Everyone Please Welcome - Jean Pattison to our "Ask The Experts Staff"

[Kevin]

Jean Pattison (African Grey and Poicephalus Parrots)

Jean Pattison, known as "The African Queen", along with her husband Tim, owns the African Queen Aviary. In 1984 she acquired a pair of Senegals and from there her fascination with African parrots grew to include over 100 pairs of African parrots, including an impressive collection of the Un-cape parrot. Her studied observation of the Senegals taught her about behavior and social patterns that she was able to apply to other African parrots in her care. She lectures at many of the national and international conventions and symposiums, and is currently the past President of the African Parrot Society. She has also written for many of the major publications including Bird Talk, Bird Breeder On Line, and AFA Watchbird. We here at Birdboard consider ourselves very fortunate to add her to our team of experts.


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Introduction:

Thank you for inviting me to the Birdboard.
Before 1984, I had a few parrots as pets, and before starting any type of
serious breeding, I attended all the conferences and seminars that I could
possibly go to. This was a time before we had any tests for diagnosing any
illnesses in birds. We have come a long way in aviculture, yet I feel a lot
of the real hard-core information is not being made available. I hope I can
help change that. Thanks again.

Jean

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Jean “The African Queen” Pattison
6615 New Tamp Highway
Lakeland, FL. 33815

Telephone: (863)686-4532
Link: http://members.tripod.com/The_African_Queen/
http://www.afqueen.com/

[The Outlaw]

Jean:

I am so proud to see you here and I also noticed your amazing and thoughtful post last night on PBFD. Heck, you weren't even on the clock yet. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining our team. We are truly honored.

THE OUTLAW
aka
Nancy

[Joel]

Welcome Jean...........I'm positive you wouldn't remember me from many years ago but I had the pleasure of meeting you in person at your place. I came with a friend & I purchased some Meyers youngsters from you. I was quite impressed by your dedication to all of your birds and to the love of the hobby etc.......Again, thanks for joining us and for offering your immense knowledge to assist all of us in different areas........

[kathyellen]

Welcome, it is such a great honor and responsibility to care for these wonderful creatures, their lives and quailty of life is all in our hands. Your help will make that responsibility a little less daunting.

[BirdzRmylife]

Welcome :icon_smil ! Its a pleasure to "meet" you, and thank-you so much for coming to our board =)

[willowbirdy218]

Welcome to BirdBoard Jean!! I look forward to reading your knowledgable posts. I'm sure i will have some questions for you soon because i own 2 african species...an African grey and a Fischers lovebird. Thank you for joining BirdBoard.

[Tiki]

Welcome to Birdboard, Jean! I am sure we all have much to learn from you!

[cgrite]

Welcome to the BB Jean....!!!! We all appreciate your time and knowledge.....Thanks for joining us!

[Beaks]

Hope you can join us in chat sometime too.

John

[danforth3]

Welcome!. Although I do not as of yet own a Grey, I hope to add one to my flock this year. I'm glad to see that when I do get one, I will have an expert who can give help and advice for any sticky situations.

Cathy