Eighth Annual Chat Week at ExoticHobbyist.com:
February 26-March 4, 2006
Sunday February 26
 Ken Lockwood, Eagle Valley Raptor Center
Rehabbing and Keeping Raptors
A co-presentation with BirdHobbyist.com
Sunday, February 26, at 10 PM Eastern in the Aviary
In 1999, Ken Lockwood became head keeper at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas. He has trained at the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis on all aspects of rehabbing and exhibiting birds Of prey. In 2001 he received his certification from the International World Rehabilitation Council (IWRC). Ken will discuss a wide range of topics relating to rehabbing and keeping raptors, including initial exams, wing wraps, tube feeding, dehydration, flight training/exercise, diets, cage requirements and permits for raptors.
View transcript here.
Wednesday March 1
 Ellie Lesch, Wisconsin House Rabbit Society and Elmbrook Humane Society Volunteer Rabbit Care Specialist
House Rabbits
Wednesday, March 1, at 9 PM Eastern in Exotic Pet Chat
Learn all about the care and keeping of house rabbits from an expert. The Wisconsin House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned rabbits and finding them permanent, loving, homes and to educating others about the care and behavior of rabbits.
View transcript here.
Thursday March 2
 Kathy Fritz, Executive Director of Ferret Nook Shelter in Wisconsin
Ferret Care and Information
Thursday, March 2, at 9 PM Eastern in Exotic Pet Chat
Kathy Fritz is the executive director of Ferret Nook Shelter in Wisconsin, a no-kill shelter established to promote the care and welfare of the domestic companion ferret. They provide information, education, and exchange of ideas for ferret owners, owners to be, veterinarians, and pet store personnel in all aspects relating to the domestic companion ferret.
View transcript here.
Friday March 3
 Liz Phipps, Vet Tech, Fitchburg Animal Hospital
Small Animal Veterinary Needs
Friday, March 3, at 10 PM Eastern in Exotic Pet Chat
Liz has been a vet tech for 6 years with Fitchburg. She has seen many situations that could have been prevented with regular check ups. Learn what to look for with your small animal and what needs they have. A long time rat owner, Liz has been working with animals since she was a young girl. Currently on the Board of Directors for Chicagoland Bully Breeds Rescue and Wisconsin Dog and All Animal Rescue. Liz has strong ties to the medical and rescue communities in the state of area.
View transcript here.
How to Attend
These events will be held in chat rooms listed above. To access the chats:
If you are a registered user of our site, simply follow the direct links to the chats as given above, and log in with your username and password. (Forgot them? Click here!)
If you are not already a registered user of the site, registration is not required - simply go to chat.pethobbyist.com and use the "Guest" log-in option, then select the appropriate chat room.
There is nothing to download or install, but the system does require you to have java enabled in your browser settings. We strongly suggest you access the room before the chat, so you have time to address any difficulties you might have. You might want to drop by one of our regular weekly chats as a test run. If you have trouble, please visit our Chat Help Area.
More Information
There is more information about each chat available at the links in the right hand column. Simply click on the species in which you are interested for a more detailed listing. Some of the chats even have free email reminders you can sign up for!
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