Environmental Enrichment Archives

Experiencing the Bird Blues? Advice for Avoiding and Addressing Behavioral Issues in Pet Parrots from an Experienced Parrot Parent

Tara Dales2020-10-01T08:12:39-07:00

It’s not hard to imagine why people fancy parrots - there are over 300 different species, each with a unique size, shape, and a distinctive combination of beautiful, vibrant colors; and of course, some parrots even talk! These features make them very attractive pets. However, many first-time bird owners don’t realize that raising a parrot to be a happy, healthy bird can be a lot more challenging than one might think. Even though they are born in captivity, parrots that we keep in our homes are genetically identical to wild parrots. Many of our pet parrot’s behaviors are based on

Experiencing the Bird Blues? Advice for Avoiding and Addressing Behavioral Issues in Pet Parrots from an Experienced Parrot ParentTara Dales2020-10-01T08:12:39-07:00

Environmental Enrichment for Backyard Chickens

Wendy Miranda2020-09-23T19:00:24-07:00

Environmental enrichment may initially sound like a fancy term, but it really just refers to activities you can provide in your flock’s coop and surrounding access areas that can promote their natural tendency to investigate and explore! At the same time, enriching your chickens’ environment can boost their health and egg production. Environmental enrichment is known to be beneficial for many types of animals from zoo animals to our own dogs and cats. Backyard chickens aren’t any different. Wild birds love to forage and so do our backyard birds, but sometimes we only have a small space for them to

Environmental Enrichment for Backyard ChickensWendy Miranda2020-09-23T19:00:24-07:00

The Basics of Setting Up A Chicken Coop

Beau Lawrie2020-09-08T11:10:07-07:00

So you’ve finally seen the perks of raising backyard chickens and decided to take the leap. We don’t blame you! After all, children love them (don’t worry, they are often kid-friendly) and they make for exciting companions. Plus, they are great little garden helpers! However, raising backyard chickens is certainly a step up from raising chicks, as they require a bigger and more secure home. This home is often a coop and is where your chickens go to rest, eat, drink, find shelter from the elements, and even lay eggs. It’s easy to get lost with all the information and

The Basics of Setting Up A Chicken CoopBeau Lawrie2020-09-08T11:10:07-07:00