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Hello Suzanne,
I really hope this email finds you doing well. I hope you had great
holidays too.
Just a quick note to show you how well your sock buddy is. I really thought
that there was no hope for nassaw. Remember her last pics. She was bald on
her belly. As you can see her right side is not coming in very fast. But I
do have hope. Just look at her left side and also the one leg. Amazing.
Thank you so much.

Hi Suzanne,
Pepper is doing fine. we are keeping her in the sock buddy. We shower her and then spray her with molt ease. She is not picking at the buddy as much as she did at first. When I take it off her I'm pleased with the way her feathers are coming in. The hardest part is trying to keep her amused with toys. If she gets bored I catch her picking. In another few weeks I'll be taking some pix and will send you them. Looking fwd to her becoming fully feathered. Thanks, Chris

Hi Suzanne,
I apologize for the delay in getting back w/ you. I wanted to say THANK YOU for your generous donation of the Sock Buddies! I have been meeting a lot of great people thru this tragedy w/ Bo ... and we just added another to the list, YOU! Thank you again!!
Much Gratitude,
Bo and Sunny

The "Sock Buddy system" shows you how to turn an ordinary sock (any sock, but preferably a solid, stretchy one), into a safe, nonrestrictive, comfortable garment for any size pet bird or Parrot, WITH NO SEWING!. It will protect his or her chest, belly and back from plucking. There are no ties, clasps, velcro, or zippers to distract your bird.
Because of the way it is cut and put on, it can't ride up like bandages or sweaters.

   Most birds like the "Sock Buddy", after an initial break in period, It provides the same level of warmth as their own feathers, a naked bird cannot regulate his/her body temperature.There is a special page just for help on getting it on your bird.

In the kit, you recieve your first two already prepared socks for your specific bird, and detailed instructions on how to make future socks yourself. It's inexpensive, you choose the type of sock, no sewing! and it's forever! You never have to buy expensive garments that your bird will hate anyway! In the winter you can make a warm garment for your bird, Just out of a sock. Wings and vent are totally unobstructed. It's all in the way you cut it, all you need is a pair of scissors.

Anyone who has a plucked bird or knows one can appreciate the heartbreak of feeling helpless. This is not intended to be a substitute for love, nutrition and stimulation that Parrots require, but an extra helping hand. This is also good for birds who have broken their skin. It also prevents follicular damage.

   All proceeds from the "Sock Buddy" help rescued birds,   The Sock Buddy is changing birds lives! (Patent Pending)

*It's very important to email me with the type of bird you have, gender, and name. Each kit is personalized. Feel free to send questions to freemsuz@comcast.net

++++The new E-FILE is now available here. It is a zipped pdf file with 6 pages for you to print out
with no prepared socks. Complete instructions.
only $15 to your email address. See paypal button BELOW.++++ (as soon as I check my e-mail, I send it)

Hello Suzanne,
I cannot tell you how amazed I am at the change in my Grace! She is chewing on toys, pieces of cloth, and even her perch which she NEVER chewed on. Actually it would be easier to tell you what she ISN'T chewing...her feathers! She has always chewed, barbed, and otherwise destroyed any feather within beak grabbing distance. Now she doesn't even chew her wing or tail feathers!
She is on her 3rd SB. I put it on her Sun night and here it is Wed night and she's only frayed the collar just a bit!
But the change only starts here! My Gracie Anne is talking more, soliciting more scritches, and even stepped OFF HER CAGE ONTO MY DAUGHTER'S HAND!!! She has NEVER, EVER left her cage without a battle!!!
If I didn't know better I would think that my plucking, chewing birdie has been bird-napped and replaced with a look-alike!
I can't say thank you enough!!
God Bless you!!!
Pam and Graci

