Monthly Archives: January 2013

Shower Perches

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura Ford

Regular bathing is very important to the health of parrots. Not only to help keep their skin and feathers clean, but to keep their nares clear and their respiratory systems healthy. Some parrots prefer to bath in their water bowls, some … Continue reading →

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Re-teaching Winnie Step-up to a Handheld Perch – Part One

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Laura Ford

First let me say that behavior and training are my weakest skills when it comes to parrot care, so if I can figure this out, I know anyone can. I know there are a few true behaviorists and trainers who … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Dinner Mash

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Laura Ford

I’ve had several people asking me for my mash recipe lately, so I thought I’d share it here too. This is what I feed my flock for dinner every night during cold weather. I make a big batch, changing the … Continue reading →

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Parrot Resolutions for 2013

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Laura Ford

Normally I am not one to make New Year’s Resolutions, I am however a big To Do List maker, and it occurred to me that Resolutions are really long term To Dos. So I decided to sit down and write … Continue reading →

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