tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91019463631698027592011-08-01T13:19:38.772-07:00Discover the art and science of living with an intelligent and sentient flying marvel - the incredible parrot; learn to solve problems and improve interactions using training methods based on operant conditioning and positive reinforcement ... because you are a full-time trainer whether you realize it or not.Mandy Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14631843344322820085noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101946363169802759.post-25828006815110733722009-05-14T08:09:00.000-07:002009-07-25T08:12:04.296-07:00

No one wants to become one of the millions of owners who give up their pet to rescues because they find out too late they are not able to provide the minimum requirements to keep it.  The following is information I would have liked before I bought my parrot. One of the top criteria for their environment is that the house or aviary will allow the bird to be a parrot with many activities to engage

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I gave Boston an egg.It just seems like he has invested so much energy into his courtship - with all the dances, and nourishment from his very crop.  I thought he deserved something for his efforts.After warming up a quail egg in a cup of steaming water, I crawled in bed with Boss surrounded by pillows, and with the covers just right like the way we sometimes nap together.Then, bringing my closed

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Overactive Hormones - chronic laying and sexual solicitationsBy Mandy AndreaFebruary 2009Depending on the species, parrots' sexual hormones are usually triggered in the wild by increased rain and moisture, food abundance, change in daylight, and availability of nests and mates.  These factors are usually tied to the once-a-year rainy season, and sometimes to moderate rainfall during a short

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"The owner should be allowed to choose to clip or not clip their parrot."Most people would agree with that. Despite sometimes high pressure from very adamant pro-flight or pro-clip supporters to do one or the other, the owner ought to have confidence in making his own decision based on his unique situation and bird.But you know, the reality is that in almost all cases people have no choice at

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