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Monday through Friday:
7:30-6:00
Saturdays:
9-1
Appointments preferred.
Email:
Dr. Ken
Dr. Mary
Dr. Sandra
Staff
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Keys to Well Adjusted Parrots: Parrots that are
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Responsibility
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Complex creatures with extensive physical and emotional requirements
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Owners take over the role of entire flock for the life of the bird.
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Many stages of life during which behavior may change
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Most people are not prepared for this responsibility
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Socialization
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Owner’s family takes over role of flock
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Young birds should meet many people
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People should be coached on bird handling
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Hierarchy should be established with bird below all humans.
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Bird should become accustomed to different locations
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Obedience Training
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Teaches owners about bird behavior
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Gives tools to prevent behavior problems
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Discusses treatment of behavior problems
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Socializes birds
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Essential Behaviors to Teach
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Step up
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Step down
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Stay
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Hooding
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Towel
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Carrier
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Environment
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Roosting cage and daytime cage/playpen
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Solid cages leave less room for climbing
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Require 8-12 hours of sleep
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Comfortable perching
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Daytime cage should be as large as possible
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Location should be varied
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Toys
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Functional types of toys
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Climbing toys
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Chewing toys
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Foot toys
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Puzzle toys
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At least one of each type at all times
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Should be changed periodically
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Chew toys should be destructible
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Entertainment
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Place in area of activity
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Television/radio/computer on timers
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Answering machines
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Other birds/pets?
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Commuter birds
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Foraging
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Gives a constructive activity to occupy time.
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Increase complexity as each level is mastered.
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Start with using several dishes spread around environment.
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Next mix in non-edible but safe objects to sort from food.
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Next cover the dish with paper
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Our Mission:
All Creatures Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing progressive medicine in
a caring environment for pets of all species. Through preventative medicine,
client education, professional development of our staff, and advanced medical
and surgical techniques, we hope to foster a strong and lasting bond with
clients and their pets.
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