My Sock Buddies just arrived. Lakota had a shower this morning and was still damp. After using the hairdryer, I put her lavender sock on her. She was very accepting as she has worn vests, socks, and birdie diapers in the past. She is such a good bird when it comes to dressing or doctoring...so trusting. I held her beak and slipped the sock over her head and then passed each wing & foot into the appropriate place. Wow what a wonderful fit! She accepted it immediately. After a double take of looking at her chest, she was off playing with her box. I took several shots of her on top of her cage with the other toos, chewing up her box. I will attach one next time I write.
I love the Sock Buddy! The knit, soft, fluffy socks are perfect! They almost look like feathers, stretch on easily, and then stay snugly in place. What a wonderful creation! Yours is SO much better than the one I was using that had to be tied on in back. It was made from just a regular athletic ankle length sock. The knot in back bothers some birds; can be untied; and with the little guys it was hard to tie initially.
Your directions are clear and easy to follow.
Pam

Hi Suzanne!!
I just needed to give you an update on my precious African Grey, Pepper.
I have been using the Sock Buddy with Excellent results!
Her tail feathers are finally coming in! she currently has 8 beautiful feathers, her chest and neck are also coming in nicely!!
Keep up the great work, and thanks for the new cut....it helped even more!
I also love your e-mails, they are loaded with great advice and surprises too!!
Thank you isn't enough,
Louise

Suzanne I hope you get your patent, because in my eyes you are a genius.!!! I am so impressed with the feathers that are coming in on Nassaw I can’t tell you.
Martiel

So, thanks to your fabulous design (these 4 were already wearing them in the other “plain” colors)…. We decided to decorate for the holidays! PS: Rudolf is the one with the suede on the inside.
Betsy (The photo left is from the Mollywood Parrot Rescue who were sent The Sock Buddy System, where of course the birds were already wearing them and they just dressed them up a little for the holidays.)Hello

My husband and I both adore Amy and Tootie, our 'tiel. We are both retired, Richard is 65 and I will be 63 in March. I am so happy that we have found something that has helped Amy, this is an answer to our prayers!
It broke both our hearts when Amy started over preening. We took to an avian vet and had lots of test done and there was nothing wrong with Amy, but the doctor prescribed Clomicalm to help. This did work for a while, but over a period of months the over preening started again. So, when I read about your bird sock I thought that maybe it was something that would work for Amy. I have prayed for a solution and this is it!
Thanks again for your help and concern! You are definitely a genius and a God send!
Linda Abbott

Hi Suzanne!
Well, we have been putting the sock buddy to good use! Burt (blue and gold) has been our biggest success! he seems to really like wearing it:) Leo ( I mistakenly called him Louie before) has done OK with it, one last about two days with him but we figure with him chewing the sock he is leaving the feathers alone:) two Cockatoos (Shakespeare and Larry{new bird}) don't seem to mind wearing them :) I have become the expert when it comes to getting the sock buddy on the birds ... and I have a few bite marks to show for it, LOL. Again I can't thank you enough! KC (person that runs our website) will be adding a link to your site next week, we will tell everyone about your site!

Jessica

Hi Suzanne,
Dawn is doing fine with the sock buddy. We hope for her
feathers growing back in I think she has been plucking a long long
time before we adopted her and she has ruined her follicles. It does keep
her busy where she doesn't pull as much at what new feathers are trying to
come in.
Thanks for inquiring about her.
Carrie

