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An Update on Zoom!

I wanted to give you all an update on how Zoom is doing with his new human mom, Laurie! Laurie's is a freeflight student of ours who graduated our course with her green wing macaw, Jewels but always wanted a blue throated macaw. I adopted Zoom out to her and she has been working with him ever since.

For those that remember, Zoom had funky feet. They are short, fat and stocky and many times his back toes go in front as though he has little control of them. The vet said it looks to be a ...

Jinx and Zip showering 🚿

Thought I’d share this cute video of these two showering today. Zip is definitely more into Jinx than he is to her, she’s always trying to get close to him and he’s always moving away but he’s sooo tolerant of her and I think it’s helping her so much to have him around her to show her there’s nothing scary about our daily tasks. These two together sure makes my heart happy. 🩵

My DREAM Species to Work With: Meet Boo the Cockatoo!

If you missed part one of my project bird update, go watch it here to get caught up!

Here are all the details about Marabou (Boo for short) the cockatoo that was offered to me as a project bird, and why I decided not to take her even though this is one of my dream species to work hands on with as a project bird.

PS - I left you on kind of a cliff hanger there, any guesses on what m...

Photo from home 🥹

When I asked my caretaker how my birds are doing, he sent this photo to me! How freaking cute is this 😍 I miss them all so much!

Kissing Mo 😘

Remember on the recent live I mentioned how I can kiss Monet now? Here’s video proof 💋 she’s come such a long way!

Ava Update (Pre-Surgery)

This is an update video from Ava's first flight trip with Claude as her mom back in January. This trip was in California and so it was much easier for Claude to attend being in her state. At this time, Claude was doing a ton of dietary changes to prep Ava for surgery which included absolutely no nuts or seeds in her diet and bringing her weight up. This was instructions from her vet specific for this type of surgery and therefore Claude had a very hard time motivating Ava to work for pellets ...

BTT - Cleaning Up Your Training/Behaviors

In today's BTT trick training edition I thought it would be good to show you how I often go back and clean up previously trained behaviors. Really ensuring the bird understands the cue for each one. 

How cute are these two? 💚🩵

Monet and Blueberry have become such great friends 🥹

Zoom Live Chat Details

Hey Rocko + Morgan tier patrons,

Here are the details to join me on a second live chat this month on Zoom:

Bird Tricks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Patreon Live - Rocko + Morgan Tiers

Time: May 7, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Live Chats This Month!

Hey patrons,

Here are the live chat details this month:

Monday, May 6 at 9am PST Instagram live (@birdtrickslive account) - all tiers.

Tuesday, May 7 at 9am PST Zoom live chat - Rocko + Morgan tiers (details to be posted with Zoom info).

See you all then!

These two 🩵

Super excited to give you guys all the details of these two in an update video. Spoiler alert: it’s going well.

Project Bird Update (part 1)

Hey patrons! I wanted to give a recap of project bird updates for those of you that were not on the live. So here's part one of that info since I had to run. Those of you interested in doing what I do with project birds and wanting to be on the "list" where I offer those offered to me, to you, please email us to inquire and we will keep you in mind!

Excited to keep you all apprised of the situation with this blue throat macaw!

So this happened 🥹

There’s been some “omg this is it” moments on this trip and this was one of them. 🩵

One of my favorite moments this month…

As most of you know, we are currently on a flight trip and this quick clip shows me flying Jinx and Zip together. They flew from Dave to me and it was just a really special moment. Zip is progressing a lot. 🩵

BLUEBERRY'S SEED MIX IS HERE!!!!

Hey everyone!! I have an incredibly exciting announcement today!! Today is the day that you all get exclusive first-dibs access to our brand new product - Blueberry's Seed & Grain Mix! 

The above video really explains it all, but this product was one of our TOP requests from people back when we ran a poll about what people wish we sold, and now we are finally able to make that into a reality for everyone! We are so excited to finally be able to bring this amazing, all org...

Reminder: Freeze Dried is Available For Purchase!

One of the many perks of being here with us on Patreon is you UNLIMITED access to ordering our freeze dried Seasonal Feeding System recipe. While the public has a limit of only being able to order 3 bags at a time, patrons have no limit at all. We also prioritize our freeze dried always being in stock for patrons first.

So here's your reminder to use that perk!

The website to order from is: https:...

