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Barbara Heidenreich explains how to prevent a one person bird.There was a recent discussion on my yahoo group about innate vs. learned behaviours. It seems the two are not so mutually exclusive. The … read more

Here is how to address fear in Parrots.ExampleHave you ever been really scared? Perhaps it was a moment when you did not have control. For example as a passenger on a turbulent plane ride, or you real … read more

Barbara Heidenreich tells us if a Parrot is the right pet for you or not.KayteeNot too long ago Kaytee launched a survey to gather more information on the reasons people relinquish Parrots. Many reade … read more

Barbara Heidenreich explains how to connect with a new Parrot. I spend a great deal of time on the road teaching Parrot training workshops, meeting new Parrots, making a connection with them, and then … read more

Barbara Heidenreich looks at the early learning experiences of Kakapo. Kakapo trainingOur last night of Kakapo training was quite exciting. A three year old bird who had been hand raised several yea … read more