I’ve cut different parts of the first 40 minutes of the audio seminar and put them together (by the looks of things, this audio seminar will go over 2-hours …Sapphyre is still working on the rest of the seminar.)
Click on the ‘audio mp3′ button to start listening -
(THE AUDIO HAS BEEN REMOVED.)
Here are some of the stuff you’ll learn -
- Should you clip your bird’s wings? Listen to what Sapphyre’s experience with birds has taught her…
- Stuff you SHOULD know about your bird’s diet.
- Toxic foods to birds – you should NEVER feed this to your bird
- This one particular biting scenario…
- Sapphyre’s interesting technique to help a bird break out of his ’shy’ shell.
- Sapphyre doesn’t spend money on buying expensive toys. She tells you where you can get hold of cheap bird toys…
- Discover why Sapphyre crawls around on her kitchen floor to build relationship with her bird (
) - Discover the ‘time-out’ technique to stop your bird biting.
Here are my 2 pages of note from listening to the first 40 minutes of the seminar.
If you’re interested in the full seminar – I’ll be making it available for download in the next few days.
I am wondering how much to charge the rest of the world for this audio seminar. Naturally, I am going to give this to my subscribers like you, a good discount on it but what do you think the rest of the world should pay for a product like this?
-Danny
P.S. Look out for my e-mail to you in the next few days, I’ve got a new video for you.
P.P.S. Yes, I am serious – I really want to hear back from you so let me know what you think about the audio seminar.
#1 by Shirley-Ann van Loggerenberg on March 19th, 2008
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Hi Danny, Thank you for the audio seminar. I fully agree with all the points mentioned by Sapphyre.
We have to take the best care to look after our feathered friends and yes, wing clipping, although I feel bad to do it, is the best for the birds in our environment, they can still climb, clamber, walk and run and mostly we are there playing with them, so they get around anyway. Feeding is very important too, and I firmly believe that a fully balanced good pellet as a basis with fresh fruits and veggies is the way to go – especially if one can get a very young bird trained to this way of eating. Seeds and peanuts (all time favourite with my friends) are excellent to use for training purposes and treats, perhaps a surprise in the cage etc.
To those who are complaining about screeching and biting, it’s really not too difficult – a process of elimination and, very importantly, lots of time! – perhaps people don’t necessarily spend that much time to try to work out what the problem is. Perhaps I have just always been very lucky, I’ve only worked with ringnecks so far, body language (both mine and the birds) and respect towards the bird (without losing sight of imbalance – spoiling – letting the bird get it’s own way all the time, etc) is very important.
I am considering a cockatoo (oooooh my fingers!!!) It’s all part of the learning curve and bonding between the feathers and us, but once we break through, there is no limit and the pleasures are endless.
Thank you once again.
#2 by Carolyn on March 19th, 2008
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I still disagree strongly with her on the issue of wing clipping. I know that Americans cannot leave many animals in their natural state. They crop dogs ears, de-bark dogs (an horrific operation) de-claw cats, dock dogs tails. All this is done for their fashion or convenience. The kind of wing cipping she talks about to prevent “accidents” means removing all flight feathers so the bird cannot even flutter. Fotunately very few people in Britain clip to that extent but I still maintain that birds take such joy from flight to deprive them is cruel. It means horror of horrors more thought and work for the owner when they take the bird out but it does not take much effort, after all we do love our birds dont we?
#3 by rick on March 19th, 2008
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hey
I found the seminar interesting i am hoping to get a hear of the whole
thing. I dont think you should charge to much maybee $19.99 for non subscribers and let all of the subscribers that
have been supporting you have it for free.
#4 by Rina Deych on March 19th, 2008
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I strongly disagree with this person’s position on wing-clipping. Birds need to fly. People need to child/bird-proof their homes and supervise the them.
And who would leave the toilet seat open or, worse, a lit candle, with a flying bird in the house?
These people should not have birds, period.
#5 by Gabriele on March 20th, 2008
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I also strongly disagree with Sapphyre’s views on wing-clipping. Yes, it is more work to have a flighted bird. Yes, one has to plan ahead and always be aware when the bird is out of it’s cage – birdproof the house. But if you want a pet that doesn’t fly, get a dog. Not only is it psychologically important for a bird to fly, it is also physically vital for it’s good health.
Here in Sweden it is considered cruel and inhumane.
#6 by Teri in Texas on March 20th, 2008
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Danny you did not tell us what the full seminar inculdes, is it just audio or are there other things included. What to charge depends on what you can sell it at and still make a profit. I know that in my buget the cheaper the better,9.99 is best,19.99 is good for me but so is 24.99 at times if I want it.
