Bird on the Rocks

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2008-08-19T06:04:00.000-07:00

birdontherocks.com — Bird on the Rocks has a line of MANZANITA SWINGS for your size parrot. These swings have a manzanita perch hung from 2, 4mm nickel plated steel chains. Most all birds love the motion a swing will give them and a bonus is they have to balance on them keeping their muscles tuned.

Cage Top Flagstone Perch

2008-08-18T08:36:00.000-07:00

Want a way to give your bird a relaxing day at the spa? Try our cagetop flagstone perch. Excellent as a pediperch or a beak grooming perch and even better for them to just relax on. very easy on their feet pads and a great perch for handicapped birds and for birds with arthritis.

BOTR Climbing Net PlayGym

2008-08-15T07:35:00.000-07:00

Climbing Nets are one of the best ways to exercise your bird. Bird on the Rocks makes 3 sizes of nets. We make them for small, medium and large parrots. They all can be hung vertically or horizontally as like a hammock. We also make catch-alls trays for the medium and small nets when being hung vertically.
We custom make Climbing Rope Gyms to fit your every need.
All our Rope Gyms come with top and bottom Manzanita Perches and plenty of chew blocks to keep those happy beaks, happy! Each net is also supplied with SST eye hooks and a nickel plated chain to hang it with.
Get one for your FID today!

FREE SHIPPING

2008-08-12T09:54:00.001-07:00

BOTR is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $125.00
Offer valid until 09/15/2008
Check out all our Made in the USA products! Handcrafted Manzanita Tree Stands, Flagstone Perches with Nickel plated steel hardware or optional SST hardware, Manzanita/Sisal Climbing Rope Gyms and much much more!

BIRDIE GRAINS added to website

2008-08-08T08:38:00.001-07:00

* FREE SHIPPING on any size!

* NOW AVAILABLE! A nutritious mix of organic whole grains, veggies and fruits that you just soak and serve!
* More interesting and appetizing taste and texture for your birds.
* No more wasted product due to overcooking.
* All the wholesome goodness of the organic whole grains, veggies and fruits are available for your pet because you have not cooked them out and sent the nutrients down the drain.
* Made fresh every time, simply by boiling water!
* Prepare only what your birds will eat now.
* No more packaging and freezing, then thawing before you can serve.

Notes:

3 Sizes available--

1/2 lb.

1 lb.

3 lb.

BOTR Photo Contest

2008-04-25T07:30:00.000-07:00

Bird on the Rocks Presents

PHOTO CONTEST 2008

BOTR is sponsoring it's annual photo contest again this year with great prizes to the winners.
Entries must be submitted no later than 06/01/2008 & winners to be announced on 06/15/2008.
Click here for complete details.
Photos MUST be of your pet, on or using a Bird on the Rocks product.
Get those cameras out and those pet models looking good.

Bird on the Rocks Annual Photo Contest 2008

2008-04-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

Bird on the Rocks Photo Contest 2008

It's time for our annual BOTR Photo Contest!

Email a picture of your "pet" bird, chinchilla or reptile on or using any
Bird on the Rocks product for a chance to win great prizes!

- First place is a Table Top Tree Stand

- Second place is an Assortment of Flagstone Perches

- Third place is a Small Playgym Net

- There will be consolation prizes up to 10th place.

Rules:
- Photos must be emailed to info@birdontherocks.com.

- Please include pet name, kind and a small description.

- Photos must be in JPG or JPEG format.

- Contestant agrees to release all rights to the image and its uses to
Bird on the Rocks.

- Photos will not be returned.

Thanks in advance to all participants! We look forward to viewing all of your pictures!

Bird on the Rocks Newsletter | April 2008

2008-04-11T12:02:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER/APRIL 2008

April has brought more than showers for Bird on the Rocks!
We opened our totally revamped E-commerce website this month. This is a whole new look for us and should make ordering your bird accessories much simpler for you. Please take some time to peruse the new site and check out all that we have to offer. We will be adding new products as we go along this year as well, so check back often. Make sure to register on the website to get email promotions and register to get our newsletter as well.

This month we have added an awesome new product just on the market! A Certified Organic Bird Treat! This product is made here in the US and made from products that are all Certified Organic. Birds love this special treat plus it is very healthy for them. Check out our website to order some for your bird today!

We currently have a special going on our ceramic crocks. They are reduced greatly to move fast. We have also reduced the price temporarily on our Crushed Walnut Shell. This is such a great product to put in the bottom of your birds play gym or tree stand. All you do is sift it to clean out debris and you’re done cleaning the bottom of their play gym or tree stand! No washing or scrubbing! That’s right, NO WASHING or SCRUBBING!!!
Just sift the poop away!
There is a limited quantity on hand so don’t delay, get yours today!

Each month we will be hosting a special someone or someplace. Like a rescue or a rehab center or a bird trainer ect.
This month I would like to introduce you to a customer of Bird on the Rocks. I got to know Melissa Mince through our website, emails and phone calls between us.
Melissa needed some custom perches and perch holders that we made for her for her cages. She is a wonderful person and is doing great things for wild birds. Here is a bit on Melissa….

