The Toucan Lady Goes to Parrot School

I recently had the good fortune to be able to attend the annual Behavior Apps: Training with Art and Science Workshop for companion parrot owners at the Natural Encounters training facility in Florida. The course is designed to introduce you to the … Continue reading

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A Must Read: Of Parrots and People by Mira Tweti

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Having just finished reading Of Parrots and People: The Sometimes Funny, Always Fascinating, and Often Catastrophic Collision of Two Intelligent Species by Mira Tweti, I felt compelled to share this extraordinary book with all of my fellow bird lovers out there. The book … Continue reading

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FAQs about our Three-Cans

When spending time outside with Paco, Paz, & Pepe, I am often asked a lot of questions from the tourists visiting our little island about the Three-Cans. I just love how there’s something about those long glowing beaks and curious … Continue reading

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The Bag of Wonder – Toucan Enrichment Game

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When I first began a training program with my birds, I was going into their cages 3-4 times a day for training sessions. I was trying to make sure I kept it positive, but was worried that they would eventually … Continue reading

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