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The Parrot Podcast
Hi, Iām 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
Taking Your Parrot Outdoors Safely: Free Flight, GPS, Bird Carriers & Wing Clipping
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Can any parrot learn to free-fly? What does it actually take to safely take your parrot outside? In another episode with Jamieleigh Womach, co-founder of BirdTricks, we go deep into everything about outdoor adventures! We talk about her free flight journey, how GPS and telemetry tracking technology is changing bird safety, the TrackPack collab with ibiyaya, what to look for in a proper bird carrier, and why wing clipping is more dangerous than most people think. Whether you dream of free-flying your bird or just want to take them outside safely, this one is packed with everything you need to know!
Episode Highlights:
- Free flight ā her journey, the controversy, and the biggest misconceptions
- Choosing the right free flight locations
- What birds are the right candidates for free flight
- GPS and telemetry tracking for free-flighted parrots ā how it works and why it matters
- The difference between GPS and telemetry, and how to choose the right one for your bird
- The BirdTricks x ibiyaya TrackPack ā and why Mia is obsessed with hers
- The safest options for taking your bird outside
- Why wing clipping damages the relationship with your bird
- Wing clipping is more dangerous than safe, and the psychological impact
- What to do to help improve your bird's feathers and grow back clipped wings
Special Guest: šš¼ Jamieleigh Womach ā Co-Founder of BirdTricks, Parrot Trainer & Founder of Project Parrots Non-Profit
Links & Resources:
- BirdTricks: birdtricksstore.com
- BirdTricks GPS: birdtricksgps.com
- TrackPack: birdtricksstore.com/products/birdtricks-x-ibiyaya-trackpack
- Freestyle Flyers Club: birdtricksstore.com/pages/freestyle-flyers-club
- Project Parrots: projectparrots.org
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