Providing life-changing care and environment for special needs avian species in Minnesota.
One of the more necessary things for a parrot to do, is to climb. It is one thing that birds do well, besides flying. Climbing is observed in the wild for foraging, mating, escaping, playing – nearly everything a parrot does, every day, in the natural world.
And so it makes sense to try and replicate the conditions for climbing by providing areas for hanging and performing other acrobatic moves to engage, exercise
and mentally stimulate your bird.
Try play stands, gyms and perches made from natural bird-safe wood. Suspend toys and food items to stimulate interest. For ropes or climbing nets, use bird safe (untreated) rope to create suspended activity areas around the room. Attach toys at intervals to create areas of interest and encourage movement. You can also try ladders and ramps to create interesting play areas.
Here featured birds Cookie and Ernie enjoy different types of perches.
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Today at MAARS: Cookie and Ernie, our featured birds of the month, conducting surveillance on our volunteers.
There are so many ways to help parrots in need take flight.
From donating supplies and volunteering your time, to fostering or simply sharing our story, every act of support helps provide safe housing, enrichment, education, and lifelong care for the birds at MAARS.
No action is too small — even sharing this post helps spread awareness for captive parrots and the challenges they face.
Thank you for being part of our flock. 💙
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