Parrot Enrichment is dedicated to enriching the environment of companion parrots by sharing ideas for foraging opportunities, creative toys and activities for inside and outside the cage. Hopefully, whether you are a new parrot owner or you have been living with parrots for several years, you will find information here that will enlighten and inspire you as well as help you with your own parrot enrichment goals.

Birds may need to be restrained for a variety of reasons while in the shelter: to be transported, for examination by the shelter veterinarian, to be administered prescribed medication, and/or for safety reasons. It is important that staff be trained to properly handle and restrain a bird to avoid injury to the bird and to the handler and to prevent escape.

Build your own outdoor habitat. Even if you use it seasonally, your birds will enjoy the opportunity to spread their wings. We have put together a list of building tips, that may help you sort through, the endless options that are available.