http://exoticbirds.today.com What I have learned about parrots Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:32:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are a few simple things that you can do to enrich your parrot's life and learn more about them. Set your timer for 10 minutes. Give your bird your undivided attention for that time. Give scratches, go for a walk in the house, toss a ball, dance, sit quietly. ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/04/11/10-things-to-enrich-your-parrots-life/ We also planted two blueberry bushes. These are the Patriot and Elliot blueberry. The deal is that one of the bushes should start producing right away and the other will wait until Fall. We will have lots of blueberries!!! I sure am looking forward to this fresh fruit. Blueberries are very healthy ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/04/08/blueberries/ OK. Well I needed something yummy for the birds. All I had was two boxes of Jiffy corn bread, some Tropimix and Heaven Sent Veggie Mash . I first soaked a cup of Tropimix and 1/4 cup of Veggie Mash with 2 cups almost boiling water. I let that sit ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/04/07/quick-and-easy-birdie-bread/ Here in the Pacific Northwest the flowers are starting to bloom. The daffodils are coming up at my house. My husband tilled the garden and planted today too. We started with kale, spinach, peas, leeks and garlic chives. That bin is our compost area. We just toss ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/04/01/whats-in-your-garden/ Quaker parrot gets an award for saving a toddlers life! Click Willie's picture for story and video. ABC News Video http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/23/willie-the-parrot/ I just saw on the news about an Animal Amnesty day. This is where all manner of exotic animals can be turned in and guaranteed a good home. Without punishing the owners. Of course it is hard to give up a pet. Unfortunately most people would just turn their ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/23/animal-amnesty/ The next part of the mash is the grains. I think it would be great to get 3 at the store and mix them up and keep them in a container like the beans. You can change out what grains you use each time you buy them. Go to your ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/23/mash-the-grains/ Well, we all know what beans do to humans! When feeding our birds we should really try to consider the ease of digestion. When we are gaseous it might be funny or mostly stinky. If you ever see bird poo that looks bubbly please take your bird ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/22/beans-beans-the-musical-fruit/ Today I was able to go to my online parrot friend's house. The goal was to see how she makes her mash for her parrot flock. I am not referring to Beak Apetit' or any of the other pre-made "mash" diets. This one is made fresh! I tried a ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/16/mash-yummy-healthy-bird-food/ Well in true newbie blogging style I have neglected to even say thank you to Dania at Stretch Your Dollar. Dania awarded me a Proximidade award. I want to return the kindness. The official rules of the Proximidade Award are: “This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships! ... http://exoticbirds.today.com/2009/03/16/thank-you-stretch-your-dollar-proximidade-award/