Training parrots requires patience and positive reinforcement. Play, including chewing on toys, foraging for food, and flying, is crucial to their daily routine. Basic command training and socialization with humans and other birds are also important for their development.
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Foraging Strategies with Feeding Activities
Our birds need to forage as part of their daily activities
When converting pellets, it is essential to monitor your bird’s weight or it’s droppings.
Creating foraging opportunities for your bird is not difficult. When food or treats are incorporated into toys, parrots will stay interested much longer.
Desensitization will ensure the birds are more accustomed to the handling techniques utilized to visually assess physical characteristics that are generally included in the complete physical exam [read more]…
A firm “no,”- or a sudden “Ah, ah, ah” is usually enough to deter a bird from an unwanted behaviour – provided the fundaments of respect have been established early on.
Offer safe, quality toys to your bird as an outlet to encourage natural bird behaviours, mental stimulation and to promote exercise.
While aviculturists probably receive the lion’s share of criticism, in many places, even ordinary bird owners are sometimes called upon to defend the practice of living with feathered companions.