DISH Player-DVR 510 – DVR – 100 hour(s) – DISH network

DISH Player-DVR 510 – DVR – 100 hour(s) – DISH network

• Includes DISH Video-On-Demand Service that allows you to pause live TV, play, stop, fast forward, fast reverse, skip forward..
• 120 gigabyte hard drive
• Up to 100 hours* of 100% digital personal video recording
• Up to 9-day extended Electronic Programming Guide

The DISH Player-DVR 510 is a DISH Network satellite receiver that is capable of recording up to 100 hours* of programming on a 120 GB hard-drive. DISH Player-DVR 510 also includes DISH Video-On-Demand Service that provides the ability to pause live TV, record standard definition DISH Network programming, skip recorded commercials and create instant replays.

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Cuttlebone with Holder – Medium

Cuttlebone with Holder – Medium

• 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″

Your bird will keep their beak in tip-top shape with this cuttlebone. Complete with holder that attaches easily to your bird’s cage.Size:1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″

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The Available Methods for Parrot Gender Determination

Usually, a bird’s gender is unknown to other species of beings; it is a well kept secret for the bird itself and its kind. When nature created the birds, it never took into consideration the human specie and the knowledge that this last one needs.

In some birds, the gender can be identified by the individual’s colors, wither completely, or, in some cases, only when they reach maturity. The eclectus male for instance is green, while the female is red. At maturity, the nasal area (cere) of a parakeet male is blue and the female’s one is brow. However, there are still many species of birds that don’t have different colors depending on the gender.

The importance of knowing a pet’s gender is represented by their owners’ desire to give them proper names or to know what pronouns to use when they are addressing or referring to the animals. It also matters for the breeding of the animals because some people know not to expect babies from a pair of birds of the same sex.

Many methods were discovered so far to determine the birds’ gender, some of them scientific and some of them, most of them, non – scientific, discovered by common people in their own houses. We will show and overview of the scientific methods of discovering the birds’ sex: DNA Sexing, Surgical Sexing, Blood Feather Testing and Fecal Analysis.

Every method of testing has both negative and positive sides and the best one is the one that fits the owner’s needs and the situation.

The DNA Sexing method:

In this procedure, a drop of the bird’s blood is required for a DNA testing. The DNA will show an image that will provide reliable information about the bird’s gender. This method is very accurate but it takes up to four weeks to be processed.

The blood is collected from a vein or a toenail by the owner and placed in a prepared collection of vial. This way it can be sent to a lab even by using regular mail. This method is very easy to be performed and it is not stressful.

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A bird’s DNA is unique and cannot be modified. So, as in human DNA, a bird’s one is the same since the moment of birth until death. Those tests performed on birds DNA can also be stored by the labs that own a data bank and can be later used for identification or matching.

This method is thus, very easy to be done, it is not expensive and if the period of waiting for the results is not a problem, it may be the best choice. This DNA test will show a bird’s gender and not its capability of reproducing.

The surgical sexing method:

The second method of discovering a bird’s gender is the surgical sexing. This can be done only by a veterinarian, through endoscopic surgery. The bird is put under anesthesia and through a small cut in the bird’s skin, the veterinarian inserts a small metal tube with a light attached on, called the endoscope. This way, the bird’s sexual organs can be seen and, along with the gender, the veterinarian can determine the sexual maturity, any abnormalities and the possibility of reproduction.

Even though this method is very accurate and quick, it may put the bird under a lot of stress. Unlike the DNA sexing method, this one provides immediate results for the owner, in case this one is interested in breeding the bird. The procedure is quite safe, but, on some occasions, it may generate some post – operative or anesthesia complications. The primary concern was the injected anesthesia because it induced a long period of sleep and vomiting. Researchers have discovered new anesthetics for the birds, gases that eliminate the side effects caused by the injected ones. Those new anesthetics are considered by the experts to have negligible risks and the bird will wake up in a matter of minutes after the gas mask is removed.

