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Helping Touché overcome his fears
Touché comes off as though he's fearless but really, every little thing has him reactive. So I decided to work on this specifically with him and look how quickly he made progress!
Lefty is no longer stepping up well for Capri :(
Here's what's going on with Lefty... and how we are working to fix it.Note: This video goes public on July 22.
My massive FAIL DAY with Touché
So yeah, not super proud of how massively I failed all day but... thought it was at least (hopefully) relatable?
Tasty Tuesday (Chips & Fries)
You can make this recipe as CRUNCHY or as soft as you want. Something to keep in mind, the thinner you slice the faster it cooks!Instructions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.Line a cookie sheet or baking sheet with tin foil and spray with a light coating of pam cooking oil spray.Cut your veggies into the shapes you desire and cook for 10-15 mins, keeping a close eye for browning sides. Pull at desired crunchiness. Let cool before serving, to at least room temperature.This recipe calls for the use of:1 turnip, 1 carrot, 1 sweet potato, 1 white p...
Lefty bit my niece... eek!
We had some stuff to work through this week... it's hard when little girl emotions are involved.Note: This video will be public on YouTube on July 18; keep in mind I need to schedule these videos out so a day or so before public launch the video will be unavailable to you guys when I schedule and launch it.
New merch designs are here!
They’re here! They’re here! I received two designs back recently which I’m so excited about. I knew my designer Taz, could elevate the artwork of ChiChi. I’m loving it!I did find the artwork I had done as paintings are very hard to use digitally so I’ll likely be avoiding those in the future aside from the ones already commissioned... so we are seeing what we can create from the Storm one which is currently the issue at the moment. I’ll update you guys when I have something.Let me know your thoughts on these for both ChiChi and Rast...
Keeping pet parrots CAGELESS?!
An update on Touché and this whole going-cageless thing!
New collab in the works TODAY!
I'm super excited this collab worked out... I reached out to Animal Wonders Montana since they're just 4 hours from us and thought it would be great to bring something new to our audiences together.Today we are going there to film with them for both channels and hopefully we can get it edited and shared this month!I'm also working on doing a collab with Happy Tails! We hope to be able to do something in person this fall/winter but until then she is working on a project she asked me to be part of via Skype so that may happen first.We...
I think you're gonna love these...
Alright, guys, I am sooooo excited for these quotes for the merch line! These came to me recently and just felt right.CressiGood food, good moodNot only do you get the cuteness of that fact that if you know Cressi you know she is NOT a picky eater and absolutely enjoys food, but also that it's important to feed our birds the healthiest, BEST food. Always strive to feed your bird GOOD food and they will be in a GOOD mood because they will feel good.TusaDoing your best is more important than being the best.I actually feel like I need this rem...
Capri and Lefty!
Hey toucans+,Here are some updates on merch designs... I've been trying desperately to get an accurate representation of Capri and Lefty to no avail so far. Some cute stuff, but nothing that quite embodies the quote I've come up with to accompany this so no progress there (yet)I have a really special piece that is being worked on by Vanessa who did Touché's artwork, and she is doing a piece in her style of ALL my project birds! Her doing this made me realize Morgan is the only female project bird I have ever worked with... how craz...
Your July Content Schedule
Here's what's coming in July and when!July 5 - Family Friday (conures+) Discover Roatan with us!July 9 - Tasty Tuesday (cockatoos+) This one is CRUNCHY...July 19 - Family Friday (conures+) Do you think Jamieleigh has ever been sky diving or is it just Dave's thing? You're about to find out!July 30 - Bird Tricks Tuesday (cockatoos+)My YouTube Schedule:July 1 - My Parrot Care Routine/Aviary TourJuly 4 - Morgan free flies/our latest flight tripJuly 8 - Jinx reacts to seeing Morgan againJuly 11 - My birds get hormonal too! (feat. Ji...
Flash Sale Ends at 8pm EST today!
Hey all, you asked and I listened... this sale will end TODAY at 8pm EST to give you guys a few more hours to get in on these deals! Can't wait to open the store with all our new bundled courses. Last chance to nab these before they're discontinued.
Instagram Live @ 11am PST on Thursday (tomorrow!)
I wanted to send a quick reminder that I am hosting an Instagram Live over at my Patron-Only account @birdtrickslive tomorrow, Thursday, at 11am Pacific Standard Time. I will have Lefty and Touche with me so you won't want to miss it!Make sure when you request that account, you DM me with your patron-registered name so I can accept you!
72 Hour Flash Sale!
Hey all,I've decided to discontinue some of the older products offered in my store. Ever since re-filming our new Hormones course and re-shooting Stop Screaming (still in the editing phase!) I've realized just how much we have evolved as not only trainers and teachers, but as people. And our message has really changed and especially on how we present that message.The old information isn't bad per say, but the new information is a better representation of where we are now. So instead of letting me just flat out discontinue the old st...
Custom YouTube Thumbnail Creation
Hey toucans+!I am working on yet another project... trying to figure out a "style" for my YouTube channel thumbnails. I've tried figuring this out in the past to no avail, and always feel like I have no direction on this so I wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts and opinions.Maybe you can link me to a style you like/prefer, or give suggestions on what would fit me and my channel... do you like text, do you like graphics, do you like bright colors... do you like photos or do you like screen captures... do you like emojis (please ...
ChiChi, Storm, Rasta and Morgan Merch Updates...
