allows the birds to choose when they are sprayed. For both of these husbandry behaviors we use their pelleted diet for the reinforcers. Conclusion Through positive and differential reinforcement we train and maintain desired behaviors in the face of different challenges that we encounter while free flying 20 plus macaws at a time. By setting the stage for success, we have been able to overcome the challenges listed in this paper. Our macaws have control over their environment in all aspects of their day. Through stepping up, weighing, flying in show, interacting with enrichment, and husbandry procedures each bird can decide whether they participated or not. We constantly have looked for ways to improve each aspect of their day so we can provide the safest, best environment for the birds. Animal welfare is a top priority at NEI and we want our birds to enjoy their job as much as we enjoy ours. References Chance, P. 2003. Learning and Behavior 5th Edition Friedman, S.G., 2014, Haug L., From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning
allows the birds to choose when they are sprayed. For both of these husbandry behaviors we use their pelleted diet for the reinforcers. Conclusion Through positive and differential reinforcement we train and maintain desired behaviors in the face of different challenges that we encounter while free flying 20 plus macaws at a time. By setting the stage for success, we have been able to overcome the challenges listed in this paper. Our macaws have control over their environment in all aspects of their day. Through stepping up, weighing, flying in show, interacting with enrichment, and husbandry procedures each bird can decide whether they participated or not. We constantly have looked for ways to improve each aspect of their day so we can provide the safest, best environment for the birds. Animal welfare is a top priority at NEI and we want our birds to enjoy their job as much as we enjoy ours. References Chance, P. 2003. Learning and Behavior 5th Edition Friedman, S.G., 2014, Haug L., From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning
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