AVIAN FASHIONS HELPS AN IBIS!!

Avian Fashions has been able to assist many customers (Feathered and Unfeathered Friends) over the past Thirteen Years. We are always grateful when our Designer Team can customize our great products to help a "Bird in Need".

This story comes to us from the Director of Veterinary Medicine at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pa. She wrote to us a few weeks back about a Female Waldrapp Ibis in need.

Avian Fashions has a variety of products for Feather Pickers and Pluckers. Please contact Lorraine Moore if you need specific guidance. #1-888-412-7667.

Below is an email we received after Eleya, our designer on staff, customized a custom a feather protector for this special bird.

Hi Avian Fashions,

I wanted to give you an ibis update...absolutely great news! The jacket is amazing and she is starting to heal well! Thank you so much custom-making it with example all the different dimensions and special requirements. It so soft, flexible, and fits her perfectly.

Because of the design, we easily slipped it over her head once and now only have to lift up the flap to treat the wound. We had to cinch the Velco down at the end of their attachments (I drew the black lines on the Velco so the techs know where to line it up to fit snugly). She picked at the flaps so we sewed snaps on the tail end of the flaps & she now leaves it alone.

We lift up the back of the jacket to tend to the wound. Note the wound dressing is snapped onto the top of the jacket. At first she just pulled it out from under the jacket. So we pre-cut many wound dressings and sewed snaps onto them & now she can't remove it.

We unsnap the old dressing...

Treat her wound and then snap a new dressing in place.

In only a couple of weeks her wound has healed significantly (after months of nothing!). Most of the scab came off and there is healthy tissue under it. The rest of the wound is quickly healing now that she can't pick it.

The jacket does not affect her walking flying or eating. I am really grateful there is a way to help her heal.

Thanks again for all your creative help!
Take Care,
Dr Fish

Pilar Fish, DVM
Director of Veterinary Medicine
National Aviary
700 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Ph: (412) 323-7235 x282

MONDAY MADNESS - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec 7 is Monday Madness!!! Our wonderful special this month - the first 12 call in orders (1-888-412-7667) get a free toy for his or her bird! It is a "Twister" made by BrainyBirdToys.com

Check out our lastest special on the web - buy the very festive new print, Red Galaxy, and get a hologram flightsuit for only $5 more. Click on the picture of Mattie to link to the website.

Thanks to all our loyal customers who tuned in to watch us on Animal Planet's Your Pet Wants This which aired three times on the evening of November 28 TRIPLING our orders!!! Keep spreading the word! For anyone who missed, we will keep you posted of the next showing.

Christmas Specials

WOW!!! $5 SHIPPING (Domestic routine) UNTIL CHRISTMAS - on ANY ORDER!!
We have introduced our newest print Red Galaxy !! Click on the picture to link to our website...be sure to toggle down the page to see it all!

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS

Keep checking our website to see what is coming up on Black Friday (November 27th). http://www.avianfashions.com

MONDAY MADNESS IS NOVEMBER 2!

In response to multiple customer requests we are offering FREE SHIPPING ON ANY SIZE ORDER SHIPPED DOMESTIC ROUTINE (excludes Poop-off products) for 24 hours (from midnight on Sunday to midnight on Monday). Be sure to take advantage of this great offer and check out our overstocks page!

JUST IN!

AvianFashions can be seen on ANIMAL PLANET November 28 at 10 PM EST. Watch us and let us know what you think!

MONDAY MADNESS IS NOVEMBER 2!

Don't forget to keep checking this blog for updated info for the Monday Madness special for November!

New Extended Hours for Avian Fashions

Good News! Now you can reach live help from one of our west coast distributors, WANDA JACKSON owner of WANDA'S CRITTERS ETC (http://www.wandascrittersetc.com/). Our office closes by 3 PM EST on a regular day, but Wanda will be available until 1 AM EST (10 PM PST)!! If you call our office and find you are getting the answering machine, but would really like your questions answered right away, copy down Wanda's number (1-858-689-4039) and give her a call!

Who is Wanda? What has she got to do with Avian Fashions??
Wanda runs a small home based business in San Diego, California. She has been selling our patented FlightSuits for over 10 years! She loves this product for its obvious use (catching poop) but also to help keep birds safe.

