Nest Logs for Toco Toucans

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We recently came to the conclusion that we needed to provide the Three-Cans with nest logs. Originally, we weren’t sure if it was the best idea, as we were concerned that it would lead to undesirable hormonal nesting behaviors. But I … Continue reading

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The Lovebirds Part Deux: Paz & Pepe are Shackin’ Up!

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Two weeks have past since we first introduced Paz and Pepe and their socialization has been incredibly smooth sailing. While they were a bit edgy in the beginning, they have since adapted to each other’s presence, movements, and habits. Their trust … Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Annoying Questions I Grow Tired of Answering

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain   Let me preface this by saying that I don’t consider myself smarter than the average bear. But I am somewhat … Continue reading

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Toco Toucan Courtship Body Language

Socializing Paz and Pepe has been an incredibly interesting experience so far. Tomorrow will mark one week since we first introduced them and I already feel as though I have gained an abundance of valuable knowledge about Toco toucan behaviors that I did … Continue reading

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The Lovebirds: Socializing Paz & Pepe

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Our Three-Cans have been living side-by-side, in separate enclosures, for the 7 months since we adopted them. From what little information I have about their past, I don’t think they have ever really interacted without a wall in between them. … Continue reading

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Advancing to Level 2: Foraging for Toucans

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The Three-Cans have been having a lot of fun exploring the new foraging ideas we have been coming up with for them. Every morning when we feed them their breakfast, we place their bowls and toys on the wall behind their aviaries … Continue reading

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Meet Touk the Green Aracari: Toucan Species Special Feature

For all of my fellow toucan fans out there, I have decided to do some special feature interviews with owners of some of the other species of toucans out there. Paco, Paz, & Pepe are Toco toucans, the largest of the toucan … Continue reading

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The Latest Toucan Toy Creations

This post is dedicated to all of my fellow bird companions out there who lovingly spend their nights, weekends, and general free time crafting bird toys for their feathered friends. Forget the actual construction – I find that often the toughest … Continue reading

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Making Strides with Paco

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I am incredibly proud of the relationship I now share with Paco. It is quickly turning into everything that I had hoped for with a companion bird, although in the beginning, I certainly had my doubts that it would ever … Continue reading

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Our New Toucan Play Gym

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We recently decided that it was time to build the Three-Cans an outdoor play gym. I was inspired by photos of companion parrots entertaining themselves on intricate java trees, which simply looked way too fun to have the toucans do … Continue reading

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