In the past, veterinarians used to tattoo birds after their genders were determined through surgery. Males were tattooed under the right wing and females under the left one. More recently, microchips or leg bands were used for marking them.

The Blood Feather Analysis (BFA) method:

This method requires a blood chromosome test. This test is performed on cultured tissue from the bird’s blood feathers. If the bird has no blood feathers, some will be pulled out and in their place new ones will grow in two or three weeks. Those feathers are put in a special container with cold packs and sent via priority mail to the laboratory where their tissue is grown and researched under a microscope. The results will appear in around two weeks.

As in the case of DNA sexing of the birds, this method is accurate and safe; and it works on any bird regardless the age but the results are not prompt. As negative sides of this testing method are the higher costs for priority mail and the impossibility of checking the sexual organs of the birds in the cases of breeders.

The Fecal Method of gender determination:

This method is not as accurate as the others and it depends on more than one factor. It consists in collecting fresh fecal samples from the bird in special conditions and mailing them to the lab. The specialists will determine the gender by the hormones (estrogen and testosterone) level from the fecal sample. This method can only be applied on mature birds and it depends on the health of the birds and on the conditions of the sample’s collection.

The fecal method is not expensive, is safe and should bring the results in one week.

Every person will choose the sexing method for his or her bird as it best fits his or her needs. Probably, the breeders will choose the surgical method because of it’s advantages, while those who own a pet bird will choose DNA or BFA methods.

Thinking about a Pet Fowl? Ask Oneself These 7 Crucial Issues

Birds can make great pets and companions and there are several diverse birds to pick from. Two of the most common are cockatiels and parakeets. Cockatiels and parakeets make great pets that only call for simple day-to-day care. They don’t get up a whole lot of area, they consume tiny amounts of meals, and they don’t need a every day stroll outdoors. They love currently being close to men and women and often want out of their cages just so they can be nearer to you. Some even understand to speak.

You’re not on your own in considering a pet fowl. In reality, according to the American Pet Goods Makers Association (APPMA), birds are the 3rd most common pet behind cats and dogs.

It all seems excellent doesn’t it? Sluggish down a minor bit, ahead of you rush out to purchase a cockatiel or a parakeet, take some time to believe about regardless of whether or not you are prepared for a hen companion. There are a number of points for you to think about prior to you choose if you’re all set for the obligations that comes with parakeets and cockatiels.

Do your self a favor and don’t buy a parakeet or cockatiel till you ask oneself the subsequent inquiries:

Do I have enough patience for a bird? Cockatiels and parakeets are social animals and they like attention. You should give them at least a 50 % an hour of consideration a day to hold them pleased.

Am I a neat freak? All birds (not just cockatiels and parakeets) can be rather messy. You’re possibly heading to have some feathers and bird seed to pick up all around the cage.

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Can I care for my fowl appropriately? You’re taking the proper initial step by hunting for info about birds. It’s important for you to know all of your cockatiel’s or parakeet’s desires prior to you deliver him or her home.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming that considering that you previously have a dog, cat or some other pet, that you know how to get care of a hen. Birds have very diverse needs than other pets. I’m afraid it’s a tiny far more complex than sticking your bird in a cage and giving it water and birdseed.

Do I have place in my home for a fowl cage and other ‘bird accessories”? You want to think about in which you’re heading to spot the cage in your residence ahead of you walk in the door with it. And bear in mind, the larger the hen, the bigger the cage. (Be confident to examine the do’s and don’t of cage placement. There are areas in your house that are really risky for your hen.)

Do I have the time to give my hen what it requirements? In addition to the time you ought to invest with your fowl giving him or her interest, you should spend some time preparing meals for your hen. A suitable food plan for a wholesome cockatiel or parakeet consists of refreshing vegetables and fruits – not just seeds.