She has 6 Ring Neck Doves of her own (Sonny, Skye, Hope, Eternity, and two un-named babies) and 2 American Parakeets (Ophelia and Bobby.)

Wanda is an independent distributor with a wide variety of FlightSuits ready to ship-- her prices and specials may vary.

Getting Ready for Halloween

See what's new for Halloween at Avian Fashions!

Sammy says MONDAY MADNESS SALE!!!

Sammy says remember to order this Monday to get the GREAT special price of $9.99 with free routine shipping (for your entire order - international orders will go first class) for a Camouflage, Starry Night, or Disco FlightSuit (sizes are limited in each selection). Orders must be phoned in (1-888-412-7667) or emailed (shopkeeper@flighquarters.com) or faxed (540-288-8135) after midnight Sunday through midnight on Monday.

In celebration of Fall we are selling the orange or cranberry FlightSuit with Autumn leaf applique. Buy one orange or cranberry flightsuit at regular price and you can get the applique for just $1. See our website for more informatio and pictures. www.avianfashions.com

Sammy, our cockatiel wants to interview some of his feathered friends. If you have an interesting story or picture to share please contact us at shopkeeper@flightquarters.com. We'd talk to you! We would love publish these on our website and blog - MAKE YOUR BIRD A STAR!

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird continued!

It was such a gorgeous day that I decided to take Sammy for a walk sporting her new Grinning Ghoul lime green skulls - she looks so cool!!!!!

And you know what?? Monday Madness is this Monday (and Tuesday this month because of the holiday!) and it is such a deal...$9.99 for ANY SIZE RAINBOW FLIGHTSUIT!! PLUS FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!! I am telling all Sammy's friends. I am also going to tell the to check out the GREAT DEALS in the OVERSTOCKS AND CLEARANCE section on website. I think I may get Sammy a kalidescope while they still have some!

Did you see????? There a back to school special -- it is SOOOOOOO cute: you buy a denim flightsuit then for just a dollar you can get an apple applique sewn on. I wish I could take Sam to school with me!!

There is a lot of new ADORABLE things on the website - check it out!!!

And ya know, Avian Fashions is donating money to a bird rescue for ever adorable peace print that people buy!

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird

WOW!!! ANIMAL PLANET came to film our birds and the inventors of the fabulous FlightSuit !!! It was so much fun and so exciting - because we are new bird owners they asked to interview my mom and Sammy! (That is the picture of my mom practicing her answers for the interview.) I can't wait until the show comes out. It is called "Your Pet Has to Have One" The show is supposed to air in the middle of November, but I will keep you updated in the blog! Sammy is a STAR!!!! Until next time! Have a beautiful day!

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird continued!

Well Sammy has been home for quite a while now. We all love her so much - who knew a bird could be soooo much fun! She seems to like hanging out with me as much as as I like hanging out with her! She still really enjoys her walks to the pool and the way everyone pays attention to her. I have to say, she is beautiful :-)
I would just like to mention if anyone out there is thinking about getting a bird (cause they are the best pets ever!) there are some things you need to think about...one of which is...
Are you going to have time to pay attention to your bird?
--- Well, with the FlightSuit that is easy - just get her (or him) dressed and then she can help with laundry, cleaning, and watch TV with you without any hassle what-so-ever!! You have a buddy wherever you go (and no mess!!)
Everytime we take Sammy out of her cage we put a FlightSuit on her. At first we would give her a special treat to let her know that is was a good thing to get dressed. Now she just knows it is part of the routine. It makes taking her anywhere so easy.... I wish she could come clothes shopping with me!!
I am learning new stuff all the time. I'll pass along all the great info I get. Until next time :-)

Monday Madness is July 6th!!

Happy Monday!! It's Monday Madness here at Flighquarters! Hurry on in to get this "steal of a deal".

Glitz and Glam Flightsuit (royal blue with glittery dots) just $4.99

OR

Fleece Feather Protector for mild pickers (Reg. $19.99) just $4.99

Call, email or fax us today to place your order!!

Shopkeeper@flightquarters.com
888-412-8667
Fax 540-288-8135

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird continued!

