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"...Because I am an engineer, I thought it might be interesting to test avian supplements using a technique known as a GC/MS - Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer. This device can be used to isolate any and all known compounds in a substance. One of the more common uses of Gas Spectroscopy is to help patients in the emergency room, that appear to be suffering a chemical toxicity. Although I will not state which brands were evaluated, the only one that truly contained the listed ingredients in the quantities specified were the ones developed by Dr. Marshall. Dr Marshall's Ioford and Dufoplus products contained exactly what was indicated – in the proper proportions. From an engineer's standpoint, a GC/MS -Spectrometer/Chromatograph is THE defining method by which supplements need to be evaluated. I was surprised that the other products failed the test and relieved to learn that at least one, Dr. Marshal, truly was putting his money where his mouth was. I have the proof to support it! The changes in overall health and feather in my Gouldians were nothing short of remarkable. I would urge anyone who may have had less than positive experience with avian supplements to try again - this time with a quality product. I am so pleased to learn that there is one more person in the world (Dr Marshall) who values his integrity and has furthered the study of proper nutrition in caged birds." Read Mark's experience with avian supplements.

Mark Heron- Florida

I purchased Midnight from a bird sanctuary, which takes in birds that need homes. He was the only finch there, and I felt sorry for him. When we got him, he had no feathers around his eyes. After we brought him home, his condition worsened, and he started losing feathers on the back of his head. I knew nothing about Gouldian Finches...I just saw this little bird among all of the large birds; and he looked sad. The first owners had him with a female, and their cat killed her. They brought him to the bird sanctuary because they didn't want to take the chance of their cat getting him too. I think the loss of his mate and being taken to the sanctuary stressed him out. I gave Midnight Hearty Bird, Calcium Plus and Liquid Iodine in his drinking water. I also fed him Miracle Meal and Herb Salad. Midnight could not get enough of the Miracle Meal when I placed it in his dish. I feel this is what really made the difference in his recovery. Look at him now! He is so beautiful and I think he is happy. His new mate is Lilly. We purchased her from a pet store the same day we got Midnight. She too is molting and her colors look so much better than when we got her. Yesterday, Midnight was hopping up and down and singing. He has never done this before. Thanks again for all of your help and for helping me through a very difficult time.

Renee Miranda reneemiranda@yahoo.com

"...Thank you so much for all your help. Our babies are now weaning very well and we are happy with their progress. You truely inspire us to meet our challenges that come with our birds."

Donna Kallio-Medway, Massachusetts

"...I do so much appreciate your honesty. I wish everyone that does business on the web were of your caliber."

Helen Stevenson-WV

"...I've been using Dr. Marshalls products for about 4 weeks now, and the difference in the behavior and appearence of my finches is nothing less than remarkable! I was given a "scruffy looking" balding male as one of my first birds, and your should see him now! He's the most handsome of the bunch." Thanks again,

Edith Wilson - Anchorage Alaska

"...I found this bedraggled little white breasted male in a store. He was awful looking. He had virtually no tail feathers, nails spiraled around nearly twice, missing a toe and appeared to be stuck in molt. Not sure if it was his juvie molt, but I think so as some of his gray feathers were visible. I only assumed it was a prolonged molt because his nails were sooooo long yet his feather quality was terrible. So...I brought him home, partly because of how bad he looked and partly because there are NEVER any white breasted birds in my area. I started him on Dr. Marshall's program and his "after" pic is 6 weeks later. Now, he has the longest perfect tailshaft wires, solid coloring and is such a handsome bird compared to how he looked when I got him. He sings nonstop and is really the cock of the walk now." For me, Dr. Marshall's is definitely something I swear by.

Nikki Cunningham – TX

"... I just wanted to get back to you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. When I ordered the medication for my finch who had air sac mites, I really needed a miracle. I had already tried other medications I had purchased locally but she continued to cough and cough. But after visiting your website, I figured...what do I have to lose. After the mail delivered the S76 on a Wednesday we applied it right away to both finch. For two more days she continued coughing. On the third day she stopped coughing and stopped breathing through her mouth and started flying laps around the cage. We have continued the medication like the directions on the bottle. Both birds are very active and I am sure it is all due to the medication from your website. Thank you for your caring personality. Your website will now be my first stop for finch health supplies."

