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Downloadable Articles:

The following downloadable articles will hopefully provide some support for companion parrot owners seeking to depth their knowledge on the behaviour management of their bird. Click the titles below to download.

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Articles by Jim: (Subscribe to Australian Birdkeeper Magazine to read Jim's regular column - Pet Parrot Pointers. Click here for subscription information)

  • Title: Differential Reinforcement: An essential strategy for behaviour change
    Author: Jim McKendry - Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations
    Information: This is Part One of a two part article series taking a practical look at the application of two of the most important behaviour modification strategies used for working on a range of behaviour management issues. This should be read in combination with the following article. (large download - 6MB)
  • Title: Antecedent Arrangement: An essential strategy for behaviour change
    Author: Jim McKendry - Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations
    Information: The companion article to the article above. An absolute `must-read' for all companion parrot owners to ensure that the environment you are establishing is optimised for achieving your behaviour management goals.     (large download - 6MB)
  • Title: Understanding Approximations
    Author: Jim McKendry - Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations
    Information: Getting your understanding of the `approximations' required to effectively teach your parrot and achieve successful behavioural momentum is essential in achieving your training goals.
  • Title: Diet Management for Training & Enrichment
    Author: Jim McKendry - Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations
    Information: Considered management of the diet and daily food delivery for companion parrots can not only make the difference in creating desirable motivation required to achieve learning goals but also greatly enhance engagement with environmental enrichment
  • Title: Feather Picking Frustrations
    Author: Jim McKendry - Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations
    Information: This is a Q&A article published in the World Parrot Trust magazine `Psittacene'. It offers some food for thought for parrot owners seeking to understand some of the `why' behind the establishment of feather picking behaviour in companion parrots.
   

Articles by Recommended Trainers & Behaviourists:

  • Title: Does Your Parrot Have a Trust Account?
    Author: Steve Martin - Natural Encounters Inc
    Information: An absolute `must read' for every companion parrot owner and a great introduction to the genius thinking and training skills of Steve Martin. Check out more of Steve's brilliant article work via his website at www.naturalencounters.com
  • Title: The ABC's of Behaviour
    Author: Dr. Susan Friedman PhD - Behaviorworks
    Information: A groundbreaking article for the companion parrot community and a brilliant introduction to the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Susan Friedman is one of the most important minds in the parrot world today and her articles represent absolutely essential reading for every parrot owner seeking to develop a true understanding of the nature of learning and behaviour. Check out more of Susan's sensational resources via her website at www.behaviorworks.org
   

Other Recommended Resources:

  • The Parrot Enrichment & Activity Book
    This is a fabulous free downloadable book by Kris Porter. Kris's dedication to the development of enrichment ideas for her parrots is on display and her ideas will really have you inspired to do more for your parrot companion. Click here to download this wonderful resource. For some great video clips on Kris's enrichment ideas in practice please check her wonderful website at www.parrotenrichment.com
  • The Parrot Society of Australia Inc
    One of the most prominent and progressive international avicultural organisations. The PSOA produces a colour bi-monthly magazine that offers excellent articles. For more information check out www.parrotsociety.org.au
  • Australian Birdkeeper Magazine
    Australasia's best avicultural magazine and a world standard setter in avicultural publications. Check out the huge range of texts and DVD's available via the ABK online store

 
   
  • The World Parrot Trust Website
    The WPT website is quite peerless in terms of accessible article downloads, a brilliant parrot encyclopedia and member interactivity. Check the site out at www.parrots.org
  • The Parrot Rescue Centre Shop & Bird Boarding Services
    The Parrot Rescue Centre is based on the Gold Coast, Queensland and is home to over 75 parrots that are either in long or short term rehabilitation and care. The PRC Shop offers an excellent selection of enrichment products, educational DVD's and books, as well as formulated diets for parrots. Proceeds from the Shop sales are put back into the care of the Centre's parrot collection. Bird Boarding services are also available. Check out the goodies at the PRC Shop via their website at www.parrotrescuecentre.com/prc_shop.cfm
  • My Parrot Shop
    An Australian small business based in Melbourne that is supporting the needs of dedicated parrot owners by providing an excellent range of enrichment toys and companion parrot related products. Support an Australian retailer via purchasing of parrot products at theire website - www.myparrotshop.com