How do you tame a parrot?
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Des Coleman headed to Leicester to meet Marvin and Molly. One bird is very territorial and attacks family members. The other one is an incessant screamer - driving the family mad with her constant noise.
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Expert Greg Glendell was drafted in to help get the macaws under control. He explains that this kind of behaviour is common in these birds and it is important for the owner to understand it is a product of the birds feeling frustrated and misunderstood.
Greg's tip: He explains that they must allow the birds to follow their natural foraging impulses. 'Puzzle boxes' are a way for Marvin and Molly to feel like natural foragers, relieve boredom and of course if they're busy foraging then it limits their ability to make noise and bite!
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