2021 Virtual Wellness Retreats  

Join us for a one-day virtual event to learn more about parrots!
Mind, Body, and Spirit of Parrots
Sunday, April 25, 2021
10a.m. ET - 4p.m. ET
​Cost: $35, Online!
Let's learn more about some of the aspects of parrots that likely draws us to them most with this great lineup of speakers! Dr. Todd Driggers will talk about wing anatomy, flight, and a new style of wing clip (if you must clip wings). Dr. Richard Burdeaux will discuss feather destructive behavior with parrots. Behaviorist Pam Clark will share insights concerning our body language around birds, and how it may influence a parrot's behavior. Heidi Hellmuth will look deeper at wild behavior in parrots, and provide insights into enriching their lives in captivity based on that. 

This is an event you will not want to miss! ​
The tentative schedule is below. This event is geared towards everyone who loves, lives with, or works with parrots. It has been approved for 5 RACE credit hours for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (2.5 medical, and 2.5 non-medical credit hours). It is also approved for 5 CE hours for IAABC members and through IATCB.
10:00a.m. ET/7:00a.m. PT
Richard Burdeaux, DVM,
​Dipl ABVP (Avian)
Lange Animal Hospital

"Feather Destructive Behavior."
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11:30a.m. ET/8:30a.m. PT
Heidi Hellmuth
​St. Louis Zoo & Gateway Parrot Club

"Enrichment Action Planning: Using Natural Behaviors to Enrich Companion Parrots."
1:00p.m. ET/10:00a.m. PT
Todd Driggers, DVM
Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic
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​"Feathers and Wing Anatomy."
2:30p.m. ET/11:30a.m. PT
Pam Clark, CPBC, CVT
IAABC Behavior Consultant
Pamela Clark's website

​"Imperceptible Human Speak."