Parrot Nutrition Talk for ZAA

Hey patrons,

So this is the latest version of my Parrot Nutrition talk I've created specifically for the ZAA audience which is a zoo based audience. I give the presentation on the 17th so it's really coming up and I appreciated all of you so much who showed up to watch my talk live, and gave me awesome feedback to create THIS version of my presentation. There's still time, so if you see or notice something that needs to be addressed let me know. I tried to incorporate all the things me...

Project Bird Update!

I had a live chat with you guys this month and spilled allll the info on project birds (past and present!)

Video starts at 1:30 in or so!

To watch this recording, here is the passcode: E#DF815s

Parrot Nutrition Talk

Here are the details for joining my Parrot Nutrition Talk in preparation of giving it to ZAA. I'd love to give this presentation and get any constructive feedback from you guys on what to modify/add/adjust before giving it to a zoo audience. This is standing in for the Tasty Tuesday update this month.

Details to join:

Bird Tricks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Parrot Nutrition Talk for Patrons

Time: Apr 12, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Can...

How long does it take us to pack? Watch to see...

Alright, last month Tony asked us how long does it take us to pack for a month-long freeflight trip? And that's a loaded question so I decided to document our packing process as much as I could. With Capri's birthday celebrations (we celebrated before we left with her friends) AND Easter weekend, it was a lot of start and stopping... but here's the general idea.

Hint: The huge stainless cage is for my next project bird...

Live Chats This Month!

Here are the details for the live chats with us this month! The first one is TOMORROW, on Zoom, details below. Keep in mind we are currently on Mountain Standard Time based on being out on location for a current free flight trip and where we will be for our indoor workshop coming this month.

Bird Tricks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Patreon Live

Time: Apr 11, 2024 08:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Tasty Tuesday (idea for this month!)

This month we are spending the entire month away from home, and so I am unable to make anymore progression on the cookbook revamp project we've had going on. However, I am very hopeful to finish the photo side of things in May and video a lot of it for you guys at that point.

For this month, I was actually asked to give a Parrot Nutrition presentation for ZAA (Zoological Association of America) and I would love to be able to practice and time my presentation on you guys if you're intere...

Freeze Dried Seasonal Feeding System

One of the many perks of being here with us on Patreon is you UNLIMITED access to ordering our freeze dried Seasonal Feeding System recipe. While the public has a limit of only being able to order 3 bags at a time, patrons have no limit at all. We also prioritize our freeze dried always being in stock for patrons first.

So here's your reminder to use that perk!

The website to order from is: https:...

BTT: Training Prim to FLIP!

In today's video I am sharing how I taught Primrose our parrotlet to flip around on our finger. This is best trained using luring and then phasing out the lure. Remember, you can simply train your bird to hang upside down in a bat-like position or take it all the way around as a flip. The training is the same, other than stopping earlier for the bat and extending the duration for it. I will be sharing a video on the bat next month with my sun conures! 

This month's Q&A!

We are getting so excited to meet a lot of you so soon at our first indoor flight training workshop next month! I will work on making the video about the second question and get to you guys when possible. Internet can be the hardest part about traveling!

Feedback WANTED.

Hey patrons!

We are thinking about revamping our tiers here on Patreon and want to find out what you guys would find to be the most beneficial and enjoyable content here.

Let us know in a comment below and feel free to heart other comments you agree with!

Flying my birds before our upcoming flight trip

In today's video I am just having a casual flight training session with some of my flock members right outside my house. Our flight trip is coming up where we will be taking an entire month and dedicating it to not only flying our birds but also graduating a lot of new Freestyle Flyer students as well. I am really looking froward to sharing some new freeflight stories with you all.

I'm not t...

Flight Training with the Brothers Today!

Today I have a different flight training video for you - working with my Camelot macaws! I'm so ready to be able to use this aviary more often and I think they are too. ☀️

If there's some specific flight training sessions you'd like to see, please request them in a comment below. Lately, I've just been having fun and seeing what the birds want to do or work on.

It's a bit chilly out 🥶

I love my conditioning aviary so much I just want to use it ALL. THE. TIME!

I think it's important to acknowledge that your birds aren't going to always want to train when you do. Sometimes, they just don't and that's okay. I like working with multiple birds for that reason - it gives me a different bird to focus on when one doesn't really wanna join in.

A MAJOR Tasty Tuesday Update (SO MUCH TO TELL!)

I know it's been a minute and I have ALL. THE. UPDATES. for you guys!