Tag Archives: enrichment

Nutrition and Foraging, Because it’s not just about what you feed them, but what they actually eat.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Laura Ford

I had the great pleasure over the weekend to do a presentation for the  Baltimore Bird Fanciers fall show. Here is a copy of the slide show for those who were unable to attend. http://www.slideshare.net/abirdsbestlife/slideshelf  

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Get That Parrot Playing!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Laura Ford

Too often I hear from people that their bird does not play, or is afraid of toys, or worse yet that won’t give their parrot toys because they just destroy them and make a mess. Toys and Play are critical … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Plants for Parrots

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Laura Ford

What a wicked winter we’ve had here in the American North East! And it’s taken quiet a toll on my garden. Even my super hardy plants, like Swiss Chard and Collard Greens are just piles of slime! But the days … Continue reading →

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Perches and Playstands, a Phoenix Landing Presentation

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Laura Ford

Our Companion Parrots spend 99% of their lives standing on their feet, so providing them with a variety of perching options is critical for their physical health. Playstands are perching areas outside the cage, which can be used for fun, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Parrot Toy Project, Helping People Helping Parrots

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Laura Ford

I have a request…. Most of you know I am the Maryland Education Coordinator for the Phoenix Landing Foundation, and in that capacity I sometimes do presentations to different types of groups, teaching them about parrot care. Earlier this year … Continue reading →

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Fun With Foraging

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Laura Ford

Had another wonderful Phoenix Landing event over the weekend and I wanted to share the presentation with all of you. Hope you enjoy it and come away with a new idea or two. Please share some of your foraging experiences! … Continue reading →

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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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Toy Making Made Easy a Phoenix Landing Class

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Laura Ford

Wow! it’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. Life has been so busy, time has really flown by. Here’s a slide show from a Toy Making class that Debbie Russell and I taught earlier this month, and … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Box?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Laura Ford

One of my flock’s favorite type of toy are foraging boxes. These are simple, inexpensive & fun. I use clean food boxes, like pasta boxes, snack bar, cereal boxes, that kind of thing. The FDA requires the glues and dyes … Continue reading →

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Go Outside!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Laura Ford

Earlier this spring I had the great pleasure to attend a Phoenix Landing lecture, with guest speaker, Nyla Copp, “Get  The Flock Out!” in which she discussed the importance  for the health of our parrots  to provide them with  time outdoors … Continue reading →

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