Our club does not rescue birds nor have parrots to foster or to adopt. In Ohio, the Miami Valley Bird Club and Rescue in the Troy area, and Parrot Hope Rescue in Mantua all accept birds to be surrendered to them and does foster and adopt out exotic birds.
CONTACT: MAEBS, c/o 8611 Mingo-Lewisburg Rd, North Lewisburg, OH 43060-9634
mid.american.exotic.birds@gmail.com
Facebook: Ask to join MAEBS Discussion Forum
MAEBS will be at C’s Birds and Exotic Fairs on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 at the Franklin county fairgrounds, edwards building.
10 am - 3:30 pm
Educational material, poster of parrot species, vendor forms and bookmarks for our 2027 bird fair.
2027 MAEBS 34th BIRD FAIR will be on March 14
2027 MAEBS 34th BIRD FAIR will be on March 14
Plans for 2026: annual bird fair in March, annual summer picnic, annual holiday party in November/December, field trips, as well as meetings with and without our pet birds.
MAEBS had a presentation about parrots at the Franklin County Fair on Wednesday, July 22 and Saturday, July 25 at 12:30 pm in the Norwich Pavilion in the Hilliard Historical Society at Weaver Park, Gate 1 entrance. A few members brought birds and an educational talk was given. Summer picnic was held on June 7 at Sugarcreek Bird Farm where toys were made and foraging and enrichment were discussed. Our holiday party will be held on November 15.
Another successful bird fair! Thanks to all the customers who came to shop and the vendors who provided birds and more!
MAEBS 33rd Annual Bird Fair was held on March 22, 2026.
Looking for more vendors for 2027, please contact maebs.
Artists, Crafts, Clothing, Linens, and other bird themed items.
Bird Cages and accessories, Playstands, Bird toys, Bird food - seed / pellets / baking mixes / treats, Bird supplements, and more.
Franklin County Fairgrounds, Edwards Building, 5035 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, Ohio
(I-270 exit west onto Cemetery Rd, north onto Leap Rd, left just before railroad tracks onto Northwest Parkway, turn left at gate 3, Edwards Building is the building straight ahead)
Annual picnic on Sunday, June 5, 2022 all parrots were tethered or in cages to keep safe
MEETINGS
Most meetings will be on ZOOM. Non-members wishing to join a meeting via ZOOM should email the above email address and tell why they want to join the meeting.
2026 Officers
Presidents - Carol Crocker
Vice President - Bob Kroshefsky
Secretary - Margaret Christman
Treasurer - Carla Jackson
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the club is to educate the keepers and breeders of the avian community, to promote advances in aviculture, better husbandry, conservation, education, and research for the well being of the avian species. The club shall operate as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization.
IN THE BEGINNING: The Mid-American Exotic Bird Society (MAEBS) was formed on October 17, 1980 by:
Richard E Baer, DVM Mark Reader Donn Griffith, DVM Stephen W Daulton Jane Washburn Jerry King William Maynard