Tag Archives: parrot nutrition

Caring for the WHOLE Parrot

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Laura Ford

This is a presentation I did for Phoenix Landing, looking at how  environment, nutrition, enrichment, a parrot’s wild nature, and the unique physical design of a parrot’s anatomy all act together to influence your companion’s behavior, and  how you can … Continue reading →

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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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My Chop My Way

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Laura Ford

Little did I know when I, as the Maryland  Education Coordinator for Phoenix Landing, scheduled Patricia Sund, author of the blog Parrot Nation, to come do her Chop presentation how much it would change the way I feed my birds.  … 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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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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Flowers for Ariel (and her Flock)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Laura Ford

Today is Ariel’s 5th birthday, and we are be celebrating with flowers for breakfast! Yes, I said flowers for breakfast. Although today is a special day, and Ariel and her flockmates are getting and extra fancy bunch of flowers, I … Continue reading →

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Dandelions for Dinner

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Laura Ford

I love this time of year when my yard and garden are full of the bright happy faces of dandelions! For the life of me I can’t understand why so many people spend so much money and effort trying to … Continue reading →

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