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Enrichment for Parakeets
At Hunt Club Farm we have various breeds of birds such as our Sebastopol geese, runner ducks, guinea hens, African Crowned Crane, golden pheasants, Indian Blue peacocks, and parakeets, just to name a few! All birds have a brain no matter how small and as bird owners, we have a duty to stimulate their brains and enrich their domesticated lives. Here at the farm, we have a bird enrichment program where we include natural amenities into their habitats that help stimulate their brains or enrich their life. It can be something as small as adding a variety of seeds into their food or as large as planting different types of plants that they like to chew on.
Specifically, our parakeets, also called budgies, need special care and enrichment in their environment. This could be food, toys, and even activities that create a balanced healthy lifestyle. Our BirdWalk Aviary is specially designed for enrichment to include the tall perches, large free flying area, foliage, large wood logs that they love to chew and make holes for them to hide and play. The bird sticks our guests love to feed them are very enriching as they are mentally stimulating and allow them to be social. They also have access to cuttle bones and wood toys which are great for them to gnaw on and grind down their beaks as they can grow too long.
There are many ways to bring enrichment to animals; this keeps them not only healthy but happy in their environment. It can be as small as offering different treats like veggies or fruits to offering new toys or activities for them to enjoy. This makes all the difference for animals to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
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