Hello Suzanne,
I just received your email and it's so adorable. Sorry, I haven't contacted you earlier because I did not want to "jinx" Kermit's progress!!! I/we can't believe his positive attitude towards this silly SOCK!! As soon as we received your package, we put the sock on and of course, he immediately started chewing and chomping on the it. We gave him positive encouragement and he kept on chewing at it, so I resorted to my old bag of tricks that I used on my kids when they were having a fit, I took him for a car ride! While we were riding around, I started singing, which he loves, and together we were singing and guess what, he stopped chewing! I embarrassed myself at the drive thru Post Office with the car window down and did not realize that a mailman was around the corner and there Kerm and I are singing our hearts out!!! I think that was the first big step to attempting to keep the sock on! What a huge step...Kermit has been NAKED for 15+ years and in one afternoon a major turn in his and our lives!!! When I returned home, we gave more praise and more encouragement., he did start to chew but not as aggressively. After a while he slowed down on the chewing because I think he was thoroughly exhausted! Needless to say, by morning the first sock was thoroughly chewed and hanging by a thread on his chest. I cut that one off and immediately put on the second sock...that was 3 days ago and he still has it on! He has customized the collar and actually pulled some of the threads to make a cozier neck line! I went to a local 99¢ store and found a green sport sock and some others in children's sizes. Kerm is a small Electus and these might be a more custom fit. But I don't want to cut off the white one to put on the green to match his remaining feathers, but my son is coming to visit on Sunday and it would be a hoot for him to see his lil bro dressed in a green body suit! Thanks so much and I am so glad that I FOUND you!

Suzanne (also) and Kermit

Hi Suzanne,

Wow, you have 3 Too's! I had a friend who had an umbrella and goodness.....talk about 'all about me' attitude! They can be so funny and clever, but I'm not sure that I'm cut out to own a 'too.

Just thought I'd give you an update. Scooter's had on his sock for a little over a week now and it's still not shredded to bits. I think it's so interesting that he could, if he wanted, bite off the new little feathers that are growing in around his vent, but he's leaving them alone....for the first time EVER. I realize that this is the time of year when ekkies generally have a feather growth spurt and for Scooter, this is the time of the year when he begins to tolerate new feathers coming in. The winter seems to really bother him, even though he has a humidifier in his room. The other interesting thing is that the back of the sock is practically untouched. Yet, before sock he would fool with his back frequently. It's really interesting. I'm cautiously optimistic that his little sock will break the cycle, so to speak, of his feather biting. Since Scooter's been a dedicated feather biter for so long....at least 8 years....I recognize that change isn't going to happen overnight, but I sure am noticing a difference in him.

Oh, I managed to find another pair of socks that look like they will work. I haven't tried it on yet because I'm not ready to remove the one he has. Thanks for the suggestion about sewing with elastic thread....that's what I will do if I want to wash it and put it back on.

Thanks again for your support. I'm so glad to have found you and the Sock Buddy!

Rita

Suzanne, The Sock Buddy is working beyond our expectations. The Moluccan Cockatoo, Crystal, is a very docile bird and lets me do just about anything to her. She knows I would never do anything to hurt her. She let me put on the Sock Buddy with no problem and is leaving it in place. She did bite into the area that she previously mutulated but I patched the area and we will see if that helps. The next sock we make will have that area heavily protected per your suggestions. After visiting two avian vets who shot her up with antibiotics and chelating agents we had no positive results, just big bills. The simple Sock Buddy appears to be a real answer. I will keep you informed. Thanks, Jeff

I just wanted to say thank you again for the sock buddy. Goose is growing a bunch of new feathers on her chest thanks to you! I do have a question though. Now that she can't really get to her chest she's focusing on her legs. They are almost bare at this point. You don't happen to make little pants as well, do you? lol I'm just kidding about the pants, but do you have any idea how I could stop her from chewing the feathers on her legs. I was thinking about wrapping them with vet wrap. Do you think that might work?

Here's a picture of Goose wearing her sock buddy:
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Thanks again for your help!!

~Tiffany Gonsalves and Goose (U2)

Hi there, my name is Karen and my African Grey is Ruby. We put on Ruby's red sock(she loves the shade) around noon and after ALOT of grumbling she is starting to relax. The sides are picked at which adds the cool effect of a fringe around the sleeves. She has not picked at 1 feather in 6 hours. Thank you. Your simple design has lifted a very heavy weight off my shoulder. As I said she is starting to relax, and I'm hoping her appetite will be back by the morning. Best wishes with your rescue center. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Karen and Ruby
P.S. I loved the way you packaged her socks, and the information you presented!!!