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The Parrot Podcast
Hi, I’m Sandra! Welcome to the Parrot podcast, where we talk all things parrots! Whether you're a new parrot owner or a seasoned bird enthusiast, this podcast is for you. We aim to provide valuable information to help you care for your birbs!
Join us as we discuss a wide range of topics, including diet and nutrition, toys and cage setups, health and enrichment, training tips, and much more. We'll share our knowledge and expertise to help you give your parrot the best possible life and help you be the best parront you can be!
Some episodes will feature interviews with experts in the field, as well as real-life stories and experiences from me and parrot owners like you. I believe that by sharing our collective knowledge, we can create a community of informed and compassionate parrot owners.
So, whether you have a conure, cockatiel, macaw, budgie, african grey or any other type of parrot, join us on the Parrot podcast and let's learn together how to give our feathered friends the best care and love they deserve!
The Parrot Podcast
Parrot Kindergarten: Teaching Birds to Talk with Tech & Trust
What happens when science, compassion, technology and a parrot come together? In this episode, we sit down with Jen, who took a groundbreaking approach to teaching birds how to communicate using tablets and touchscreens! Her birds are the first documented parrots that can READ AND WRITE!! We explore how to truly understand your bird’s emotions, recognize signs of trauma, fear, and even pain, and how technology and trust-based training can create a bridge between species.
Whether you're a bird parent, animal behaviour enthusiast, or just curious about how a parrot can use an iPad/tablet, this episode will leave you rethinking what’s possible in animal communication!
Keypoints:
🦜What inspired teaching parrots to communicate using technology?
🦜What was the initial process of training a cockatoo to use a tablet
🦜How can we help our bird with their fears
🦜Access to a tablet saved Isabelle the cockatoo's life!
🦜How can this method deepen your relationships with your bird
🦜Can any bird learn this?
🦜How do you ensure that the use of technology is beneficial for your parrots, and not overwhelming or stressful for them
🦜Tips on how to get started without a tablet/iPad!
Special Guests:
👉🏼 Jen from @parrotkindergarten, parrot mama, attorney, animal cognition trainer, writer, and international speaker, focusing on animal literacy and communication.
“Every animal I’ve worked with has been able to learn either cards and symbols or the tablet, and various things play into this”— Jen
Links:
Parrot Kindergarten: https://parrotkindergarten.com/
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