|     Table of Contents The following articles were previously published in Bird Breeder magazine and are reprinted here with permission of the author. Copyright: Laurella Desborough  http://eclectusbreeder.com  All rights reserved by the author. Articles by Laurella Desborough (1997-2000) Model Aviculture Program (MAP) Husbandry Advice and Sharing Information IAS Voluntary Standards Avian Breeder Software Preparing an Aviary Manual for Bird-Sitters The Sale of Unweaned Babies When to Medicate? Protecting Birds from Pests Socialization of Baby Birds The Importance of a Quality Diet What is Organic Agriculture? Feather Plucking Bird Behavior A Look at Birds' Brains Successes and Disappointments Marketing at the End of the Season A Warning About Bird Marts Shipping Information Making Taxes Less Taxing Wrapping Up 1997 A New Year for Aviculture - 1999 Planning for Professionalism What Makes a Good Board Member? The Millenium Project The World of Eclectus Parrots The Eclectus Group Call to Action Non-Native Species Legislative Proposals California Legislation AB409 Historical Legislation Affecting Birds, August 1998 Proposed Legislation - Colorado, December 1997 Proposed Legislation - Wisconsin, December 1997 Animal Welfare Act (AWA) Congressional Hearing on USFWS Enforcement Activities California Aviculturist Legislative Alert Legislative Alert: Proposed Amendment to Animal Welfare Act (AWA) CITES Update 1997