BARGAINS : GIANT STORE, SMALL PRICES FOR THE BIRDS.Byline: Trisha King & Deborah Newmark There's nothing like shopping in a place where the proprietor and staff genuinely understand the merchandise. Unlike so many places that seem to be interested only in your money, you'll find knowledgeable bird lovers at Discount Bird, Reptile reptile, name for the dry-skinned, usually scaly, cold-blooded vertebrates (see Chordata) of the order Reptilia. Reptiles are found in a variety of habitats throughout the warm and temperate regions (except on some islands), with the greatest variety in the tropics. & Pet Supplies. This enormous store - 7,500 square feet of mostly birds and related supplies - is a paradise for birds and their pet humans. For example, instead of a shelf or two of bird food, there are two long aisles filled with nuts, grains, seeds, dried fruit and mixes for all types of birds. Discounts range from 10 percent to 50 percent below retail. The deepest discounts are on large wrought-iron cages available in four colors (forest green, black, white and platinum). Prices on wrought-iron cages start at $350 ($650 to $750 retail) for one 24 by 32 by 58 inches in size. From the Jungle Room (a special exercise area with stands and toys for larger birds such as parrots) to the nursery, it's quite apparent that owner John Tesoriero is devoted to winged creatures. His knowledge of birds, especially finches and canaries, is amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. . The bird room (immaculate and odor-free, as is the rest of the store) offers finches (zebras are $6.95 instead of $10 or more retail), parakeets parakeets one of the bird groups known as typical parrots in the family Psittacidae. Small parrots with long tails and include the budgerigar. , Lady Gouldians ($150 a pair rather than $200 to $225 retail), budgies and cockatiels. Canaries will be available for sale when they start singing again in September (canaries don't sing during their molting molting, periodical shedding and renewal of the outer skin, exoskeleton, fur, or feathers of an animal. In most animals the process is triggered by secretions of the thyroid and pituitary glands. season). There is also an unbelievable selection of bird toys. Most of the back wall is filled with bright toys in all shapes and sizes with discounts running 20 percent to 30 percent off retail. Another area of the store has 38 glass enclosures with various reptiles reptiles terrestrial or aquatic vertebrates which breathe air through lungs and have a skin covering of horny scales. They are poikilothermic, oviparous or ovoviviparous, and, if they have legs they are short and constructed solely for crawling. such as monitors, snakes, frogs, turtles and iguanas. The reptiles are priced competitively (as are the dog and cat supplies), but glass and screen enclosures are discounted about 50 percent below retail with prices starting at $9.99. Bird grooming and boarding is available. Boarding prices vary by species, and if your bird is on a special diet or needs medication, there's no extra charge. Discount Bird, Reptiles & Pet Supplies is located at 19640 Sherman Way, Reseda; (818) 343-1040. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Birds are guaranteed for seven days, and all sales are final on reptiles. Inside info If you own antique furniture Antique furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features makes the furniture desirable. that needs work, due to termite termite or white ant, common name for a soft-bodied social insect of the order Isoptera. Termites are easily distinguished from ants by comparison of the base of the abdomen, which is broadly joined to the thorax in termites; in ants, there is damage, broken chair legs or other problems, call Joseph Bayer Antique Restoration for repairs. For over 30 years, he has been restoring antiques with a European touch. Prices range from $30 to $10,000 for repairs and can take up to six months as this is a very specialized field. They also restore damaged oil paintings. A $50 estimate fee is refunded when work is contracted. To schedule an appointment, call Joseph Bayer Antique Restoration at (818) 786-2860. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Here's a free service that will save you time and money. Prior to visiting a new medical specialist, call the American Board of Medical Specialties The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a non-profit umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. It is the leading entity overseeing physician certification in the United States. , (800) 776-2378, to find out whether the physician is a board-certified specialist. Hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. When calling, be patient, as they are very busy. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Exotic birds The Exotic Birds was a pop music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 by three Cleveland Institute of Music percussion students, Andy Kubiszewski, Tom Freer and Tim Adams. They wrote their own music and were described as synth pop, techno-pop and techno-dance. aren't confined con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines v.tr. 1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit. by cages in the Jungle Room at Discount Bird, Reptile & Pet Supplies in Reseda. The store also offers bird boarding and grooming. Bob Halvorsen/Daily News |
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