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Nutrition and Foraging, Because it’s not just about what you feed them, but what they actually eat.
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
Get That Parrot Playing!
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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Tagged enrichment, enrichment class, making toys, Parrot, parrot enrichment, parrot toys, parrots, Phoenix Landing, toys
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Holiday Parrot Toy Project, Helping People Helping Parrots
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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Tagged donation, enrichment, hoilday giving, make your own bird toys, Parrot, parrot enrichment, parrots, Phoenix Landing, toys
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Fun With Foraging
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
Peat Pot Foraging Shreddding Toy
This toy combines many textures for chewing and shredding, and treats or pellets can be hidden inside the peat pot, in the loofah slice, and in the finger traps for foraging. Although it may look like a complex toy, the … Continue reading
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Tagged enrichment, foraging, kris porter, Parrot, parrot enrichment, parrot toy, parrots, peat pot, play, shredding toy, toys
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Some Thoughts from the Workshop
First I want to start by saying that although I will be using the word “toy”, I feel the common meaning of the word to be insufficient to convey the importance of giving captive parrots objects, items, activities, and opportunities, … Continue reading
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Tagged enrichment, foraging, making toys, Parrot, parrot enrichment, parrot toy, play, toys
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