Yahoooooooo!! Sammy is home! The breeder told us to leave her be for the first 24 hours. We could talk to her, but not touch her. She was a bit scared, you could tell by her crest (those are the feathers on the top of her head). Her cage and our house was all new to her AND she just left her clutchmates (kinda like siblings) for the first time. We wanted her to feel safe and happy, so we talked in quite voices around and to her, and did what we were told. She has settled in now that she has been home a little over a week. She comes everywhere with us - thanks to the wonderful FlightSuit she wears! She even comes to the pool! My friends think she is the coolest thing! She is soooooooo fun! I LOVE HER!! (By the way this is my friend with me in one picture and my big brother in the other picture with Sammy. He might blog too -- so now we have Big Brother Brian and Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird -- try to say that 10 times fast! HA!)

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird continued!

We got to visit Sammy again - whoohooo! I just love her. We brought the flighsuit with us this time so she could look and it and get familiar with it. (It is kinda hard to see it the picture, because my shirt almost matches!) We get to bring Sammy home in less than two weeks! YESSSSSS!!!!! Mom says it is time to get the cage and set it up! I am just soooooo excited! (I hope Sammy likes our home - just as much as we like her!)

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird continued!

We found a breedier that owns a store - great! Mom went and scoped the cockatiels out. (After doing all the research, she said that a cockatiel would be the best kind of bird for our family.) We picked one that we thought was really pretty and so sweet - and named her Sammy (just incase it turns out that it is a "he"). We have visited Sammy a few times over the last couple of weeks. She is so cool and fun!!! My brothers and I fight over who gets to hold her. Mom says to stay calm and quiet so we don't scare the bird, but brothers can be so pushy! This is a picture of Sammy at the store. We are falling in love already! We are going to bring a flightsuit with us next time, so she can start getting the used to it - mom says we need to start "conditioning her to the FlightSuit" so we can take her out and not worry about her getting poop on us or the house. The breeder says she is almost weened and ready for us to take home...I can't wait!!!!!!!

Monday Madness Special: Jun 1st

Monday, June 1st is Monday Madness!! Hurry to our online store to take advantage of this special.



Get your feathered friends ready for their fun in the sun!

Spend $29.99 or more at Avian Fashions starting at midnight on Sunday, May 31st until midnight, Monday, June 1st and receive a Seafoam or Ocean Spray FlightSuit for an incredible .99 cents.

Avian Fashions will pick out the perfect print for your bird—available from size Petite thru Colossal.

There are three easy ways to order:

1. Call us at 888-412-7667 (be sure to leave a message if we are on the other line and mention Monday Madness to qualify).

2. Fax us at 540-288-8135

3. Order online at http://www.avianfashions.com/ (Place your order as usual and write "MONDAY MADNESS" in the bird comments section. You must pay by credit card and price will be adjusted when we charge you. Google and pay pal orders do not qualify for Monday madness).

Thinking of Getting a Bird?

Just like Bella is finding out- there are many things to consider before you bring your feathered friend home for the first time. If you are considering bird ownership or have recently acquired a feathered friend, here are some helpful tips and links.

Lorraine Moore, owner /inventor of Avian Fashions/ bird diapers, has had birds in her home for over 17 years. Thirteen years in this diaper business has taught her quite a lot!! Here are some tips she has to share with you. Her current flock includes Lily (Timnah African Gray), Rainbow (nan cap conure), Madeline (umbrella cockatoo), and Molly, Dolly, and Summer, (3 parakeets). Feel free to leave comments or questions for Lorraine on the blog!

Things to Think about:

1. Have you ever owned or known someone who owned a bird before?
2. How much time do you have to devote to the bird?
3. How much space do you have to devote to the bird?
4. How much money do you have to devote to the bird and the cage (sometimes a cage can cost more than a bird?)
5. What are the ages of children in the home?
6. Will they handle the bird?
7. Are there other pets in the home?
8. Are you willing to adopt an older bird that might need more attention that might need more time to train or would you be better suited to a younger bird that would adapt to surroundings, flightsuits, and your family more quickly.
9. Do you know where to buy a bird? Do you want to get your bird from a pet store or a breeder?

Bird Research: Here are a few places to begin to learn about different bird types and their habits to find the best fit for you.

1. your local library : Lorraine recommends Pet Birds by Matthew Vriends
2. Bird Talk Magazine
3. Birds USA (a yearly magazine published by Bird Talk)
4. Talk to local breeders and other pet owners
5. Search the internet (Google is your friend!)

