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Avian Vet Insider: Passerines – A Lot of Bird in a Little Package

Discover the joys of finches, canaries, and other small birds with avian vet Dr. Stephanie Lamb. Learn about their care, health, and enrichment in this free webinar. Sign up and tune in on April 12!

Webinar: Ask the Vet With Dr. Tom Tully

Join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, April 19, as renowned avian veterinarian Dr. Tom Tully addresses our virtual audience’s questions about their birds’ health and well-being. With his vast knowledge and experience, Dr. Tully will provide valuable insights to help you become a better advocate for your feathered companion.

Webinar: A Look Back at the Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat

Lisa Bono gives us an exclusive look at the Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat. Discover expert insights on bird nutrition, behavior, health, and enrichment to elevate your bird care skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out, sign up today and tune in April 26th!

Webinar: The Grey Way: Greys & Hormones Live Q&A

Lisa Bono tackles viewer questions about hormonal behavior in African greys and other parrots! Sign up and tune in March 8!

Webinar: Translating Parrot: Hormonal Parrots – Just the Facts!

Join us March 1st when Pamela Clark explains hormonal influences on problematic parrot behaviors and how to minimize triggers sparking seasonal chaos.

Avian Vet Insider: The Pressures of Being a Parrot – Hormones Made Me Do It!

Don’t miss our March 15 webinar on hormones with Dr. Stephanie Lamb! Dr Lamb will explore what drives breeding behaviors and the associated health risks.

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Join our live interactive webinar on Friday, March 22, when Dr. Tom Tully answers questions from our virtual audience about their birds’ health and wellbeing. Even if you don’t have question, you can learn from others’, and Dr. Tully will share his extensive expertise to help bird owners provide the best care.

Webinar: Phoenix Landing 2024 Wellness Retreat – A “Can’t Miss” for Bird Owners!

Join Dr. Susan Orosz and Ann Brooks for an insider look at the 2024 Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat – a one-of-a-kind learning summit taking place over two days this April in Asheville, NC, to help bird owners and professionals elevate their bird care. Sign up and tune in February 2!

Webinar: Species Spotlight On The Patagonian Conure With Dr. Lamb

Join us February 9, when Dr. Lamb kicks start her new Lafeber webinar series: Species Spotlight! This first episode sheds a spotlight on the Patagonian conure, the largest of all conures, and a species she had the opportunity to see in the wild!

Webinar: Translating Parrot: Finding a Reputable Bird Breeder

Finding a responsible bird breeder takes insider know-how. In her latest episode of Translating Parrot, Pamela Clark addresses the challenge of identifying ethical bird breeders. What questions should you ask? What should you look for when visiting facilities? Join us February 16 and find out!

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Make 2024 the year of learning all about your bird’s health! Mark your calendars, and join this live interactive webinar on Friday, February 23, when Dr. Tom Tully answers questions from our virtual audience about their birds’ health and wellbeing. Even if you don’t have question, you can learn from others’, and Dr. Tully will share his extensive expertise to help bird owners provide the best care.

Webinar: Translating Parrot: Behavior 101 – Why Does My Parrot Do That?

Want to get expert advice on bird behavior? Join our free, live webinar on December 1st, and learn pet bird behavior basics from Pamela Clark, IAABC Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant and retired CVT .

Translating Parrot: The Challenges of the Green-cheeked Conure

Tune in to our free webinar on December 8th with special guest parrot behavior expert Pamela Clark , and learn how to decode and enrich the lives of the spirited yet demanding pint-sized green-cheeked conure.

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Get your avian health and care questions answered by renowned veterinarian Dr. Tom Tully in our live interactive webinar on Friday, December 15! Dr. Tully will share his extensive expertise to help bird owners provide the best care.

Webinar: Fun for the Holidays! Annual Pet Bird Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway – Special Time 11AM PST

In this fun holiday webinar, Lisa Bono will showcase holiday-themed, custom-made toys for your pet birds! There will also be giveaways of toys and Lafeber products for some lucky viewers. Sign-up and tune in on Wednesday, December 20th, for your chance to win!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: The Truth About Toxins

Discover dangerous toxics hiding in plain sight that could harm your bird in this special live webinar with avian vet Dr. Stephanie Lamb. Sign up and tune in on November 3!

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Get your avian health and care questions answered by renowned veterinarian Dr. Tom Tully in our live interactive webinar on Friday, November 17! Dr. Tully will share his extensive expertise to help bird owners provide the best care.

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Geriatrics – Is My Parrot a Senior & What Should I Do?

Get valuable insights on senior bird care from avian vet Dr. Stephanie Lamb in this free webinar. Dr. Lamb will share tips on nutrition, common issues, and what to watch for in aging birds, using her expertise to help bird owners support their feathered companions through their senior years. She’ll also field viewers’ questions about their older birds. Sign up and tune in on October 6!

