Which classes meet the adoption process class requirement?
Classes noted with a parrot icon meet the adoption process class requirement. These classes also include a statement in the class description indicating it meets the adoption process requirement. Adoption applicants are welcome to join us at other classes or talks, too, but they do not meet the adoption process requirement. If you are adopting a larger bird from us, your adoption coordinator may also request you attend an additional class on parrot behavior.
Classes noted with a parrot icon meet the adoption process class requirement. These classes also include a statement in the class description indicating it meets the adoption process requirement. Adoption applicants are welcome to join us at other classes or talks, too, but they do not meet the adoption process requirement. If you are adopting a larger bird from us, your adoption coordinator may also request you attend an additional class on parrot behavior.
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No Place Like Home, Online and self-paced
When we bring a parrot into our lives, from parakeets to macaws, we are offering them a place to call home. What does home mean? For a parrot it might mean a place to be safe, be healthy, have a sense of family, and be provided positive opportunities to live and thrive. This class will address what each of these means to a bird, and give you some ideas about how to continue providing the good life for your bird. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement. In order for applicants to receive credit for the class, all activities must be completed and turned in.
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Avian Behavior and Training with Debbie Foster (Online)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. (UTC -4) To join: Register here Live, online via Zoom. This event will not be recorded, so must be attended live online. Phoenix Landing Foundation and Companion Parrots Re-homed invite to you join us for Debbie Foster's incredible talk on "Avian Behavior and Training." Debbie is a certified as a trainer and behavior consultant and combines those two disciplines to help people with their parrots and to help give birds the skills they need to succeed in their homes. Join us for a class that will teach you the science of learning and behavior and learn how we can apply that to the birds in our care. This class is good for people who are new to parrots and to people who have had parrots for quite a while. We guarantee you'll learn something new! You'll get information on how and what to train, and understand the connection between what we do and our bird's behavior. More about Debbie: Debbie Foster is an instructor at Companion Animal Sciences Institute, a teaching assistant for Living and Learning with Animals, and the owner of Parrot Ps and Qs. |
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Interior design, setting the cage up for action (Online)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. ET (UTC -4) To join: Register here Live, online via Zoom. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Birds spend many hours in their cages, and often these cages are not very large, which can reduce the opportunity for exercise, enrichment, and action. Let's talk about how to set up a bird's environment, especially their cage, for fun and multiple activities -- to include ideas for perches, plants, cleaning, privacy, foraging, the outside of the cage, and adjoining play areas. |
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Healthy whole foods for your bird with Dr. Jason Crean (Online)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. ET (UTC -4) To join: Register here Live, online via Zoom. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Jason Crean, M.S. Biology, EdD Animal nutrition continues to evolve and we need to keep finding new ways to not only enrich our birds nutritionally, but also behaviorally. Though species-specific research, particularly that on avian diets, is lacking, it is no secret that the animals with which we live can thrive on diets that consist of a diversity of whole foods. This talk will discuss the concept of diversifying the preparation of whole foods, providing many ideas as to how to feed a whole food diet. Animals in the wild have access to countless food items and we can do our best to bring our birds from just surviving to thriving through increased dietary diversity and enrichment. Join us for this incredible talk with special guest, Dr. Jason Crean! |
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Avian Emergencies: What to do, when, and why (Online)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m. ET (UTC -4) To join: Register here Live, online via Zoom. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Currie Carothers, DVM Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services What do PTFE fumes actually do to a bird? Why are cat bites so dangerous? What actually are blood feathers and why do they bleed? Dr. Carothers from Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services discusses common household hazards, what is and isn’t an emergency, and why. She will also give us information on monitoring chronically ill birds, and assessing when they need to see a veterinarian immediately. Interested in setting up a first aid kit for your parrots? She’ll share tips for items to include in one as well. Dr. Carothers is a graduate of Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. |
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What if your parrot outlives you? Preparing for your parrot's future (Online)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m. ET (UTC -4) To join: Register here Live, online via Zoom. This event is free, but donations are always appreciated. Professor Gerry Beyer, J.S.D., LL.M., J.D. Texas Tech University, School of Law What will happen to your parrot if s/he outlives you? What is a pet trust and should you set one up? What other options are available to pet owners? Do you have a plan in place to provide for your bird’s care in case you and your family have an unexpected hospital stay, due to a vehicle accident, COVID, or another reason? Professor Beyer will discuss these topics and more in an informative and entertaining online talk. These are all important considerations for any parrot and pet owner, especially during this time of uncertainty. Professor Beyer is nationally recognized as an expert in estate planning. He is a prolific writer, having written 25 books and hundreds of articles. He’s also a wonderful speaker! |
Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Landing classes and events:
Which classes meet the adoption process class requirement?
Classes noted with a parrot icon meet the adoption process class requirement. These classes also include a statement in the class description indicating it meets the adoption process requirement. Adoption applicants are welcome to join us at other classes or talks, too, but they do not meet the adoption process requirement. If you are adopting a larger bird from us, your adoption coordinator may also request you attend an additional class on parrot behavior.
Classes noted with a parrot icon meet the adoption process class requirement. These classes also include a statement in the class description indicating it meets the adoption process requirement. Adoption applicants are welcome to join us at other classes or talks, too, but they do not meet the adoption process requirement. If you are adopting a larger bird from us, your adoption coordinator may also request you attend an additional class on parrot behavior.