Tag Archives: Parrot

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

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

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   Advertisements

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Get That Parrot Playing!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by

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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Holiday Parrot Toy Project, Helping People Helping Parrots

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

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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Leigh Ann’s Classes for Phoenix Landing

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Last weekend I attended a wonderful Phoenix Landing event in Edgewater Maryland. Leigh Ann Hartsfield taught two wonderful classes on parrot care, which she so generously is allowing me to share with all of you who live to far away … Continue reading →

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Fun With Foraging

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

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

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

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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