Webinar: The Grey Way—The Older Grey 

Learn how to care for your aging African grey parrot in this free webinar with parrot expert Lisa Bono, focused on maximizing comfort and quality of life for older greys. Lisa will share insider tips on identifying age-related issues, determining when an African grey parrot is “older,” and tailoring care to support African greys through their senior years. Sign up and tune in on October 13!

Webinar: Translating Parrot: Choosing, Adopting & Bringing Home An Older Parrot

Join us October 20 with renowned parrot expert Pamela Clark and learn insider tips for adopting and caring for an older companion bird. Pamela will guide you through the process, from choosing the right age and species to integrating adopted parrots into your flock, using her decades of experience to ensure a smooth transition.

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Have a question about your bird’s health?! Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s nutrition, care, and well-being, or simply tune in to learn more about maintaining good health in our avian companions in this interactive webinar on October 27!

Translating Parrot: The Best Life – Tips & Essential Practices for Parrots of All Sizes

Don’t miss our free live webinar on September 22 with renowned parrot expert Pamela Clark to gain invaluable, practical tips on understanding parrot behavior and providing the best care. This interactive session will help parrot owners of all levels learn how to translate what their birds want and need for an improved quality of life.

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: ExoticsCon – What’s New in Avian Medicine?

Join us live September 15 for a special webinar with Dr. Stephanie Lamb as she gives us a recap of the recent ExoticsCon 2023, a veterinary conference focusing on Exotics Medicine. This is your chance to learn about the latest advances in avian medicine presented by dedicated avian veterinarians and researchers at this year’s gathering!

Lisa Bono webinar November 10, 2023

Webinar: The Grey Way: Ask Lisa Anything About Greys!

There are many sides to African grey parrots—highly intelligent, capable of being brilliant mimickers, sometimes full of shenanigans…the list goes on and on. In this episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono will channel her years of experience living with African grey parrots to answer viewer questions about this intriguing parrot! Sign up and tune in November 10!

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Dr. Tom Tully

Have a question about your bird’s health?! Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s nutrition, care, and well-being, or simply tune in to learn more about maintaining good health in our avian companions in this interactive webinar on September 29!

Webinar: Translating Parrot: Cockatoos – Unraveling the Mysteries

Join us on August 4 for an exciting new Lafeber webinar series, “Translating Parrot,” which focusses on Parrot Behavior & Wellness with Pamela Clark, a well-known author, speaker, IAABC Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant & retired CVT. In this episode, Pamela will tackle why cockatoos can be such challenging companions as well as address cockatoo myths vs. facts.

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Have a question about your bird’s health?! Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s nutrition, care, well-being and other health-related topic in this interactive webinar on August 11!

Webinar: The Grey Way — But I Read It on the Internet! Part 1

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, presents Part 1 of her 2-part webinar on “But I read it on the Internet!” While there is a wealth of pet bird information to be found online, Lisa will address some of the red flags she’s come across perusing the Internet. Sign up and tune in on August 18 to find out!

Webinar: The Grey Way — But I Read It on the Internet! Part 2 

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, presents Part 2 of her webinar on “But I read it on the Internet!” While there is a wealth of pet bird information to be found online, Lisa will address some of the red flags she’s come across perusing the Internet. Sign up and tune in on August 25 to find out!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Enrichment & Building Trust Through “Trick” Training

Sign up and tune in on Friday, July 14, for our latest webinar episode of Avian Insider with Dr. Stephanie Lamb. Dr. Lamb will discuss how teaching your bird simple behaviors or tricks not only offers enrichment and build trust between you and your bird, but how it encourages exercise and can serve as a distraction from unwanted and hormonal behavior.

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Have a question about your bird’s health?! Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s nutrition, care, well-being and other health-related topic in this interactive webinar on July 21!

Webinar: NEW Series! Translating Parrot: Travel – Is it Right for Your Bird?

Join us on July 28 for an exciting new Lafeber webinar series, “Translating Parrot,” which focusses on Parrot Behavior & Wellness with Pamela Clark, a well-known author, speaker, IAABC Certified Parrot Behavior Consultant & retired CVT. In her premiere episode, Pamela will discuss the best strategies for traveling with parrots and how it can be a valuable experience for our companion parrots.

Webinar: The Grey Way — My Bird Wants That! But Does Your Bird Need That?

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will go over pet bird products and foods that might not be in the best interest of your bird, no matter how much your bird, or you, might like it. Sign up and tune in on June 9 to find out!

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on June 16!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider — “Symptoms” & What They Might Mean

Join us on June 23, when Dr. Lamb will discuss why a vet visit is in order whenever your bird exhibits any type of symptom, or change in behavior, appetite, or appearance. Sign up and find out why on June 23!

Webinar: The Grey Way—Bling that Cage!

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips to help bird owners bling out their bird’s cage. Sign up and tune in Friday, May 5, 2023!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Free Feeding or Meals — What is Best for Parrots?