Specifically what type of chook (and how several) do I want? Determine regardless of whether you want a feminine or a male fowl. Perhaps you would like to have a pair of birds so that you can breed them. It’s less difficult to feel via these kinds of concerns now as a substitute of waiting till you’re speaking to a breeder.

Am I all set for a lengthy-term commitment? As I said above, it’s not uncommon for cockatiels to reside 15-20 many years and parakeets can dwell 12-14 many years. Getting a pet fowl is a prolonged-expression dedication. Please don’t get a cockatiel or a parakeet contemplating that you’re going to “test it for a while”. There are by now also a lot of birds in rescue and adoption centers.

If you don’t know what to anticipate ahead of you convey one property, you may possibly be in for a shock. Nonetheless, if you’ve gone by means of the checklist previously mentioned and made the decision that you’re prepared for a new feathered household member, then congratulations! Get ready for a lengthy, loving and pleased partnership.

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Projects Abroad Update From the Taricaya Conservation Research Centre in Peru

Stuart Timson, Director of our incredible Peruvian Conservation Project gives us the news from the Amazon Rainforest:

The heavy rains promised by the storms earlier in January never materialized and so this wet season has been relatively dry thus enabling us to work without delays over the last couple of months. With the lodge filling up to near capacity and the willingness of the volunteers to get stuck in I have been able to advance much quicker than planned. A lot has been accomplished in little time and I will try and do justice to all the hard work and the latest advances at Taricaya.

Let’s start with the ongoing improvements in the animal release program and needless to say there are new residents in the project whilst old friends have been released back into the wild. Our nursery is starting to fill up and there were three new arrivals over the last few weeks. A first at Taricaya was an infant common squirrel monkey, whose continual chattering is now a familiar sound around the centre. Later the same week we also received another young paca and a dusky-headed parakeet chick. The nursery seems much more vibrant with the new additions and the place has also been brightened up by the artistic talents of some of our volunteers who painted numerous animals on the walls creating a much more colorful environment. Plans for April include new cages for the growing macaw populations as just two weeks ago we received two more chestnut-fronted macaws and a scarlet macaw.

Just as we received new guests last month we also released some old ones. Bianca the young paca was growing at a phenomenal rate and was quickly outgrowing her cage in the nursery. Pacas are naturally very independent animals so we decided to release her just in front of the lodge. Being nocturnal by nature she is now happily running around at night often startling volunteers on their way back from the dining room. She is continuing to grow and appears to be thriving with her new freedom.

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Moving on I feel that several sightings around the reserve are worthy of a mention not only for the amazing experiences they provided for the volunteers but also as indicators of a healthy ecosystem and reflecting our good work in the reserve. Anaconda Colpa had not been visited for a while and the first few groups to use it this year had some great sightings including a red-brocket deer, a tayra and two grisons. The last two species belong to the weasel family, Mustelidae, and the grison is an animal that we have only ever seen once before around the reserve. Last week a group of visiting tourists got a wonderful surprise when they reached the top canopy platform to see a margay standing in the kapok tree. This small arboreal cat is rarely seen as it is generally nocturnal but I am confident that this individual was the one that we released in 2004 about 600m from the canopy. Whether it is the same or not it is a wonderful sighting, one of the best at the canopy so far.

The farm project continues to flourish and in March we concentrated on our Heliconia project. We are already producing large quantities of flowers from our original plants but this month we were given a collection of many different species to grow and hopefully make nurseries should the flowers find a market. This meant that volunteers were clearing and planting a lot of the time and we now have several plots with neat rows of the different species. We now have to wait for the plants to react after the transfer from Puerto Maldonado and hope that the new species produce flowers with a good market value. Elsewhere at the farm the donkeys are recovering well from a stomach parasite and the volunteers are training them by riding them around some of the trails. One female is pregnant so she just follows along behind without a rider. The idea is to increase their stamina to enable them to work when fully recuperated.

