Understanding the Importance of Foraging & Enrichment for Companion Parrots

Our companion bird ancestors are from the wild. Parrots in the wild learnaginaging is an important from the flock to search for food. Our companion birds have become dependent on their human doordash. Foraging is an important behavior for a companion bird to learn as it teaches independence, choice, and mental stimulation.
This session will review the details of enrichment/foraging, where we start, common pitfalls, and how to add complexity.  Finally, we will build "searching cups" designed for any companion bird. 

This session is available in person and virtually 
Workshop materials will be included in the price for the in person session. 

List of materials are as follows for virtual:
1) Wood Blocks (https://www.helpingparrots.com/products/wood-parts-combo-30-pcs) or wood Slats (https://www.helpingparrots.com/products/wood-slats-120-pcs)
2) Dixie Cups
3) Finger Traps (https://www.birdtoyparts.com/Finger-Traps_p_28.html)
4) Jute string (https://www.mysafebirdstore.com/product.cgi?group=9302&product=39750)  
OR the following might be used:
a) Vine Rings (https://www.helpingparrots.com/products/vine-rings-100-pk)
b) Parrot chips (https://www.helpingparrots.com/products/parrot-chips)