Join us on May 12, when Dr. Lamb will tackle a new trend of feeding meals to parrots, where they only have access to food for each meal rather than free feeding (having food available at all times). Which is best? Sign up and tune in on May 12 to find out!

Webinar Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on May 19!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider— The Avian Musculoskeletal System

Join us on April 14 to learn all about your bird’s musculoskeletal system. Dr. Lamb’s discussion will include the mechanics of flight and common problems she encounters in pet birds. She will cover fractures and how to deal with them, nutritional disorders that affect the bones, hormone-related problems, joint disorders, and more. Sign up and tune in April 14!

Webinar: The Grey Way—An Owner’s Guide to an Avian Vet Visit

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips to help bird owners prep their birds for a stress-free visit to the vet. Sign up and tune in Friday, April 21, 2023!

Webinar Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on April 28.

Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10

Spring will soon be here and along with it, pet bird enthusiasts might start to notice changes in their birds’ behavior. Join us on March 17 to know what might be going on with your bird as Dr. Lamb gives us a rundown of the Top 10 hormone-related questions and concerns she hears from pet bird owners.

CANCELED Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on March 24.

Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will help bird owners navigate their birds’ hormones as we head into spring! Sign up and tune in Friday, March 31, 2023!

Avian Vet Insider: Feather Disorders in Pet Birds – Special Time 11AM PST

Join us on February 10, when Dr. Lamb will discuss feather disorders in pet birds. Dr. Lamb will first explore the various problems that can occur with feathers. She will discuss infectious diseases, nutritional problems, odd disorders, and yes, even that pesky topic—Feather Destructive Behavior(FDB).

Webinar: The Grey Way: Behavior – Why Understanding Instinct is the Key

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way—Why Understanding Instinct is the Key, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will help bird owners unravel the mysteries of parrot behavior! Sign up and tune in Friday, February 17, 2023!

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on February 24.

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider – Respiratory Disease in Pet Birds (Special Time 11AM PST)

Join us on December 2, when Dr. Lamb will discuss common infectious diseases including aspergillosis and chlamydia that are known to classically affect the respiratory system. She will also cover allergic airway disease to bring more awareness to this disorder, and more.

Webinar: Fun for the Holidays! Annual Pet Bird Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway

In this fun holiday webinar, Lisa Bono will showcase holiday-themed, custom-made toys for your pet birds! There will also be giveaways of toys and Lafeber products for some lucky viewers. Sign-up and tune in on Tuesday, December 20th, for your chance to win!

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on December 16.

Webinar: The Grey Way—Planning a Parrot-centric Holiday!

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will talk about all the ways you can cater to your pet birds and give them their own holiday fun and feasting! Sign up and tune in Friday, November 4, 2022!

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Holiday Hazards for Pet Birds (Special Time 11AM PST)

In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) will discuss holiday hazards for pet birds. Learn about some of the things to watch for and holiday-related cases that vets treat in this insider’s view of the holiday happenings. Sign up and tune in on November 11!

Dr. Tully webinar

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on November 18.

Webinar: University Vet Insider—Experiences of an Exotics Pet Vet

Get a “bird veterinarian’s eye view” as Joerg Mayer DVM, MS, DABVP(ECM), DECZM, DACZM joins us from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where he works in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Zoological Medicine Service. Dr. Mayer will talk about his experiences with treating parrots and other bird species as well as what it’s like to teach the next generation of Avian & Exotics Veterinarians. Sign up and tune in Friday, October 7!

Our 100th Webinar! Dr. Lamb Joins Us Live from Macaw Recovery Network in Costa Rica

Join us on October 21 for a very special webinar with Dr. Stephanie Lamb. Dr. Lamb kickstarted Lafeber’s weekly webinar series back in 2020 and will help us celebrate our 100th webinar by broadcasting live from the field at the Macaw Recovery Network in Costa Rica. This is such a special opportunity made possible by Lafeber Company! There will be some fun giveaways, too, so don’t miss this very special event! Sign up and tune in Friday, October 21!

CANCELLED Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on October 28.

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Kidney Disease in Pet Birds

In this free webinar, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will talk about kidney disease in pet birds, such as common kidney problems, including various infectious causes, toxins, nutritional disorders, and metabolic disorders that lead to kidney damage. Sign up and tune in on September 16!

Webinar: The Grey Way: Exercise Your Parrot to Good Health

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer exercise tips and tricks for getting your flock up and moving! Sign up and tune in Friday, September 23!

Webinar: The Grey Way: By the Numbers – Managing a Multi-Bird Household

In this free webinar episode of The Grey Way, Lisa Bono, CPBC, will offer tips and tricks for managing a multi-bird household. Sign up and tune in Friday, August 12!

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

Don’t miss your chance to ask Dr. Tully a question about your bird’s health, nutrition, care, or behavior problem in this interactive webinar on August 19.

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