There are a number of wonderful websites online that promote parrot enrichment. Listed below, in alphabetical order, are a few that I've found particularly helpful to me in my own search for enrichment ideas and I would like to share them with all of you.
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http://www.avianenrichment.com
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The Avian Enrichment site provides information to bird owners that address their companion parrot’s physical, emotional and instinctual needs. When you visit this site you will have free access to over 90 articles on 12 easy to navigate essential topics that will help you enrich your bird's life.
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http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com/
| This site has pages and pages of inexpensive toy ideas and instructions. Grab a cup of tea and expect to spend some time looking at the many great ideas you will find here.
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| Captive Foraging For Parrots is a LiveJournal community created for the purpose of sharing creative ideas for getting our parrots to forage. The information at this site includes reviews of foraging toys; instructions for making your own foraging toys; and lots of photos and videos of parrots engaged in foraging activities.
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http://community.livejournal.com/captiveforaging
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| World Parrot Trust is dedicated to parrot conservation and welfare. As an international charity they have helped 47 species of parrots in 27 countries over the past 20 years. In addition to conservation and welfare, WPT educates parrot caregivers and the general public on high standards for the care of pet parrots. Flock Talk is their monthly newsletter and it is a valuable resource for all parrot owners. At the website you will also find products for people and for parrots and your purchase will help save parrots.
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The Phoenix Landing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-volunteer organization. It was established to promote and protect the welfare of parrots, especially those with an extensive lifespan. Phoenix Landing provides for parrots in need and acts as advocates for those without protection.
The members of Phoenix Landing contributed many good ideas to The Parrot Enrichment Activity Book, Version 2. The members share enrichment ideas and tips at their website on their blog, twitter and facebook pages.
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http://phoenixlanding.org/
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| Robin Shewokis with some of her toys and enrichment items. |
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| Robin Shewokis is the owner and resident enrichment specialist of The Leather Elves. Robin works with zoological institutions and companion parrot organizations here in the US and internationally providing educational workshops and enrichment solutions for all types of captive exotics. Robin hopes to help increase animal welfare with her innovative enrichment products and concepts.
Robin shares weekly enrichment tips at her website www.TheLeatherElves.com. In between speaking and actually creating enrichment Robin is co-host of the weekly podcast Wings-n-Things at www.PetLifeRadio.com.
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