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Enrichment Tip of the Month
 
by Kris Porter
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 I can't believe I haven't thought to make foraging toys from the Ziploc baggie boxes before.  I had the box in my hand ready to throw it in the trash when I focused on the opening in the top of the box.  The box for the quart size bags has a long oval opening on the top - perfect for foraging.  I filled the box with foot toys, pieces of grass mats, left over toy parts, a plastic measuring spoon, a dried corn husk, a carrot, a walnut and other assorted items.

Another item I almost discarded was the empty cornstarch container.  Argo brand cornstarch comes in a yellow plastic container with a bright blue lid.  I was ready to toss the container when I realized if I cut a few holes in the sides and filled it with wooden blocks, beads, treats and other foot toys it might make a great toy.  It was a big hit with Zorba.  Now I'm tempted to empty the cornstarch out of the new container to make another one for him.

March2010

 

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March 2010
Hello Bird Lovers!
 
I'm feeling a little demented again this month so please bear with me....I've been searching for the perfect answer to the age old question "How Many Parrots Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?"  
 
I haven't quite found it yet but here are a few answers to the question from some of my fine feathered friends:
 
Eclectus:  Change a lightbulb? Leave me alone, I'm busy foraging.  On second thought, will I get a treat for it?
 
African Grey:  I'm way over qualified for that job and I'm busy inventing a new lighting source but I guess I could at least supervise the stupid amazon in the next cage.

Parrotlet:  Who's scared of the dark? I'm not scared of anything.  But to answer your question, just one if it's a parrotlet, I can do anything.  Hey, who called me short stuff! 

DY Amazon:  Let that arrogant African Grey over there do it if he's so darn smart!
 
Quaker:  Can I rearrange the furniture and the light fixtures first?  Don't you people know anything about interior design?
 
Caique: And why would I want to do that?  Lightbulbs look like they would be much more fun to tumble with.
 
Umbrella Cockatoo:  Duh, it only takes one Umbie to change a lightbulb, don't you know we are mechanically inclined?  We can do anything but you gotta watch me, come on now, watch me, watch me.

Cockatiel:  I'll do it but only if I can whistle while I work.

Rose Breasted Cockatoo:  Let that big brute macaw do it!  I'll be so glad when the light's are back on and everyone can clearly see how pretty I am.
 
Macaw:  Darn, I don't know my own strength.  Do you have another one?
 
Are there any other bird humorists out there?  If so, please share with us your answers that are reflective of your bird's personality by sending them to me at Deb@avianenrichment.com.  Our favorites will be posted on the AvianEnrichment.com website
Sincerely, 

Deb White
Dateline 1948
All-Avian Movie "Bill and Coo" Wins Academy Award!
 
 
I was just surprised by a bit of movie trivia.  In 1948, a movie with a completely avian cast won it's producer, documentarian Ken Murray, a special academy award "In which artistry and patience blended in a novel and entertaining use of the medium of motion pictures" .    
 
The all-bird movie is set in the feathered utopia of Chirpendale, where parakeets, lovebirds, ducklings and other fine feathered friends live their lives.  The birds, trained by George Burton, are seen running various errands around the idyllic small town while pushing carts, riding in boats and wearing cute costumes.
 
Thanks to YouTube we have an 8 minute segment of this classic feature available for viewing here.  Enjoy!
 

BillandCoo

 
 
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