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How I made “perch trees” for our aviaries
Wherever possible, I like to take cues from how parrots live in the wild.
Mar 24, 2023
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Grape stems as enrichment
After a protracted move to Portland (Oregon), I’m back to writing about parrots.
Jul 15, 2020
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Seeds as enrichment
To anyone that has read my articles on diet, I have no love for the bird food manufacturers selling processed food to our birds.
May 30, 2020
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The toy hook to rule them all
It’s important to provide your bird with plenty to do to occupy their brains and beaks.
May 27, 2020
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Simple foraging bowl
Foraging has been a hot topic in the bird community in recent years.
Sep 3, 2019
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Enrichment and the senses
One of my favorite speeches at the American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) conference in 2018 was one called “The Great Foraging Experiment” and was…
Apr 29, 2019
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Grass for grassland birds
There are a number of species of birds, some very popular ones, that are grassland birds in the wild.
Apr 23, 2019
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Exceptional toys for small birds
I like to share products that I love and I feel are unique and exceptional.
Apr 22, 2019
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How do I get my bird to eat vegetables?
This is entirely from personal experience, but I’ve been able to get even very reluctant vegetable eaters like cockatiels to eat lots of green like beet…
Mar 29, 2019
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