DM> I've been reading about the Macaw in the pet shop who is being
  DM> deprived of water and food for at least 12 hours a day.  My suggestion
  DM> is to start writing to avian veterinarians asking them what they think
  DM> of this practice, and if it's harmful to the bird.  If they think it's
  DM> harmful, then would they be willing to write a letter stating so.  I
  DM> have an avian vet who breeds Macaws and is pretty blunt when it comes
  DM> to birds and their needs.  He might be willing to write a letter.  If
  DM> you write to him, tell him Dawn Mileham and Doris Marsh suggested that
  DM> you write to him.  His address is:
  
Good idea.  Actually, I think I'll write to Bird Talk as well.  As you can 
imagine, I won't be buying anything from that store again until they correct 
the problem!
--- MacWoof 1.5.3
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