As you can see a lot has been accomplished already this year and with a lodge full of industrious volunteers I expect to keep the work rate up over the coming months. It is an exciting time to be involved and there is plenty of work for everyone!!

Find Out About Our Conservation Project in Peru

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Hi Ho Cherry-O

Hi Ho Cherry-O

• Early childhood board game
• Race to be the first to have 10 cherries in your basket
• Introduces kids to counting
• Reading not required
• Children try to be first to pick their trees clean, filling their buckets with cherries. Just watch out for the dog, the bird, and the spilled bucket!

For over 30 years, Hi Ho! Cherry-O has delighted children and parents with its simple-yet-fun introduction to counting. Children try to be first to pick their trees clean, filling their buckets with cherries. Just watch out for the dog, the bird, and the spilled bucket! Colors and parts may vary. No reading required. Includes gameboard, four cherry buckets and 40 plastic cherries.

For 2 to 4 players.

Round and round she goes. Hi Ho! Cherry-O is the counting game in which players race to be the first to have 10 cherries in their basket. A spin of the arrow determines your fate. It will instruct you to pick one, two, three, or four cherries from your tree and put ‘em in your basket. That is, of course, if you don’t land on the bird or the dog, requiring you to take two cherries from your basket and return them to the tree. And try not to land on the spilled bucket or–you guessed it–spill the contents of your basket or you start over. –Alison Golder

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Awaken the Giant Within You

 

Your True Size Is Measured By Your Courage, Wisdom, and Love.

Even as a baby elephant, Bulig was big.

As Bulig grew up, he was taller and bigger than all his playmates.

It didn’t take long for the other elephant to be afraid of him. And Bulig knew this. So he used his size to terrify others to do what he wanted them to do.

He’d snort and growl as he’d say, “I’ll crush you!” It was his usual greeting to anyone he met on the road.

Obviously, if the other elephants were scared of Bulig, the other smaller animals would be as well. Monkeys, deers, tigers, and even lions stood in awe at the huge animal.

The elephants gave him a special home on top of a small hill. And Bulig’s throne was a gigantic bed. There he lay down and lorded it over the jungle.

Each morning, the elephants would give him a basketful of bananas. And the monkeys would give him a basketful of apples. And the deer would give him a basketful of nuts. This happened everyday.

So Bulig grew even bigger. And the more he grew, the more terrified the animals became of him.

He now became a god to all the animals there.

A group of pelicans took turns fanning him.

A group of parakeets sang to him in the morning.

A group of monkey acrobats performed for his evening entertainment.

For the longest time, Bulig never much left his home.

In fact, for years, he didn’t even stand up from his giant bed.

All he really did was snort and growl once in awhile, “I will crush you!” And every time he said it, all the animals would be terrified.

Because he didn’t move much, he became as fat as ten elephants put together!

Now, even other animals from other jungles would visit to see for themselves if the Legend of the Giant Elephant was true. And all of them would stand in terror at the sight of the great beast.

One of those animals was a tiny turtle by the name Pokito.

Pokito heard about this Elephant and wanted to see him.

Being a young and playful turtle, he thought it would be great to be friends with the giant elephant.

So one day, he walked up to Bulig who was like a mountain compared to Pokito. But Pokito wasn’t afraid.

He said, “Hi great Bulig! Can I be your friend?”

All the animals around Bulig gasped in horror. Who dared speak to Bulig in that way? Does he know what he was saying? Poor turtle!

Bulig was insulted that a little creature was not worshipping him as a god. So he snorted and growled his usual growl and said, “I will crush you!”

But Pokito was a wise turtle. He saw that behind Bulig’s size was great weakness. He felt pity for him. So he simply said, “Bulig, I just want to be your friend. If you don’t want to, that’s fine. I’ll just go on my merry way…”

As he turned around, Bulig got even angrier and snorted and growled again and said in a bigger voice, “I WILL CRUSH YOU!”

