Edison NJ, May 14th. The Real Macaw Expo

[Lisa B]

The Real Macaw Parrot Club Exposition 2005
Saturday, May 14, 2005

Raritan Expo Center
97 Sunfield Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837

Hours: 9 - 5


NJ's Only All Bird Mart

Vendors Galore Raffles All Day

Fun Activities for the Kids and Family

The Real Macaw Parrot Club of Northern New Jersey is hosting its 5th Parrot Expo, May 14th, 2005 in Edison, NJ. The all day admission is $7 per person with children under 5 free. The admission includes access to the huge vendor room and free seminars. There will also be a toy making workshop for a small fee and activities for children. Parking is free. Clipped pet birds with carriers are welcome.



Speaker and Event Schedule
Time Event

11:00
4:00
Mattie Sue Athan - Companion Parrot Behavior Consultant and Award Winning Author. Move your mouse over the link for more information.
2:00 Maggie Wright - The Grey Play Round Table magazine and author. Move your mouse over the link for more information.
10:00
1:00
3:00 NJ Bird Man - Three Exotic Bird Shows will be performed during the day.
12:00 Toy Making Workshop with Jim Foxwell.

All events are free except for the toy making workshop which has an $8 fee for supplies.
More events are planned, check back for updates.
Speakers, times, and fees are subject to change without notice.

[Lisa B]

Expo 2005 Vendors


Bird Toy Man - The BIRD TOY MAN provides a very large selection of bird toys, swings, play gyms, cups and bottles, perches and millet spray. All at prices that can't be beat! My products can be purchased directly through my web site at www.birdtoyman.com and at most bird marts and shows.

Wings of Hope - Wings of Hope is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 2000, serving NJ and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to assisting owners in finding new, loving homes for their animals when they can no longer care for them, with an emphasis on Avian Exotics.

Parrot Haven - Founded in 1999, Long Island's 1st pet bird sanctuary, takes in any homeless or handicapped bird. No bird is ever euthanized or turned away. Our goal is to find loving homes for all residents through members of our parent organization, The Parrot Fancier's Club. Go to www.parrotclubs.com for more info.

FunTime Birdy - Don't let your bird be a Perch Potato! New and innovative play gyms for Parakeet to Amazon size birds. Play gyms include 3 free handcrafted toys. All play gyms are extremely lightweight and small enough to bring your feathered friend with you when you are doing your favorite activities. Phone: 973-316-0879.

Calumet Aviaries - Calumet Aviaries makes bird toys from hand using only bird safe products. As owners of birds for 20 years we use our experiences with our own pets to make toys that birds love. We carry a full line of toys from Plastics and PVC to cloth, wood and leather. Phone: 201-337-8439.

Niko's Niche - Air and Water Purifiers. Phone: 973-786-7145.

Nu Feathers Aviary - My love of birds started while still in my teens. As years went by and children grew, so did the bird "hobby". It has now progressed to more than just a hobby, and I spend many enjoyable hours everyday working with these wondrous feathered creatures. I will have supplies and large cages for small birds. Phone: 845-986-0194.

Andy Perna Photography - I began working with photography as a hobby 30 years ago. Although I have always enjoyed taking photos of family & friends, nature photography holds a special interest for me. Taking photos of people with their birds was a natural step forward. Photos of people with birds will be taken at the Expo and available the same day. Phone: 845-986-0219.

My House of Wings Parrot Rescue / Adoption - Your problem solved fulfills someone else's dream! After home visits and many phone calls, connecting the personality of the adopting family to that of the parrots works well for us at My House of Wings Parrot Rescue / Adoption. Phone: 570-735-4316.

14 Karat Parrot - Great Parrotphernalia! Everything under the sun for exotic bird lovers since 1982! Calendars, jewelry, t-shirts, beach towels, figurines, magnets, mugs, mouse pads, much more! Visit The 14 Karat Parrot at the Real Macaw Expo on May 14 or anytime at www.stores.ebay.com/14karatparrot.

Flock, Stock, and Barrel - FlockStockandBarrel.com is your one-stop shopping place for fine bird supplies. Our specialty is stainless steel cages, but we also carry everything else you need for your birds. Plus those little funky things you never knew existed. Visit us at www.FlockStockandBarrel.com.

Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center - A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is a sanctuary that takes in abused and neglected birds. We are also an educational center, sponsoring a Young Aviculturalist's Society, piloting a Girl Scout badge program for the AFA and making presentations to anyone who will listen!

Bucks African Skies - Located in Central NJ. We ONLY sell what we use for our own pet and breeder birds. Large selection of cages including breeder setups. Closed banded, hand fed baby birds including Lovebirds, Parrotlets, Cockatiels & occasionally CAG's. Email: Buckafrski@aol.com

Birdy Boutique, Inc - Lisa Zisa of Birdy Boutique and Mark Delaney of Exotic Birds of Red Bank know what matters most to discerning companion bird owners. Specializing in hand-fed babies and top-notch quality merchandise, they are ready to offer you and your companion birds the personalized customer service and expertise you deserve. Birdy Boutique phone: 201-891-7609. Exotic Birds of Red Bank phone: 732-530-9979.

