May 2010 SPECIAL
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Enrichment Tip of the Month
by Kris Porter |
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Baskets make great alternate play areas for parrots. You can carry the basket with you from room to room. A good basket for this purpose is made of untreated wicker or willow. Look for baskets with wide bases and sturdy handles. You don't want the handle too high off the basket. A shorter handle will provide more balance when your bird plays on it. Tie on toys to the sides of the basket and handle for added interest and activity. You can create a foraging opportunity by filling the basket with toys, whole vegetables, fruit or nuts and anything else that your bird is particularly interested in. |
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Hello Bird Lovers!
OK, I'm guilty of missing the month of April, it blew right past me and the newsletter never made it out. It's not that I didn't think about it, I just decided to spend some more time goofing off with my flock, preparing their outdoor aviary and getting some heavy duty spring cage cleaning done now that it's warm enough to drag cages outdoors for a thorough scrubbing. I'm going to try and make it up to everyone with some exciting stuff this month!
First of all, in this newsletter, we have two great columnists sharing their wisdom and humor with us. Leslie Moran provides us with insight into an avian super food and, one of my favorite writers, Patricia Sund, blesses us with another of her humourous essays on the topic of "starter birds" which also conveys a very important message.
We are also announcing our 2nd annual "Spoiled Bird" Photo Contest complete with opportunities to win prizes and a chance to have your photos turned into new jigsaw puzzles for the fun section of our site (see details below).
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Discover the Most Nutritious Avian Food
by Leslie Moran
"I want to provide the best nutrition possible for my birds."
This affirmation resounds from experienced breeders, parrot rescue organizations and individual bird owners alike. What does this growing segment of avian caretakers consider the best nutrition available for parrots? They all feed sprouts, the most nutrient dense food on the planet.
Why are Sprouts so Nutritious?
When any seed, nut, grain or legume is sprouted its entire chemical composition is enhanced. Sprouting is the relatively simple process of soaking, draining and rinsing seeds until they germinate. The germinated seeds, grains and legumes must then be allowed to grow in order for them to reach their peak nutrition.
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I Don't Believe in "Starter Birds"
by Patricia Sund
What is a "starter bird?" Is that like a "starter human?" Maybe that's why human babies start out small. I don't have children but I imagine that when they are small, they're easier to handle. They have no teeth so they can't bite you. They are loud and messy however, and we have to teach them everything. They can't talk and the only way they can complain to us about whatever it is that's bothering them is by crying. So maybe human babies are "starter humans." Maybe they show up that way so we can learn as they grow up and get larger.
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2nd Annual "Spoiled Bird" Photo Contest
OK, all of you bird-loving shutterbugs take notice. We are looking for photos of spoiled birds who are enjoying a life full of enrichment. The photos will be used to illustrate future enrichment articles as examples of how to do it right!
We are avidly interested in photos demonstrating creative bird living and play environments, the joy of toys and healthy food, birds in flight, etc. Capture a picture of what avian enrichment means to you!
The winners will receive VIP (Very Important Parrot) Points according to the following schedule:
| Grand Prize Winner | 2500 VIP pts. ($50 credit) | | 1st Place | 1250 VIP pts. ($25 credit) | | 2nd Place | 1000 VIP pts. ($20 credit) | | 3rd Place | 750 VIP pts. ($15 credit) | | Honorable Mention | 500 VIP pts. ($10 credit) |
Guidelines
We are looking for well composed photos that highlight your pet parrot's beauty and personality.
Multiple photo submissions are allowed and encouraged.
Please don't crop or edit your photos in any way. No time stamps please.
Submitting a photo taken by someone else is not allowed. By submitting a photo, you are warranting that the photo is your own work.
The phrase "photo contest" must be mentioned in the subject of the email. Photos should be emailed to deb@avianenrichment.com (only one photo per email please).
By submitting the photo(s), the contestant is granting non-exclusive usage rights to AvianEnrichment.com whether the photo is chosen as a winner or not.
All entries must be submitted by May 31, 2010 and winners will be notified by Jun 30, 2010. |
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