Interesting Websites to check out:

1. www.pamperedpeeps.com
2. www.birdchannel.com

Things to Purchase before your baby comes home:

1. cage
2. food
3. dishes
4. toys
5. bedding
6. flightsuits/leash
7. shower bar (nice to have)
8. (*Be sure to get the feet and wings clipped before you leave the store)

Check back for our next segment:
Questions to Ask / What to expect

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird

I am doing LOTS of reading to learn more how to care for a bird when we get one. There is much to know, but it is fascinating! We have decided a cockatiel would be the best for our family. Mom says we are going to start looking for some breeders. She says we want one that hand feeds and holds the babies a lot so that they are used to being handled. I think she is starting to look for breeders on the internet. When she finds one, she says is going to ask questions, questions, questions - about their business, their birds and what to do! THEN...WE GET TO GO HOLD BIRDS - YEAY!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Monday Madness is Monday, May 6th!

May's Monday Madness is coming up on May 6th!

Get ready for your spring and summer fun! In honor of upcoming weddings, graduations, proms and vacations- dress your bird in style!!

For 24 hours, save 45% on select bird costumes:

Tux with Tails (reg. $28.99- flightsuit version only)
Beach Birdie
Uncle Sammy

While supplies last! Each is now only $14.99!!!

There are three ways to order:

1. Call us at 888-412-7667 (be sure to leave a message if we are on the other line).

2. Fax us at 540-288-8135

3. Order online at http://www.avianfashions.com/ (must pay by credit card and price will be adjusted when we charge you. Google and pay pal orders do not qualify for Monday madness).

Happy Easter!

We've flown the coop!

Avian Fashions will be open very limited hours between April 13-17 while the birds are busy hunting Easter Eggs. All domestic orders that are placed this week will be upgraded to priority and sent out the following week as an Easter treat. Check the web for our spring specials and we will be checking phone messages periodically.

Thanks for your patience- Happy Easter!! Happy Spring!!

From A Customer:

Oh my!
What a treat to see Swoozie on the front page of Avian Fashions! Your suits are just awesome. The winter fleece one was just as nice. Swoozie had NO problems outside in the cooler weather with that suit.

We got a gift from a friend of a flight suit she found in a store that has a swirling pattern with a glitter background. The suit is a hit and she felt so special. And such a surprise she gets a new suit from you!

Thank you again for such a wonderful product! Everyone who asks me, I direct them right to your site. Swoozie and I give big thanks to such a neat product. It really has made a difference too be able to take your parrot everywhere and not worry about cleaning up a mess.

Regards,

Ellen Carozza LVT
Herndon, Virginia

Monday Madness is Monday, April 6th!

Be sure to place an order on the 1st Monday of every month to get an extra-special deal!



April Monday madness: purchase any FlightSuit at regular price, and also purchase an OCEAN SPRAY FlightSuit for just 99 cents! There are three easy ways to place your order:

Phone us at 1-888-412-7667

Fax us at (540) 288-8135

Order online at http://www.birddiaper.com/ with a credit card (sorry, no google or paypal accepted for Monday madness). Put MONDAY MADNESS in your "other notes" and we will adjust your price.

Order must be received Monday, April 6th to qualify!

Bella's Blog of a Brand New Baby Bird

I am sooooo excited...my mom says that I can get a pet bird! I have fallen in love with my neighbor's Umbrella Cockatoo, so when Mom said that we would start looking into bird ownership, I did the happy dance!!!! She says we have to find out more about what type of bird would be best for our family and what we need to buy. We also need to research how to take care of our bird before we get to go to the breeder to pick one out. I can't wait to go to the library and learn more! I just can't wait to get a bird!

Meet Larry!

This is Larry in his fancy, new FeatherSweater from Avian Fashions! He looks so handsome, doesn't he? Don't miss our limited time offer of custom mongramming: a sweater with free monogram is just $17.99. All of us at Avian Fashions wish you a happy Spring!

Don't forget to check back next week to view our Monday Madness Sale update for April.

Current Specials

There are just a few more days to take advantage of our St. Patty's Day special! Are your bird's irish eyes a-smilin'? Be sure to visit our store to see our new spring and Easter specials including monogrammed sweaters and the famous Birdy Bunny!

Lucky 13!

Did you see us in the February 23rd issue of In Touch Magazine? Avian Fashions has been flying high for 13 fabulous years! As a big thank you to our customers, we are annoucing a new sale in honor of this auspicious occasion.

