used as directed, or your money bach Simply send evidence of purchase to tlanco Products Company, A D i v i s i o n j a f E l i L i l l y A C o m p a n y , I n d i a n a p o l i s , I n d i a n a 4 6 2 0 6 , U S A i w bkoukwood garden center * ^^4505 W. HE. 120' PHONE JI5-494S from Foremost Liquors)^/ Two From Area Graduate From Mundehln College Miss Dolores Eileen Diedrich, daughter • of Mr. and Mrs. Alfons F. Diedrich of 3405 Third avenue, McHenry, and Mrs.. Mary Joan Moer- s c h b a e c h e r M c D o n a l d , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Moerschbaecher of 4506 W. Lakewood road, McHenry, graduated from Mundelein college, Chicago, in commencement exercises held Saturday, June 3. Dolores received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Mary Joan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in : Psychology. Degrees were awarded to 284 members of the class of 1972 in the college's forty-first annual commencement. Motion is the biggest part of promotion. From Mrs. Jean Schmidt, Siren, I remember , when my father bought his first car - a shiny, black Model T Ford. It was 1917 and Dad had never driven an automobile before in his life. When he was notified that it had arrived at the car dealer's, excitement reigned at our house. Neighbors took him to town by horse and buggy, where he proceeded to leam how to drive the 'critter" home. It took him several hours to learn to shift from low to second with his foot, while at the same time con­ trolling the spark, the gas, and the steering wheel with his hands. When we spied him coming down the dirt road, Mother lined us kids up against the house so as not to distract Dad in his driv­ ing, and who knows, propably to protect us. Finally, he turned into the yard. When he stepped on the brakes the engine im­ mediately died. Dad grinned and climbed over the driver's "door" (which only looked as though it could open) and, like a kid, squeezed the Klaxon, making everyone jump out of their skins. After supper Dad gave us a ride. I was totally thrilled. Spring Grove Eva Freund 675-2135 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE In memory of those men who have given their lives for their country, a wreath was placed at the memorial plaque in front of the fire house on Monday morning. Invocation was by Rev. Willis Walker. The band played the Star Spangled Banner and there was a three gun salute. A parade was held led by the American Legion color guard and rifle squad of Richmond-Burton Post. Par­ ticipants were the Richmond- Burton high school band, the Spring Grove firemen, Little League baseball team, Cub Scouts and 4-H girls. The parade was halted at the post office while Cub Scouts raised the flag to fly at half mast. Rolls and coffee were served at the fire house. Two heads may be better than one - unless both are behind the steering wheel. i INSTALL FIRE CHIEF-At a ceremoay held recently. Jack Schmty was installed as newly elected fire chief of the Spring Grove Firemen. Pictured above is retiring Cljief Arnold Kattner handing him the gaveU Shown, left to right, are Lieutenant Secretair John Severs, Treasurer John Popelka. Chief Jach Schmitt, Retiring Chief Arnold Kattner, Assistant Chief Francis Kattner and Captain Willard Bychowski. ATTENTION! HOOVER SERVICE CLINIC SATURDAY. 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