#7 by Kim. M. on March 20th, 2008
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Idont know bout everyone else but i do agree with saphyre as it is comon knowledge to do clip a birds wings if it is a housing pet for there own safty, i dont think its being crule clipping there wings when u are saving there lives from danger or death when you are busy doing something and fogot the bird is still flying round in the house or what not and lands into trouble……. I dont see the harm in it and i am a big animal lover and bird lover and if thats what i need to do to keep my bird safe then i think its ok. my bird has no problem with it she is thriving magniffecently and loves being part of our family. she thinks she is one of us, she walks around everywhere with us is out of her cage all day interacting with me a nd my children and she is quiet happy with getting around on a sholder or walking, i think too many people put to much negativity tawards wing cliping when really it is doing the bird a favor from hurting himselfs. what i dont agree with danny is that you have so much support on your website from many many viewers and we all keep up your chat boards or message boards for you so like rick said i dont agree that you are charging your subscribers to new imformation when really we should get it complimentery. but out of all it was good would love to hear the whole thing i think saphyer really knows what she is talking about and i think i should get this video for free seen;s im a single mother of 3 little girls stuggling to get through day by day and managing 5 pets as well, so i cant afford to pay for things except my rent and bills and kids to feed and animals so how bout you do a bit of charity for us single mom’s and struggling family’s that really support your site and would honestly love to purchase your products but finacially cant. well love to you all and thanks for the update danny… every bodies opinions count .
#8 by alica on March 20th, 2008
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My parrot doesn’t have his wings clipped. He LOVES flying! He is trying out new manoeuvres and ways to fly around in the house. He flies to me when i call him to come to me! If he is left in the other room, he will squawk and ask where i am, and i would call him over, and he comes over to me. It is amazing, and he loves having the freedom to fly. He feels like a normal bird. Birds are meant to fly! That is like forcing a lion or a horse not to run….
By the way, is it ok for a parrot to eat chicken, and salami or hot dog? And i mean, only a little bite….He always loves to eat a bit of chicken when he sees me eating. He LOVES chicken! Why?
#9 by Nedda on March 20th, 2008
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As a new bird owner I found the excerpts very informative. I have always had dogs and now am a bird lover. I must say I have to agree with Sapphyre about clipping your birds wings. I have a Parakeet, Katie,that I rescued from my windowsill on a very cold morning in January 2007. I tried unsuccessfully to find her owner. I have no idea where she came from, how she got loose or how old she is. All I know is someone is missing a wonderful pet. She doesn’t speak but is starting to answer our whistles with her own and she even mimics some sounds she hears. What a lucky day that was for me. I am looking forward to hearing the entire seminar.
#10 by Judy on March 20th, 2008
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I would like to purchase the tapes. I have a young Grey that bites me then laughs! I don’t see the link to purchase, please help!
#11 by JuJubean on March 20th, 2008
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So she’s telling me that…..i can feed my bird anything i eat as long as it’s not toxic
#12 by cassie on March 20th, 2008
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i agree with the clipping of the wings and in spite of what everyone may or may not think, you want your bird to be happy and healthy and in my oppinoin they would not be happy if they accidently flew outside becuz they were not clipped. I think that both my quakers are happy for the most part and we play with the cats and have a great time. Beleive me when i say if they want you they dont need to fly to get to you. Harley is my 11 month old quaker and he will chase me down to get me and he doesnt fly. when he sees that i have food he jumps from furniture to furniture to see what i have and he loves to eat with me. And i generally give my birds a taste of whatever im eating and you can tell right away if they like it or not. harley will eat all kinds of things where as Rudy my 2 1/2 yr old wont eat hardly anything. And i have noticed that rudy with whom we have only had 3 months is now coming out of his shell and when he sees me eat he will come over to see if he can have some. its kind of cute. also my baby says alkinds of words and the older one hardly says anything . I really enjoy what you are putting out there for us bird lovers and its nice to see that i am already engaging in most of the things that you are putting out there, so that makes me happy knowing that im doing the best for my birds. I am truly greatful that you are doing all of this for all of us THANKS DANNY!
#13 by sara on March 20th, 2008
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I feel as though I have a lot to learn about my friend birdy girl. I have really been struggling with her screaming. She doesn’t scream as much when I am in the room. I wondered about possibly getting another bird to keep her company. I take her out of her cage a lot but it doesn’t seem to be enough for her. If she could she would live on my shoulder. Any ways I really thank you and appreciate you input.
Sincerely,
Sara and Storm Cloud
#14 by Bonnie Williams on March 20th, 2008
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I fell in love with a bird at a pet shop one day, and decided to learn a bit about the birds. Your presentation was great I would have bought the materials if I knew I was going to be bring home a bird, so don’t think that you did anything wrong when I unsubscribe and not purchase anything.
#15 by regino ong on March 20th, 2008
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am a new bird owner and has to learn many things. the audio was most helpful. many thanks.
#16 by Theresa on March 21st, 2008
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I luve to play with my Goffin “Bobbie” on the floor. He has a bunch of toys and he throws them, fetches them, rolls on his back with them. Whenever Bobbie gets agressive, I set him on the floor, and he goes wild. When he is dones, he returns to me with coos, and is ready to love. Thanks Danny for making these available.
#17 by Darlene Adamczyk on March 22nd, 2008
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Hi Danny;
I just saw your offer to listen to the audio, but I can’t find out how to do it! Please help what is a audio mp3 button??
Thanks
Darlene
#18 by Eugene Bratvold on March 23rd, 2008
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the eleven minutes of coolness is not here why would you send me this email if it isnt here to use?
#19 by Tracey Walters on February 5th, 2010
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Just found your site via a link on bird behaviour. Is the seminar still available in any format?