Our anniversary flightsuit, Groovy, is being paired with Glitz and Glam, for a special price for a limited time only. This is one of our customer's parrots wearing the Groovy print- doesn't Crayola look great? Be sure to click on the photo to view the entire picture) You can see more customer birds in their featherwear finery in our photo gallery.

Stay tuned to our website at http://www.avianfashions.com/ starting this weekend!

Avian Fashions Salutes the Military

Avian Fashions is proud to honor the US military!!

We are offering a limited edition print camoflauge FlightSuit in sizes petite through colossal. As a small thank you to all our nation's servicemen and woman, these FlightSuits are now 20% off for all active and retired US Military. When you order a camoflauge flightsuit online under our "specials", be sure to indicate your service in the notes field.

In the Wild- Animal Print FleeceSuits!

Keep your the winter chill off your bird with our new (and limited) animal print FleeceSuits. They are currently on special at our online store for just $15.99 for sizes junior small through colossal. Here is a "wild" picture of Lorraine and her Umbrella Cockatoo, Maddie.

Have you ever seen a bird roller skate?

What? You haven't? Click here to view some fun videos of your birds and our birds doing some amazing things! (hint: the bird roller skating was seen on Animal Planet Pet Star). Wouldn't you love to make your bird a star with some of our fun "Avian Fashions" costumes? Check out Birdy Bunny (aka. Maddie) If you don't think your bird will wear this festive outfit, you can also purchase just the "ears".

Luck of the Irish

On Saint Patrick's Day, everyone is irish! Your bird can be too. Right now, when you purchase a kelly green flightsuit at regular price, you can also purchase a white suit with a shamrock or irish hat applique (depends on the size of the flightsuit) for just $10. Boy, it sure is lucky to be irish!

Click here to order today.

Upcoming at Avian Fashions...

Check our website regularly to see our new, St. Patrick's Day specials! We are also going to be introducing some new bird toys by Jessie. Her bird, Herman, a blue and gold mccaw, really enjoys these seasonal rope, wood, and ball toy. The luck of the Irish is coming!

New Product Sneak Peak!

Have you seen the website lately? Then you may have noticed our "sneak peak" of an upcoming product release: FashionHoodies! These adorable sweatshirts will keep your bird looking stylish while he stays warm. Our initial stock is trickling in- right now we can offer them for sale in X-Large/Jumbo size only. Keep checking for the rest of the stock to arrive!

Not sure if your bird wears an XL or Jumbo? Here's the list: Umbrella Cockatoos, Eleanora Cockatoos, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, Moluccan Cockatoos, (Greater)Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, and Triton Cockatoos.

Valentine Special

Thank you to all our customers who have made our Valentine special such a big hit! We are getting such positive feedback on our kaliedascope print. This special will run for another week so click here to get yours!

In addition, we still have limited quantities and sizes available of our retired color: Starry, Starry Night (black velour with glitter!). Email, fax, or call us today to purchase these flightsuits for the clearance price of $9.99 while supplies last.

Sizes available:
small
wide
X-wide plus
X-wide long
Jumbo
Mammoth
Colossal

Email us: shopkeeper@flightquarters.com
Phone us: 888-412-7667
Fax us: 540-288-8135

Monday Madness is Feb 2nd

Be sure to check our website on the first Monday of each month for our MONDAY MADNESS Special! It will also be posted here on the blog.

From midnight Sunday night to midnight Monday night, you can enjoy a "sweetheart" of a deal:

Purchase ANY regularly priced flightsuit and select a Groovy, Blue Sparkle, or Tropical flightsuit for just 99 cents! WOW! There are four ways to take advantage of this special!

1. Order online- put MONDAY MADNESS in the "other" block and use a credit card for your order. You will be billed the correct amount, not what your shopping cart says. (sorry, we are unable to process Monday Madness orders via paypal and google at this time).

2. Fax your order to 540-288-8135

3. Email shopkeeper@flightquarters.com

4. Phone us at 888-412-7667

Welcome Avian Friends!!

Welcome to our newest endeavor!! Here on our new birdy blog, you will be able our latest trends ideas and products, as well as keep updated with specials and close-outs! So come back often and see what we are up to!

Please call 888-412-7667 or visit our website to place your order at www.avianfashions.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!