Articles of Interest
Feathers,
Flight and Parrot Keeping
"...there comes with keeping a flighted parrot
a true appreciation for the keen intelligence and magical whimsy
so frequently displayed by the flighted bird. " -- Pamela
Clark, Avian Behavior Consultant, ParrotSteward.com
Treating
Parrots As Birds, Not Mammals
"We should not see flight as a "problem" to be
"solved" by wing clipping. Instead, it is so fundamental
a part of being a bird, that flightlessness should, in general,
be deemed to be unfair on a creature whose whole being has evolved
around its ability to fly." -- Greg Glendell, Birds First
Basic
Flight Training Theory
"Free flight can be a wonderful experience for both the owner
and the bird and is a great exercise for building a healthy strong
body (exercise) and high self esteem (self confidence). Freeflight
training should not be taken lightly since mistakes can lead to
the permanent loss of your trusting little friend. However, Freeflight
training can be done and it can be done safely." -- Chris
Biro, Esence
Free Flight List
Chris Biro has several free flighted parrots. He
focuses on training through positive reinforcement and currently
has a FreeFlight
List where members discuss living with and training flighted
parrots. For more information and photos, visit Chris Biro's Free
Flight Training site.