The Parrot Hut Podcast

2010 Archive

On Air

The Parrot Hut Podcast was designed to help parrot owners to understand, train and care for the birds we love so very much. We are dedicated to providing information for all levels of caretakers, from the beginner to the veteran bird lover. We will cover a variety of topics, such as breeding, proper care, needs, training, first aid and much more. Please be sure to help insure the podcast will continue to be available by supporting the podcast through making a small monthly donation. Click on any link to our support page to learn how you can help. Below you will find links to the free programs, as they come available every week. Podcasts will be posted to the site each Thursday at 7pm CST.

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The Parrot Hut Podcast Episode List

Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0001 - Sept. 2, 2010
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Item 1-1: Emergency Kit Contents
Item 1-2: Questions for Avian Vets
Item 1-3: Bird Etiquette

Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0002 - Sept. 9, 2010
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Parrot Hut - Episode 0003 - Sept. 16, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0004 - Sept. 23, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0005 - Sept. 30, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0006 - Oct. 7, 2010
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Item 6-1: Holiday Recipes
Item 6-2: Toxic Trees
Item 6-3: Toxic Fruits and Vegetables and other foods

Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0007 - Oct. 14, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0008 - Oct. 21, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0009 - Oct. 28, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0010 - Nov. 4, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0011 - Nov. 11, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0012 - Nov. 18, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - No Podcast This Week- Nov. 25, 2010
See forum for details

Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0013 - Dec. 2, 2010
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Toxic Fruits and Vegetables and other foods

Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0014 - Dec. 9, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0015 - Dec. 16, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0016 - Dec. 23, 2010
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Parrot Hut Podcast - Episode 0017 - Dec. 30, 2010
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How to download episodes using iTunes:

- Download and install iTunes from the Apple web site at http://www.apple.com/itunes/

- Once installed, bring up iTunes and click on the link to the iTunes Store in the left hand panel.

- When the store comes up, click on the link for Podcasts.

- Enter "The Parrot Hut" into the search tool in the upper right hand corner, and press Enter.

- This should bring up a link to our show. Click on the "subscribe" button.

- In a minute or so, the last episode of the show will be downloaded. Click on the "Podcast" section on the links on the left, under the Music Library.

- You will see The Parrot Hut now in this section. Click on the arrow to the left of the name, and you will see all current episodes. If there are any others available, you can click the "Get All" or "Get" buttons to the right of the names of the show or episodes.

- As long as iTunes is running, it will download the new version when it becomes available each week. If you miss one, just click on your podcast section, and use the buttons to download any episodes you missed.

How to download episodes using Juice:

- Download Juice by clicking the button below:

- Once it is installed and running, click on the plus sign to add a new feed

- Enter http://www.parrothut.com/podcasts into the URL section, then click Save

- Now click on the Green button to check for new podcasts, if it doesn't do it automatically.

Both Juice and iTunes will download the latest podcast, if they are running on your computer. So I would suggest starting them once a week or so, and it will keep you updated. Both programs will also update their own software, when new versions are available. Juice is just for podcasts, so it takes less memory to run it, and less space. But iTunes will play your music, allow you to purchase music online, as well as listen to podcasts. So they both have their pros and cons, although I can't really think of any cons to be honest. I use iTunes most of the time, since I also download music a great deal, so it is up to you as to what is important to you. You may already have iTunes on your computer, which runs on Mac and PCs. Juice also runs on Linux machines, and is a much easier program to use for the most part. If you have problems running either, please refer to the support site for that software.

How to record an audio file for questions and comments and upload to The Parrot Hut:

- You must have a sound recorder, such as a Wave recorder or such, and a microphone, to record a voice message. Each program is a little different, so you will need to figure that part out on your own. If you can save the recording as an Mp3 file, it would be much easier to send to us. It is possible to record an Mp3 file and send it using some cellular phones currently on the market. Just be sure to delete the file after you have successfully sent it to us to avoid wasting space on your phone.

- Once you have the .WAV or .Mp3 file recorded on your computer, check to see the size of the file. For mp3 files, be sure the bitrate is 128 for best quality and file size. Try to make sure the file is less than 5MBs, as most ISPs will not send or deliver a file larger than 5MB. Keep the message simple and short. For files less than this size, e-mail it as an attachment to show@parrothut.com. If there is no way to create a file smaller than 5MB, then you can download and install a program called YouSendIt at https://www.yousendit.com/cms/liteaccount&s=50027.

- Once you have the program installed and running, follow the instructions, and don't add any of the options that cost anything, unless you want them, then send it to us at parrothut@gmail.com.

- You can always send questions and comments in text format, but we would love to have you asking your own question included into the show, it is up to you. Feel free to send text questions and comments to show@parrothut.com.

- You can also now call us at 206-309-3296 and leave a voice mail message for us.

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