Chores. Somebody has to do it 😜 Fresh aviaries blasted with the pressure cleaner which makes light work of what would otherwise be a huge job. We spray down with Vetafarm Avicare, which is a hospital b grade disinfectant. It kills off many of the nasties, so it's a little extra piece of mind, especially since I have seen evidence of 🐁 just recently. As always, we are feeding out seasonal fresh tucker supported by a quality pellet. I'm feeding the communal aviaries a mix of Vetafarm South American & Macaw Nuts. The dust from the crushed pellets that are left behind, I sprinkle on the evening chop so it really minimises waste and is cost effective. These routines are keeping everyone in excellent health and feather. Hopefully, we will have our cockatoo aviary soon. I can't wait to set them up in their own crib. 😁
A flashback video of Clancy learning retrieval for the folks who have been asking about training. Our most frequently practiced form of behavioural-modification training is operant conditioning, in which the bird develops an association between their behaviour and a reward. Operant conditioning can be used on all kinds of birds. The less compatible behaviours of parrots, such as chewing on wood or making loud noises, really can’t be avoided, However, if your bird does have a behavioural problem, such as biting or repetitive screaming, then behavioural modification training can help improve the bird’s behaviour. A common misconception is that the outcome of training should be a ‘well-behaved’ parrot. However, the goal of training is actually to keep your bird mentally and physically active. Most parrots do not need to be taught manners; in fact the natural behaviours of a healthy parrot are pretty compatible with the human lifestyle. So it is up to us to keep our parrots mentally stimulated and living enriched lives so they can become the valued family members they are capable of being and we can all live in perfect harmony. Like most companion animals, parrots require a large amount of attention and affection. Socializing and training a pet parrot requires time, energy and effort. However, in the end, the benefits of socializing and training your parrot will outweigh the demands. This video shows how Clancy can be redirected from throwing items and head swaying to actually collecting and retrieving items, which completely changes her focus and frustration. This can be achieved by anyone.
Off to start some trouble 😁 There is no mistaking when Aura has mischief on her mind.
Floof mode activated. Prepare for scritches. The cutest boy knows exactly how to sweet talk his hooman. 💜 Mojo
Queen Aura. The OG smoocher of Flight Club. Griffins mentor 😜😁
Happy 2nd Hatchday Master Griffin. You are loved far and wide. Thank you for being you ❤️
Aura is my kitchen hand for this mornings fresh chop. Not before a quick nut seeking mission 😂😜
Your bird can use his beak to communicate in more ways than just vocalizing. A bird grinding his beak for example, is usually a sign of contentment during rest. There is much debate among trainers about what is appropriate and what should be permitted when your bird uses his beak to hold your fingers, preen your skin/hair etc so owners can better avoid a bite. Many trainers discourage any kind of interaction between yourself and your birds beak to avoid potential injury as not everyone can easily understand their birds body language, but birds communicate so effectively with their beak that I believe this does more harm than good when you are actively trying to bond with your bird, and will not deter any potential aggressive behaviour if your bird becomes heightened. Your parrot is very well aware of the damage their beak can inflict and with mutual trust and respect, there is no reason for him to apply enough pressure to cause discomfort or injury. Here at Flight Club we don't at all deter parrots from communicating in this way. Can you believe Griff is two years old in two days? 😮
Why can't hooman just scritch everywhere at once? 🤔
Just a Diva living her best life. 👌 😃 Aura
Bird manners. They are much the same as human manners. Topaz is full of pins and extra cranky today so she is showing us an even more exaggerated reaction than she would typically show, to me touching random body parts without permission. It shows how effective it is to train cooperative behaviours and ask before touching. You can't just go grabbing legs and wings and things like a creep. Obviously there's always exceptions, some birds are more forgiving and will tolerate more than others. That's not the norm though. This is an example of how good birds become misunderstood and rehomed. Suddenly your tolerant and pliable baby has matured and is enforcing big bird rules.
Clearly animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know 😉
