All  of my  pets and  breeders  are  microchipped.  This  is  a
process  where a  very small  electric microchip  is surgically
implanted  in the bird to help guard against  theft.  This is a
relatively  painless procedure.  The actual microchip which  is
implanted into the bird is about the size  of a single grain of
rice and transmits  a licensed  and registered  number  when  a
scanner is placed over the bird.  The number is ONLY registered
to  the  CURRENT owner  of the  bird.  The  microchip is a very
advanced piece of technology. While it transmits its registered
information, it does so with NO battery! Therefore, the  micro-
chip will last forever or until the death of your beloved pet!

If someone stole your bird and ever took  it to a vet or if the
police ever suspect that the bird  in question is stolen,  they
run a small hand  held scanner over the body of the bird.  That
number is then called into  a main database with the proper and
current  owners name, address, phone number and any other  per-
tinent information. I highly recommend that when you purchase a
new  parrot  that you  have it  microchipped.  This only  costs
about $25.

If you ever sell your pet or a baby and it is microchipped,  it
is  important for you  to sign the  release on the  back of the
microchip  record and give it to  the new owner and remind them
to keep it in a very safe place like a safe or a bank vault.