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WingsNThings - Birds & Parrots as Pets - All About Pet Birds - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

by Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis

What do you look for when choosing a pet bird? Find out what to look for from the experts! In these pet podcasts our host and guests discuss choosing a bird to fit your lifestyle, compare pet stores and breeders, and talk about how to keep your bird happy and healthy. Other topics include species of birds, your bird's habitat and which are the best foods to feed your little feathered friend! Find out what common household dangers you need to know about, as well as how to train your pet bird and more. In these fun pet podcasts, you'll find everything from taking your pet bird to the office to tips on what the best perches are to keep your bird's feet from getting tired or damaged. So take a beak, we mean peek at the world of pet birds... only on Pet Life Radio!

Episodes

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 40 Prevent Your Parrot From Being a Perch Potato

35m · Published 26 Dec 20:09

Got a parrot that does everything in his power to avoid exercise? Then this podcast is for you. This week Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis discuss ways to get your perch potato moving. They also discuss some controversial methods parrot owners have been advised to use and the more trust building alternatives.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Prevent Your Parrot From Being a Perch Potato - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 39 Get Your Parrot Foraging

34m · Published 19 Dec 06:10

Foraging is a hot topic in the companion parrot community. This week Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis get creative with foraging ideas. They also share how to train your parrot to interact with foraging toys and why it is beneficial to get your parrot foraging.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Alex and Me -- Get Your Parrot Foraging - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 38 Alex and Me -- A Chat With Dr. Irene Pepperberg

39m · Published 11 Dec 18:50

In this week’s episode Robin sits down with noted scientist and author, Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Dr. Pepperberg shares anecdotes about her work and her time spent with Alex the African Grey.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Alex and Me -- A Chat With Dr. Irene Pepperberg - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 37 Act Naturally

36m · Published 27 Nov 01:38

Getting your parrot to present natural behavior in your home can include encouraging foraging behaviors, teaching your parrots to use their unique adaptations to expend energy, and capturing natural behaviors and putting them on cue. In this week's episode Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis shares ideas and suggestions for getting your parrot to act naturally.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Act Naturally - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 36 Battling Proventricular Dilitation Disease (PDD) in Parrots

30m · Published 12 Nov 19:13

Dr. Sharman Hoppes of Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at Texas A & M University shares the exciting advances being made in Proventricular Dilitation Disease (PDD) research. This deadly disease has challenged the parrot community for years. Fortunately some recent discoveries are giving researchers hope that a definitive diagnostic tool will soon be available as well as optimism for the development of a vaccine.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Battling Proventricular Dilitation Disease (PDD) in Parrots - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Studying Wild Parrots in Peru with Dr Donald Brightsmith

28m · Published 04 Nov 06:37

This week Barbara Heidenreich interviews field biologist Dr Donald Brightsmith of Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at Texas A & M University. Dr Brightsmith shares his experience studying wild parrots in Peru. His research has provided new insights into clay lick use, diet and nutrition and distances parrots travel in the wild. Listeners are also invited to join a research gathering expedition to Peru scheduled for January 2009.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Studying Wild Parrots in Peru with Dr Donald Brightsmith - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 34 A Parrot For Life

32m · Published 29 Oct 04:23

This week Barbara Heidenreich interviews Rebecca O’ Connor, author of "A Parrot for Life." An accomplished writer and animal trainer, Rebecca shares stories about flying falcons, working with parrots and training cheetahs, as well as information on her nine books.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Parrot for Life - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 33 Enrichment On A Shoestring

40m · Published 15 Oct 18:31

In this week’s episode, Robin talks with Philadelphia Zoo keeper and bird trainer, Catherine Vine. They discuss how to provide enrichment on a budget. Catherine also introduces us to one of her favorite projects, The Feather Distribution Project.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Enrichment On A Shoestring - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 32 Bird Boarding

34m · Published 07 Oct 19:15

Finding someone qualified to care for your beloved parrot when you are out of town can be a challenge. Robin interviews Karen Anderson of Avian Suites, a professional bird boarding facility. Karen shares her advice on how to find a facility or person to care for your parrot and what you can do to make your birds boarding experience as positive as possible.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Bird Boarding - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 31 Training And Enrichment Made Easy

36m · Published 24 Sep 15:58

Training and enrichment can be and should be easy! Robin and Barbara explore ways to keep your training and enrichment program thriving even if you have little time, little finances and lots of birds.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Training And Enrichment Made Easy - with Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis on PetLifeRadio.com

WingsNThings - Birds & Parrots as Pets - All About Pet Birds - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) has 50 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 30:11:18. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 1st, 2024 23:16.