Hillary Hankey

Parrot Training

Is Experience Necessary for Success with Parrots?

Parrots have been part of human culture for centuries, admired for their intelligence, social nature,…

Hillary HankeyJanuary 30, 2025

What every bird owner needs to know about planning for emergencies

Food for Thought

What Every Bird Owner Needs to Know About Emergencies

When you share your life with animals, emergencies are inevitable. Whether it’s wildfires, hurricanes, or…

Hillary HankeyJanuary 17, 2025

Uncategorized

How Do You Make Real Progress?

At what point in January do we stop bidding each other Happy New Year, or…

Hillary HankeyJanuary 9, 2025

Conservation Native Species

What’s your spark bird?

If you have never heard the term “spark bird,” allow me to introduce you to…

Hillary HankeyJanuary 2, 2025

Animal Training

Is Applied Behavior Analysis and the Linear Approach Cruel?

In the human world, questions about the ethics and efficacy of applied behavior analysis (ABA)…

Hillary HankeyJanuary 2, 2025

Parrot Care and Husbandry

Navigating the Challenges of an Older Rehomed Parrot

When it comes to parrots, every bird has a story, and Bongo's is one I’ve…

Hillary HankeyDecember 5, 2024

Conservation Uncategorized

How Your Everyday Choices Can Save Birds’ Lives

One of the big lessons that the increase in bird watching during the pandemic taught…

Hillary HankeyDecember 5, 2024

Conservation

Understanding Conservation Challenges: When Birds Cross Borders

Ever thought about what happens when a species spreads into new territory? I recently asked…

Hillary HankeyNovember 14, 2024

Podcast

76 Traveling Tips with Your Parrot

Traveling long distances with your parrot doesn't have to be stressful. We have moved cross…

Hillary HankeyNovember 13, 2024

Animal Training

Mastering Impulse Control and Wait Cues

In bird training, mastering impulse control and wait cues is invaluable, as it helps ensure…

Hillary HankeyNovember 7, 2024