Jason Crean’s Mousebird
When it comes to parrots, the phrase, “A little goes a long way.” has numerous applications.
A little bit of everything good in their meal makes for a better and more balanced diet.
I think a little bit of attention here and there, scattered throughout the day is more valuable to the parrot than no attention at all followed by a big one-on-one sit down with them.
Lisa Licare With Buddy and Skittles
A few little toys strategically placed in their cages is most likely more fun and more enriching than one big honkin’’ toy.
A few small treats throughout the afternoon goes further and means more to them than one big “Pigfest.”
A few short training sessions works better than one big long one.
Irena Schulz with Snowball
A few short, but thorough showers throughout the week keeps their feathers in better condition than one big drenching once a month.
I know there are others, but this might get you thinking about how “A little goes a long way.” can work for your birds. Got any ideas?
Patricia Sund
March 9, 2011 at 10:20 am
Yes…Snowball knows to keep his training sessions (teaching me how to dance) to a minimum, else I end up passed out on the floor from exhaustion. A little goes a long way with humans, too. 😀
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March 10, 2011 at 10:58 am
Whenever we work with animals in a training situation we should endeavor to design the session for the animal to succeed with that task. It is well documented that shorter training goals taught in 10 minute max session but repeated 3-4 times a day is the most effective training method.
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