What happens when science, compassion, technology and a parrot come together? In this episode, we sit down with Jen, who took a groundbreaking approach to teaching birds how to communicate using tablets and touchscreens! Her birds are the first documented parrots that can READ AND WRITE!! We explore how to truly understand your bird’s emotions, recognize signs of trauma, fear, and even pain, and how technology and trust-based training can create a bridge between species.

Whether you're a bird parent, animal behaviour enthusiast, or just curious about how a parrot can use an iPad/tablet, this episode will leave you rethinking what’s possible in animal communication!

Keypoints:

🦜What inspired teaching parrots to communicate using technology?
🦜What was the initial process of training a cockatoo to use a tablet
🦜How can we help our bird with their fears
🦜Access to a tablet saved Isabelle the cockatoo's life!
🦜How can this method deepen your relationships with your bird
🦜Can any bird learn this?
🦜How do you ensure that the use of technology is beneficial for your parrots, and not overwhelming or stressful for them
🦜Tips on how to get started without a tablet/iPad!

Special Guests:

👉🏼 Jen from @parrotkindergarten, parrot mama, attorney, animal cognition trainer, writer, and international speaker, focusing on animal literacy and communication.

“Every animal I’ve worked with has been able to learn either cards and symbols or the tablet, and various things play into this”— Jen

Links:

Parrot Kindergarten: https://parrotkindergarten.com/

Screen sanitizers: https://www.amazon.com/shop/poodlesandparrots/list/2GP2S18EBZPTD?ref_=aipsflist

Touch & Feel books: https://amzn.to/48RJY2k

🥦 Freebies & EBOOKS: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products
💻 Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/
🦜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/
📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots
👩🏻‍⚕️ Online avian vet anytime, anywhere with Vetster: vetster.sjv.io/bak3bm

Are cockatiels good pets? In this episode, we explore cockatiels as pets, how they compare to conures, and essential care tips. We chat with Ada about her flock and real-life experiences with her adorable cockatiels and canary!

Keypoints:

🦜 Cockatiels vs. Conures

💛 Cockatiel care

🌙 Cockatiel night frights

🔍 Foraging for cockatiels

🎶 Canary birds – What it's like to have them as pets

🥦 Canary bird diet – Nutrition for these tiny songbirds

This episode is packed with cockatiel care tips and insights to help you provide the best home and care for your feathered babies!

Special Guests:

👉🏼 Ada, Bird Mom to a flock of 6 tiels and 2 canaries @the.birdband

Links:

The Bird Band: https://www.thebirdband.com/

Back Zoo Nature Foraging: https://www.backzoonature.com/en/

🥦 Freebies & EBOOKS: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products
💻 Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/
🦜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/
📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots
👩🏻‍⚕️ Online avian vet anytime, anywhere with Vetster: vetster.sjv.io/bak3bm

In this episode, we dive into the essential tips every bird owner needs to know. From quick first-aid steps for emergencies to understanding the root causes of feather plucking, we cover it all with Dr. Octavio. Learn how to optimize your parrot’s diet with the right balance and discover the importance of sunlight and probiotics for their well-being. Plus, we tackle common health concerns like overweight birds and the use of hormone implants. Tune in for expert advice and practical solutions to keep your parrot thriving from an avian vet!

Key Points:

• Parrot first aid tips
• Parrot bleeding tips
• Probiotics and Prebiotics for Birds
• Sunlight for birds - Why and how much?
• Cockatiels and night frights!
• How to tell if your bird is overweight?
• Parrot diet - seeds, pellets, vegetables, fruit
• Parrot plucking and the root cause
• What do healthy feathers look like?
• Do x-rays have to be done with anesthesia?
• Hormone implants and Lupron - do they work? Are they good?
• Most common bacteria and infections in birds!

Special Guests:

👉🏼 Dr. Octavio Lisboa, Avian Vet passionate about saving birds since 2006. You may remember him from Episode 34!

“And simple accident but they can become like a nightmare… is the bleeding, nail bleeding, beak bleeding something like this… We have to try to stop the bleeding immediately.”— Dr. Octavio

Links:

• https://www.avianmedicinecourses.com/
• https://www.avianmedicinecourses.com/online-course-how-to-feed-my-parrot

🥦 Freebies & EBOOKS: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products
💻 Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/
🦜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/
📌 Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots
👩🏻‍⚕️ Online avian vet anytime, anywhere with Vetster: vetster.sjv.io/bak3bm