Linda Boas - Pensacola, FL

"..how many individuals do you know that would call long distance from Georgia to Vermont because the shipper was concerned that the receiver was concerned about the cost of shipping a ten dollar & change product that I felt was a bit steep. I can only think of one (YOU). So thanks again for being so nice!"

Ray Galipo - Vermonter

" Yes, the news is indeed fantastic, and I can only imagine if you know how very happy I am. What turned them around?? What a question Laraine! From the day I began administering the Scatt, I began to see improvement. The male had been desperately ill, hacking and coughing loudly, and yawning widely every few minutes after each cough in what looked like an effort to dislodge something in his throat. It was very distressing to watch, and by the time I received the Scatt, I doubted whether it, or anything, could save him. Well, what a rapid and delightful improvement he underwent, and what truly amazed me was that the change began within only a couple of hours. I was sure I was imagining it, but by the next day there was no longer any room for doubt. He was a very different little bird altogether. His sprightliness and perky personality were back, and he seemed to hop around the cage for the sheer joy of it. The coughing and yawning hung around for about a week, but faded with each day, and, after what I consider "a near death experience", he had completely recovered from the airsac mites within 9 or 10 days. As one might have expected, however, my beautiful little female, Minnie, now became ill with the mites, although I had treated both of them. I do remember, however, that while trying to administer the drop on the back of the neck, she wriggled in my hand and it seemed at the time that she might not have gotten much of the drop at all. I just couldn't tell. I reasoned, hopefully, though, that she had never ever been sick before and would probably be alright. Bad mistake!! Now, while Maxie was back to very fine form, his partner was showing poor signs; you know them all to well; the fluffed feathers, head constantly tucked under the wing, sheepish, drab behavior, and worst of all, the increasingly prominent breastbone and clicking sound in her breathing. As you instructed, therefore, I administered another drop Scatt to each bird, making sure of Minnie this time, and a day or two later your package arrived containing all of the lifesaving products. I have to admit that the compulsion to administer the whole lot to them immediately was powerful, but I followed your advice to the letter and have achieved truly spectacular results. I am in total awe of these products, and will never be without them again. Thanks too, for your unerring advice and commitment toward my two little pets. Without your help, concern, and obvious wide experience in their care and nutrition, I have no doubt that Minnie and Maxie would have died. Instead, my little aviary is a place of brightness and happiness, and I now have high hopes that 2003 will even bless me with a few babies. On behalf of Minnie, Maxie, and myself, much gratitude and thanks to you. But, to quote Winston Churchill, "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. I do hope, however, that it is the end of the beginning!" Cheers!!"

Gordon

"I have now used the Birdcare Co. products for 4 years and in that time have reared over 300 young Yorkshire canaries to maturity. Based on my previous feeding methods, I would have achieved around 120-150 over the same period. This year have been another ‘poor year' for many canary breeders, but I have reared 80 young birds, ending the season one month earlier than normal."

Brian Keenan International Canary Judge

"I received your products about a month ago. And I see a big difference in the coat of our Citron cockatoo. He had been abused before we got him and his feathers were terribly picked. We've had him for almost a year and although we have corrected his diet and improved his emotional environment, we saw little improvement in his feather growth. Since using your products, we have seen more growth as well as a silkier feel to his feathers. He just looks less rumpled, more smooth. Thanks for your help."

Marsha Drabik - Ockalawaha, FL

"I had a bird that could not open his right eye. I didn't know what to do for him. I purchased your Collidial Silver for any emergency situations since I live in an area without a veterinarian. I placed the Collidial Silver into a small mister bottle and sprayed his eye quite liberally. Within two hours he opened his eye. I continued to spray the Silver on the eye once a day for three more days. His eye is perfect! Thank you so much for caring products that I can help my birds in an emergency situation."

Peggy Schuster- CA.

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