"My name is Melissa Mince. I have been a state and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitator dealing with songbirds since May 2007. I belong to an amazing organization called Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition. TWRC is a 501c (3) non-profit organization located in Houston, Texas, which was founded in 1979 in response to an oil spill. TWRC is an emergency care wildlife shelter which is primarily a volunteer organization operating for the most part on donations from the public. Rehabilitators operate out of their own homes and pocket-books."

"I became familiar with TWRC in the fall of 2004 when my dog discovered a wounded squirrel under a car near my home. Not knowing what to do, my husband and I called TWRC. The volunteer who answered the phone directed us to one of their rehabilitators who lived in our area. This incredible woman named Sue immediately stopped what she was doing and came to our aid. The squirrel, which she named Rocky, put up a fight, but she was able to catch him and get him the medical attention he needed. "

"Although Rocky was unable to overcome his injuries and had to be euthanized, he was able to change my life. Throughout his time in rehab, I developed a friendship with Sue, and one day she mentioned the Baby Bird Program operated by the shelter. So in April 2005 my husband, Jim, and I volunteered to be part of TWRC’s Baby Bird Program. The program, started in 2001, is an on-site operation dealing with the heavy influx of baby birds admitted during the months of April through August."

"After only one season in the Baby Bird Program, Jim and I decided to become wildlife rehabilitators. It was actually his idea, but he will never admit it. I was only too happy to go along with it. In September of 2005 we began working on our rehabilitation skills under the guidance of our mentor, also a rehabilitator, who is undeniably the most patient and knowledgeable person in the bird world. In 2006, Jim and I took our Basic Skills class, and in May of 2007 I got licensed with Jim as my sub-permittee. With only one facility (our home) the state would only allow one license."

"Over the years I have developed a great fondness and respect for what has become my favorite songbird, the blue jay. Blue jays often get a bad rap because of their sometimes aggressive behavior, but I have found them to be some of the sweetest, most accommodating patients in rehab. Blue jays are best described as lovable rascals. They are slow to mature, but have an unbelievable capacity to learn. They need lots of mental stimulation and enjoy challenging enrichment activities. "

"Becoming a wildlife rehabilitator changes your life. Jim and I both hold full-time jobs and stay incredibly busy. Our home is quiet only when we turn out the lights to go to bed, and extra pennies in the bank account are rare. There is cleaning every day as well as food and enrichment preparation. It’s worth it all. Watching the birds I have cared for be released is an amazing feeling. Although I do become attached, I must remind myself that they are only on loan from God. They are wild and must be free to bring grace and beauty to the world."

TASC Bird Fair

2008-04-08T07:21:00.000-07:00

April 5th, Saturday, TASC (The Aviculture Society of Chicagoland) held it's annual bird fair at the Dupage County Fair Grounds. It was another very successful event.
Bird on the Rocks had a great response from everyone stopping by the booth. Sales were very good and many return customers coming back for more Flagstone Perches! It was non-stop from when the doors opened to the time they closed.
Thanks to Jason Crean and the whole TASC Force team!

Editors Choice Award

2008-04-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

2007 Editor's Choice Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Editors’ Choice awards. Our BowTie magazine editorial members reviewed and tested all the products that were submitted for consideration. We chose 30 out of the hundreds that were submitted. Decisions like this are never easy. It came down to originality, visual appearance and effectiveness.
Bird on the Rocks was honored with this award for their Flagstone Perch.
The Flagstone Perch is designed to keep a bird’s nails and beak trimmed. It also gives an aviary or cage a natural look because that’s exactly what it is: natural! Our tester, who has a Senegal, loves this product. “It’s unique because most perches are made of rope or wood,” she says. “The rock platform offers more versatility when arranging my bird’s cage. It’s easier to clean, too. Hot water and a scrub brush is all it takes.” Five sizes are available, as well as corner-mount and cage-top-mount models. Each perch comes with two large washers and a wing nut for the threaded studs that are cemented into the perch. The cement used is nontoxic, according to the company.

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Specials & Clearance Sale

2008-04-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Check out our Celebration Sale!
We are celebrating our new E-Commerce website by offering new sales all the time!
We have %40 off our Ceramic Feeder Crocks and $5.00 off our Crushed Walnut Shell Critter Litter.
What great bargains to be found at www.birdontherocks.com
Don't miss out!
Hurry in and come back often to see our ever changing specials.

Bird on the Rocks Announces Launch of New Ecommerce Website

2008-04-04T08:44:00.000-07:00

Bird on the Rocks, along with Rangeline Design is proud to announce the launch of it's new e-commerce website. Specializing in large bird perches such as their all natural Flagstone Perches and Manzanita Perches, they've tapped into a niche with the avian community.

"I'm really excited about the new features available with our improved site and the bridge it will build between our exceptional customers and ourselves." stated John Koss, President of Bird on the Rocks.

What started as a hobby to enhance the lifestyle of his now famous Quaker Parrot Q, has turned into an all out phenomenon. With tradeshows, fairs and expos filling the calendar and customers from all over the world, Bird on the Rocks has hit the ground running.

Whether you have a large Parrot, a small finch or even a Chinchilla, Bird on the Rocks has a perch, cage accessory, bird toy or playgym for you!

Contact them with any questions at all via telephone at 708.227.5137 or on their website at www.birdontherocks.com.