ChiChi - I decided to go with the cartoon design of him because I felt it spoke more to his slogan of "Don't forget to play" as it looks more playful. I am anxious to see what my graphic designer adds to it and will share it once I have something! Here is a reminder of the cartoon-style:Storm - His design is also already passed onto the graphic designer as I could not have been happier with the outcome! Another designer did this of Storm but not for commercial use, and since it's so similar to the one I already have set in desig...
How to train an Indian Ringneck
The latest going-ons with Touché (he was supposed to be the easy one!)
Stop Screaming Course: Is it Coming or What?!
Ok, guys... we've been freaking out over this course. As most of you know, the hard drive completely crashed on us and we sent it into a data recovery center. We could not afford the $2,500 they wanted to fix the entire thing but they were gracious enough to work a part cash, part trade deal with us for a video testimonial that we could afford! So, we did that and we waited.When we received the drive, it only had SOME of the material recovered and not enough to re-make the course... plus, Dave had gotten most of the main edit done and none ...
Our new Hormones course is now on sale!
Hey everyone! Our new Parrot Hormones course is finally here! We are so excited to bring it to you. Our wonderful reviews are from our toucans+ who got to see and review it first! Definitely let us know what you think.You can buy it for $20 off what the online store price will be here. But only for launch!Also, our new, exclusive birdie bread blends are here as well! Check them out here in a two or three pack! Let us know if your bird prefer's Jinx's mix or Comet's!
Tasty Tuesday (BirdTricks Bites)
Because I am not a fan of the ingredients in Nutriberries but understand their appeal, they were the inspiration for this recipe. I wanted to create something that could be held in a bird's foot and eaten, and used as a jackpot reward too, but I wanted healthier ingredients.Here is what you need:1/4 cup raisins (or the number of BT Bites you plan on creating)1/4 cup almond butter1/4 cup cooked quinoa (cooled or room temp)1/4 cup rolled dry oats1/4 cup Feed Your Flock pelletsMore ideas for this recipe:For small birds, you can roll in some mi...
Are quaker parrots cuddly pets?
Another pre-release update on Lefty, the quaker parrot! I hope you guys really enjoy this one! This is probably my favorite, although it comes with a timely lesson that applies to us all.
OMG, you gotta see these designs!!!!
Ok, these are not high-res at all, as they are the designs just newly completed (ChiChi and Storm) and the artwork in the process (ChiChi)I am completely IN LOVE with Storm's latest design... how beautiful is that?!?!I would love your opinion on the ChiChi design... do you like the realistic version (still being made, we are adding leaves to the background) or the cartoon version better?I have a really lovely designer working on Morgan's concept but it's not ready yet (maybe 1/4 of the way) and am still struggling on Rasta's but...
You ever get a feeling you're being watched?
Touché's update video will be coming next week, here's a little clip of him to tide you over until then!
BTT | Achieving The Perfect Recall
Dave and I decided to continue our Flight Training Series because there's so much interest and benefit from this series and the gems you can learn. We hope everyone applies indoor flight training and recall habits for long-term success and avoiding accidents ending badly.Let us know if you have more flight-specific questions that you'd like to see a Bird Tricks Tuesday cover! And sorry we were so wiped out in this video... we filmed this in the middle of a tour schedule that had us pretty exhausted, especially since Dave signed us both ...
Merch update!
So I wanted you all to know I am still working away on getting more designs for my merch line. I'm currently having designs done for ChiChi, Storm, Morgan and Lefty. This one was done for Storm but it doesn't quite do it for me, but I still wanted to share it with all of you.My favorite one I've had done is of Touché:And I have this designer working on another concept for merch but it won't be completed until July 20 or so! This one is already implemented into a Touché hoodie available here.This is the first I had done of Left...
Lefty is feeling the love.
Excited to share next week's pre-release Lefty video with all of you...
How did this happen?!?!?!
I've reached 200 patrons! I am literally in awe. How did this happen?!?!One thing I forgot to mention in this video is ALL my videos are hosted and posted the same way from the Family Friday series to my project bird content, to my Bird Tricks Tuesdays, etc... so if any one video isn't working for you, try another method. For whatever reason some people have better luck watching within the app itself while others need to be watching from an internet browser. I have no idea why this is, that's just kind of a quirk about the Patreon p...
Family Friday (Stage Life)
We often get asked when our daughter, whose name is Sydney Capri but she prefers to go by Capri, first appeared on stage. She was just 16 months old when she had her initial on stage debut on board the Norwegian Dawn! I know this one is short, but it sure is sweet...For the full length video of our show, click here.
New Touché Merch!
This whole thing just came to me. I had a design done of Touché and I fell in love with it, but it needed more so I got the same designer on board as the one who did Comet's merch and she sent me this - I am so excited about it! I felt like the quote "against all odds" fit Touché perfectly because not only did I think he would never fly again, but I never thought he would be able to fly with the wing clip he received. Against all odds, he has! I think it's a powerful reminder to keep going, even if all the odds are stacked aga...
Life with an Indian Ringneck is not what I expected at all!
I know you're all so excited to hear how Touché is doing in my care. Here is your update!! A huge thanks to my Sponsors of Touché for making these videos possible!❤️ Tango The Bubby Puppy Chicken❤️ Bree Lloyd❤️ Caroline Donald❤️ Claire Hennekam❤️ Denise Salas❤️ Gustav Espelling❤️ Jeanne Okerlund❤️ Jennifer Perez❤️ Juls Wiese❤️ Karyn Meyer❤️ Lisa Ramos❤️ Meaghan Beverage❤️ Miranda Neville❤️ Nina Mayer❤️ Rachel Jimenez❤️ Rosalind Licata Coibion❤️ Sarah K.❤️ Stacey Bedso...