All the animals scampered behind bushes, rocks, and trees. It was the first time they heard Bulig this angry.

Pokito turned around to face the giant again and said calmly, “Bulig, I wouldn’t do that if I were you. You might hurt yourself…”

Bulig’s face turned red as a fire truck.

He stood up. Or at least tried to.

Remember, it has been years since he even stood up!

“Ummph… Ummmph…. Ummmmmmmph!” Bulig struggled and struggled but couldn’t stand up!

“Bulig, please don’t do that…” Pokito said.

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All the animals left their hiding places. They were totally shocked to see their god having difficulty standing up!

Finally, Bulig’s legs folded and he came crashing to the ground. Whaaam!

Bulig was now in pain, but his humiliation was even greater than any physical pain he was feeling at that moment.

First, a little monkey began to jeer.

Soon, other monkeys joined him.

And after awhile, all the animals began to ridicule Bulig. They taunted him and called him names. “Weakling!”, “Fatso!”, and “Blubberhouse!”

That was when Pokito screamed, “Stooooooooop it!”

Everyone hushed at the brave turtle in front of them.

“For years, you worshipped Bulig as a god,” Pokito said, “but now, you’re insulting him as the enemy. Why are you doing that? Bulig is just one of us, just like any other animal.”

Pokito marched to the embarrassed, whimpering Bulig and said, “Do you need help to stand up?” Sheepishly, Bulig nodded his head.

The turtle turned to the other elephants, “Help your friend stand up.”

The other elephants were astounded by the wisdom of the little turtle. All of them went beside the giant, and together, pushed him up.

With great effort, the huge elephant stood up.

With his knees still trembling, Bulig smiled at the turtle and quietly said, “Thank you. You are the real giant.”

Pokito smiled. “Thank you.”

Bulig asked, “Can you be my friend?”

The turtle said, “On one condition. You have to join me in jogging every morning.” He winked.

And all the animals broke out in laughter.

7 Lessons for Life

I wrote this little story for Mustard, our children’s magazine. (Why Mustard? From mustard seed! If you want to subscribe and get 10 fun-filled issues for your kids, log on at www.shepherdsvoice.com.ph )

But the powerful lessons in the story aren’t for children only.

In fact, I believe adults need to hear them more than kids do!

Here are the 7 life-changing lessons from the story:

Lesson #1:

Don’t look for worshippers; Look for true friends instead.

Not all friends are created equal. Some friends are just fans. They admire you. They flatter you. They fear you. They benefit from you. But when you need them, they’re not there. Choose true friends over fans anytime. When you have a problem, they’ll stick there by your side.

Lesson #2:

The best way to look for a true friend is to be one.

Are you a true friend? Do you care for people? Do you go out of your way to express your love for them? The best investment you’ll ever make will be in your relationships. There lies your true gold.

Lesson #3:

Bullies are weak. Avoid them or face up to them,

but never be afraid of them.

Do you have bullies in your life? You’ll always cross paths with bullies. Bullies intimidate people. Bullies want you to fear them. They manipulate you to follow them. Depending on the situation, you can avoid them or face up to them. But never be afraid of bullies. Because all bullies are fake. With their outward force, they cover up their weakness. But deep within, a bully is a fragile child with lots of fears.

Lesson #4:

When someone doesn’t like to be your friend,

just walk off and go on your merry way.

Life is too beautiful to be sad at one person’s rejection.

People-pleasers want to please everyone. And when one person rejects them, they die within. Because people-pleasers need to be needed. When a person rejects them, they get hurt deeply—and carry this hurt wherever they go and allow this hurt to affect their lives forever. What does a mature person do when they receive rejection? They get hurt like everyone else but they don’t carry the hurt. They shake the dust of their feet and move on. They love themselves. They love life.

Lesson #5:

When someone is angry with you in an unjust way, pity that person.

He will be hurting himself.

