Karen Pryor Clickertraining - conure

Coco and Kilo on parade - my photo album

BlueHairBob — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:39:47 -0600

Kilo Lani - my second parrot

BlueHairBob — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:57:11 -0600

One day I put out my hand for him to step up - since he appeared to want me to - and he bit my finger! I looked at my hurting finger and immediately remembered the words of Bruce Lee, "It is like a finger pointing to the moon - don't look at the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory!"

Coco accepts the flock for the first time!

BlueHairBob — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:05:01 -0600

When I first got Coco, I was just a little afraid that even though I believe that just about any parrot can be tamed with abundant positive reinforcement that I might not be able to pull it off - but we have.

How long does it take to get a parrot?

BlueHairBob — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:46:11 -0600

There are two ways to get a parrot fast: 1) buy one at a pet store with no planning on a whim, or 2) be known as someone who will take in an unwanted bird and give them a loving home. Of course, in order to do the second option, you have to have put in the long hard work to become that person.

Book Review #3: The Conure Handbook (Barron's)

BlueHairBob — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:57:19 -0600

There are a lot of different kinds of books about parrots - training books, behavior books, breeding books, nutrition books, and do-all books. The Conure handbook tries for the do-all book category.

Coco comes home

BlueHairBob — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:50:18 -0600

I planned to bring him home after Christmas - but that plan changed.

Coco the parrot - Part 1

BlueHairBob — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:47:17 -0600