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sweet nepenthe

Posted on Dec 28th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

A pair of ladies came over yesterday who really get birds.  Not that they have any, but it is apparent to all of us standing in the birdroom rubbing birdheads that we all have the... More »

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one small step

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

I guess I should've said it out loud before now.  I explained to some people who were visiting my aviary for the first time this weekend how I have that perch on the door to... More »

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Prajna

Posted on Nov 14th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1675&Itemid=0 Put my new cage together today and rustled all my wayward birds inside.  I thought about taking a picture of that parakeet in her new nest.  She found a way to squeeze back up... More »

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pierced ears

Posted on Oct 28th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

I got my ear pierced yesterday ... slightly ... by my macaw.  It wasn't really what I had in mind, but she's gotten so good at avoiding coming out of the cage (while we're reconstructing... More »

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big show

Posted on Sep 30th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

Heyoka has been provoking me in order to get me to give her some sweetness.  I know that's what she's doing because she's really gentle on the inside despite her outward show.  Last night as... More »

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skinning frozen peas

Posted on Sep 17th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

When you've got 10,000 pounds of pressure at your disposal, what difference does it make if your peas are frozen solid?  My macaw didn't even notice.  She removed their delicate skins and turned them to... More »

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Fully Feathered

Posted on Sep 10th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

Heyoka's chest is nearly completely filled in with new, beautifully smooth yellow feathers.  I think it is the baths.  Or the broccoli.  Or the way I've got half the cage in the doorway so she... More »

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cognitive distortions

Posted on Aug 25th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

I spend a lot of time providing positive reinforcement.  I have many tricks up my sleeve.  They work most of the time.  However, I am keenly aware that there is a trust factor that could... More »

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Just Enough

Posted on Aug 5th, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

Some mornings it's really hard to walk into the room after 20 years of having an aviary .  Several strong emotions pull in opposite directions.  That's why I practice, practice, practice being gentle. Sometimes I... More »

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Little Friends

Posted on Aug 2nd, 2009 by Bird : Bird Bird

Since I untied the rope that made the macaw so upset, I've been sticking my hand through that little door and petting her more often.  Tonight, as I closed it, she slammed it.  I said,... More »

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