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Transforming Your Parrot's Health and Behavior: The Journey to a Healthier Diet
Julia Dettore Julia Dettore

Transforming Your Parrot's Health and Behavior: The Journey to a Healthier Diet

Transforming Your Parrot's Health and Behavior: The Journey to a Healthier Diet," it's evident that relying solely on seeds can negatively impact your parrot's overall well-being and may increase the risk of heart-related issues. Seed-based diets often lack essential nutrients and can be high in fats. However, it's essential to distinguish that not all seeds are inherently harmful to your parrot's diet. With the wealth of information available on ideal parrot nutrition, it can be challenging to make informed choices.

Shifting your parrot away from a predominantly seed-based diet has more to offer than just health benefits. Incorporating a small amount of seeds into foraging toys and training can encourage desirable behavior. By using seeds as a rare treat, you can enhance the value of actions that your parrot may not otherwise engage in.

For parrots accustomed to frequent seed consumption or a seed-based diet, their willingness to participate in desired behaviors might be lower. This underscores the importance of using seeds sparingly to elevate training sessions and overall engagement.

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Sip with a Purpose: The Importance of Conservation and Bird-Friendly Coffee
Julia Dettore Julia Dettore

Sip with a Purpose: The Importance of Conservation and Bird-Friendly Coffee

Your daily coffee ritual can be more than just a caffeine boost; it can be a catalyst for change. This article explores the vital role of conservation and bird-friendly coffee in protecting biodiversity, supporting local communities, and preserving bird habitats. Learn how choosing certified coffee and spreading awareness can turn your daily brew into a force for positive environmental impact. So, sip with a purpose and be part of a greener, more sustainable world.

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Target Training - First Steps
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Target Training - First Steps

Begin the journey of target training with your bird and strengthen your bond through positive reinforcement! Discover the first steps and expert tips for a happier and more engaged feathered companion.

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World Parrot Day 2023!
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World Parrot Day 2023!

World Parrot Day serves as a reminder of the need to protect and conserve these magnificent birds. By supporting parrot conservation and rescue organizations, we can make a difference in their survival and well-being.

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Black Birders Week 2022

The Parrot University is excited to sponsor this year’s third annual Black Birders Week from Black AF in STEM. This year’s theme is “Soaring to Greater Heights” with daily themes exploring the world of birding and conservation.

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Aviator Harness for One-Winged Scarlet Macaw

Charlotte has come a long way, but still has a long way to go.  We took her in as a rescue last year, and at that point, she was so aggressive we had to use protective gear to even get close enough to feed her and clean her cage.  I actually found her on a craigslist ad.  I was searching for homemade bird toys and ran across the ad.

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Testimonial from Lilly & Ozzie

I just want to say a big thank you for making such a wonderful product!

I have an Alexandrine Parakeet named Ozzie. 7 weeks ago I brought an aviator harness for him as his new year present! We have been following the Instructional DVD and working hard to get him used to it, and now he is harness trained.

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Testimonial: Alice

My hand fed Umbrella Cockatoo Alice, born November 2002, lives in Sweden. She has worn two Feather Tether harnesses earlier. She couldn’t resist preening and nibbling them, and easily broke their metal clips, thus making the harnesses very dangerous.

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Testimonial: Stephanie’s Story

When I got Miracle he was dehydrated and dying. I took care of him.

Two years ago our peacock mom hatched some babies in a nest above one of the rooms in our barn. A few days later mom and the babies jumped to the floor and never went back to the nest. A few days after this we were inspecting the nest and found another baby that must have been too afraid to jump. You guessed it. This baby ended up in my room for some special attention.

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Birdie See, Birdie Do; Aviator Harness Training

The Aviator Bird Harness is just like any other toy. You can quickly teach your Birdie to love to have it on with the right approach.

Today I got Falkner Cockatiel to actually start putting her head through this morning, even if only for a few seconds at a time. You can see Falkner willingly sticks her head back and forth through the Aviator strap to get to the other side where her treat is. Lol. Her cousin Bambi Cockatiel is learning by example as she waits her turn.

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Can Older Parrots Learn New Tricks? Yes and No!

I was recently asked my opinion about an article a macaw owner read that contained this passage.

In the age of 4-5 years, Macaws will begin to sort their own life and all training will become weak. Even the best trained bird will go his own ways and therefore all Macaws in Circus and other attractions will be replaced by younger ones. Training of adult birds is nearly impossible.

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