Seibert's Bird Toys - Jay Seibert - Born November, 1938 in Pine Grove PA. Raised on a farm in Summit Station PA. Graduated from Cucsonna high in 1956. Served in the Army for 3 years. Worked in textiles for 35 years. Retired in 2001. Due to the 12 pet birds in the house I got into making toys for birds. Phone: 570-345-3322.

Noah's Kingdom - Education is the first step to your pets health and fitness. That is why we took special care to bring the finest food from Nature... to Noah's Kingdom... to Your Pet! Phone: 800-662-4711.

Taylormade Toyz - PVC play gyms. Phone: 717-653-6715.

Llittle Acres Aviary - We have learned that we have a huge responsibility to provide nothing short of the BEST for all of our loved ones, and for our fine feathered friends we have chosen THE BIRDCARE COMPANY products who truly are "LEADING THE WAY - NATURALLY". Which I'm sure you will agree is NOTHING BUT THE BEST! Phone: 845-361-1589.

Hoffman Design - Custom embroidery, shirts, corporate gifts, monogramming, promotions, hats, logos. Phone: 717-892-1536.

Stanley's Bird Creations - We manufacture colorful bird toys that are reasonably priced for birds of all sizes. We use wood, plastic, acrylics, leather, cloth, sisal, paulie rope and 100% cotton rope. All toys are tested by our birds. Special orders taken on cage-covers, specialty embroidery, tents, sleepers and toys. Wholesale orders welcomed. Phone: 603-635-3094.

JS Birds - Phone: 315-865-6567.

Birdsnest Specialty - Creators of an interesting and wide variety of bird toys and bird toy parts for birds and parrots of all sizes. Phone: 757-442-3521.

Pet Terrific Enterprises - Phone: 818-222-5977.

Bird Paradise - Over 15,000 square feet of amazing values. Shop from over 1200 products. Phone: 609-747-7777.

BlanketWorx - There's nothing like a gift that says, "You're special and one of a kind." BlanketWorx™ manufactures high quality custom-made knitted blankets, pillows and other products, especially for you. Phone: 908-322-8444.

Blue Star Products - Pet Products, Custom Artwork, and Afghan Hounds and Chinese Crested dogs. Phone: 973-584-5224.

Cuckoochews - Parrot friendly materials combined with quality craftsmanship always provides the highest standard of toys both you and your birds will love. Email: cuckoochews@optonline.net.

Sussex County Exotic Bird Club - The Sussex County Exotic Bird Club is dedicated to the Education of our members on the care of Companion Parrots and other types of Exotic Birds. Email: ctmazur@hotmail.com.

Fancy Feathers Exotic Birds - When you visit our store you will find that it is “Not just a bird store. it’s an experience”. Our specialty is hand feeding, fledging and weaning baby parrots of a variety of species. Located in Blackwood, NJ. Phone: 856-228-6000.

[Nala]

I can't wait! Looks like I am going to miss out on the NJ Pet Expo tomorrow with this lovely snow (blah), but I am pretty sure snow won't keep me from this show!

[felisdomesticus]

Originally Posted by Lisa B

Wings of Hope - Wings of Hope is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer organization established in 2000, serving NJ and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to assisting owners in finding new, loving homes for their animals when they can no longer care for them, with an emphasis on Avian Exotics.

that's the rescue I adopted my Scarlett girl from! They are wonderful!

I'm seriously thinking about going to this show since we are actively looking for a new cage for her.

[Lisa B]

Originally Posted by felisdomesticus

that's the rescue I adopted my Scarlett girl from! They are wonderful!

I'm seriously thinking about going to this show since we are actively looking for a new cage for her.

This show was for 2005....however. I will keep you informed of any other shows in the area......

What cage are you looking for?

[NapoleonUWS]

Can't wait... Any toys there for Parrotlets?

[Lisa B]

Originally Posted by NapoleonUWS

Can't wait... Any toys there for Parrotlets?

I dont have any news yet on any 2006 shows with the exception Of Branson Ritchie in NJ in June. It will be an educational seminar on PDD.

But I will keep ya informed if I hear 0f any more!!!
good toys in our area............
www.birdtoyman.com

[NapoleonUWS]

thanks! just ordered some toys from that site.
looking forward to the show...

[Lisa B]

Originally Posted by NapoleonUWS

thanks! just ordered some toys from that site.
looking forward to the show...

your welcome...I will post some info about Dr Ritchie when I return to jersey from Vacation.
(unless the Outlaw has some she can post regarding the fundraiser)