Posts by Mel Vincent
Choosing a New Bird
So You Want To Buy a New Bird? Selecting the right breed of bird to fit into your family is essential and it is helpful if you do your research. There are certain traits that are common for certain types of birds, which you should know about and consider before you take what could potentially…
Read MoreHeat Stress In Birds
What is heat stress? Heat stress in birds is when a bird’s core body temperature is raised uncontrollably to a dangerously high level. A bird’s body temperature is normally between 39-43C/101-109F. If their temperature rises higher than this, it can quickly become a serious, often life-threatening problem. Birds are not like us, they do not…
Read MoreWhy Name a Bird Training Company “Works for Birds”?!??
Bird Trainer – Melbourne might have been a better name? No I wasn’t drunk name brainstorming when I came up with “Works For Birds”. I really did try to find a name that said: bird behaviourist, bird trainer, even trains chickens, a lot of parrot training, fixes problem behaviours, stops screaming, stops biting, stops plucking.…
Read MoreBehavioural Training – Setting Goals
Bird Behavioural Training requires effective goal setting if it is to be successful. This includes planning the steps to the final goal.
Read MoreNew year, new website, new events!
There is a lot happening at Works For Birds in 2023. More events, more bird training, more fun!
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