Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Waynesboro, VA Coffee time with: Galah "Bondi"
It's really important to include your bird in your daily routine as MUCH as possible. Especially if you're a very scheduled person. Finding those chores and times in the day where your bird can be a part of it all is super important and good for your bird. The more t...
Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Orlando, FL On couch: Hyacinth Macaw "Hymie"
My original goals with Hymie when I first brought him home were:
Get him eating some fresh foods.
Break the bad habit of immediately running to the shoulder.
Train him to let me hold his feet when he steps up on my hand.
I am pretty happy to report I accomplished ALL...
Photo by Dave Location: Waynesboro, VA Hanging out on the deck w/me: Blue Fronted Amazon "Storm" & Pal "Dudditz"
I went to see Storm from July 6-9 and it was SUCH a fun trip! I surprised him and came and said hello out on the deck where his cage is for him (the white one in the background) where he gets lots of interaction in the morning ...
Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Orlando, FL Shown: Hyacinth Macaw "Hymie" & Nephew "Jimmy"
I've never trained a bird with a 15 month old around...
And while my nephew Jimmy was visiting, it was VERY hard to train Hymie, the hyacinth macaw I am working with for a client for 6 or so weeks. I had no idea how distracting Jimmy would be for Hy...
Photo by Jamieleigh Location: Orlando, FL Wet Bird: Hyacinth Macaw "Hymie"
Hymie took his first shower with me within the first week of his stay. I was super happy because it is so hot here in Florida during the summer months and I was thinking he really needed one to cool down. I tried 2 times unsuccessfully before this. I approached Hymie ...
Remember that Blue fronted Amazon parrot I took in for around 45 days? Well, his owners Jeannie and John have been clicker training him ever since they got him home and it is going so well! Not only is he flying around the house for them and not showing any aggressive behavior anymore, but he is now talking on cue! Check out the video above to...