Don’t pity yourself when you suffer unjust anger. Remember that unjust anger destroys the person who is angry, not you. Pity him.

Lesson #6:

Always be good and kind to everyone—

whether he be a king or a beggar.

Every human being you meet in life is God’s child. Whether he sits on a throne or lies on the mud, it makes no difference. That person is your family.

Lesson #7:

Your true size is measured by your courage, wisdom, and love.

Are you a big person? Measure your courage and wisdom. By how you love, you shall know

64″ X 21″ X 62″ Double Flight Bird Cage

64″ X 21″ X 62″ Double Flight Bird Cage

• 64″ X 21″ X 62″ ( over all height )
• Center Divider
• Casters
• Supply storage shelf

Here is a full 64″ wide double flight cage with center divider. Perfect for small to medium birds. This cage is 64″ X 21″ X 62″ (overall height). Privide your own feeders and perches and watch ‘em fly. Select your preferred color from Bronze, Pure White, Charcoal, Platinum, Green or Blue (simply email us your color choice when you buy). Due to the size and weight of this cage, we will have it shipped to you directly from the manufacturer’s warehouse. Note that most of the freight companies will offer only curbside delivery in an item this large.

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Chicken Coop Plans ? What You Need to Know

A chicken coop is a structure you use to house your chickens. It is sometimes called a chicken shack. Fist time chicken growers might think that they can substitute a bird cage for a chicken coop. Unfortunately, this cannot be the case. Chickens have needs different from other birds like parrots or parakeets. You need not shortchange your chickens by using readily available bird cages because chicken shacks are easy to make anyway. You can build coops using available chicken coop plans or you can also make your own.

What are the important things that you should consider in creating chicken shack layouts?

The size of the coop is the first thing that should be considered. The coop should have enough space for each chicken to be able to freely move around without bumping into another. Normally each chicken should have about 2 – 3 square feet of space.

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The next important aspect that you have to consider in making chicken coop plans is the protection it gives against extreme weather conditions. Chickens are easily affected by drafts. The chicken coop should have ample protection against this like having covers on the walls. The cover should be something that can be rolled down whenever there is strong wind or rolled up when the air is hot or humid.

Then you should also consider protection against predators. The walls should be strong enough to ward them off. There shouldn’t be any access for any predator to get in.

Provisions for cleaning the coop should also be considered. There should have enough windows and doors where you can take the chickens out or put them back in. There should be accesses for removing wastes or for replenishing food.

Chicken coop plans should be well thought of. Well planned coops will be good for the health of your chickens and will also make things easier for you.

Chicken Coop Plans ? What You Need to Know

A chicken coop is a structure you use to house your chickens. It is sometimes called a chicken shack. Fist time chicken growers might think that they can substitute a bird cage for a chicken coop. Unfortunately, this cannot be the case. Chickens have needs different from other birds like parrots or parakeets. You need not shortchange your chickens by using readily available bird cages because chicken shacks are easy to make anyway. You can build coops using available chicken coop plans or you can also make your own.

What are the important things that you should consider in creating chicken shack layouts?

The size of the coop is the first thing that should be considered. The coop should have enough space for each chicken to be able to freely move around without bumping into another. Normally each chicken should have about 2 – 3 square feet of space.

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The next important aspect that you have to consider in making chicken coop plans is the protection it gives against extreme weather conditions. Chickens are easily affected by drafts. The chicken coop should have ample protection against this like having covers on the walls. The cover should be something that can be rolled down whenever there is strong wind or rolled up when the air is hot or humid.

Then you should also consider protection against predators. The walls should be strong enough to ward them off. There shouldn’t be any access for any predator to get in.

Provisions for cleaning the coop should also be considered. There should have enough windows and doors where you can take the chickens out or put them back in. There should be accesses for removing wastes or for replenishing food.

Chicken coop plans should be well thought of. Well planned coops will be good for the health of your chickens and will also make things easier for you.

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