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Use this checklist and see if you have an understanding of each topic. If you are unsure about a topic, do some research and find the information you need. |
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Safety: |
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Nutrition: |
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Health: |
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Handling techniques |
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Basic nutritional requirements |
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Health Maintenance |
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Supervision with children |
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Planning |
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Routine Vet Care |
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Household toxins |
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Preparation/cleaning of foods |
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Emergency Care |
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Environmental toxins: plants |
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Presentation of foods |
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Weights |
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Neighbors/Friends/ Relatives |
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Storage |
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Normal appearance |
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Strangers |
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Enrichment |
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Signs of illness |
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Anti-theft safeguards |
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Food Groups |
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Nail trimming |
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Identification/records |
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Treats |
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Molting |
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Emergency supplies |
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Toxic foods |
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Blood feathers: are you prepared? |
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Caging, Perches, Swings, Gyms |
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Pellets |
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Bathing |
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Bird-proofing: cords, cabinets, etc. |
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Nuts |
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Daily body inspection |
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Toys |
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Normal/abnormal stool/urine |
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Pets |
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Foot care |
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Secure living space |
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Cleaning: |
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Beak care |
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Exposure to other birds |
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Cage/Equipment |
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Normal behavior vs. behavior when ill |
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Transportation |
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Toy Rotation |
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Signs of stress |
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Outside activities/Harness training |
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Techniques for toy cleaning/disinfecting |
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Sleep requirements |
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Teflon/nonstick pans hazards |
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Cleaning of food dishes |
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Lighting Requirements |
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Candles/scented plug-in hazards |
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Household cleaning |
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Exercise requirements/ Exercise activities |
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Temperature variations: heat/cold |
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Safe cleaning chemicals |
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Temperature requirements |
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Noise control |
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Non-safe cleaning chemicals |
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Vomiting vs. regurgitation |
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Behavior: |
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Toys: |
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Equipment: |
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Socialization |
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Appropriate toys |
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Cages: sizes, types, coatings, etc. |
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Communication |
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Safe and unsafe toys |
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Cage & Equipment Location |
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Stages of development |
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Enrichment activities |
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Stands |
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Stimulation activities |
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Toy types/textures |
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Play areas |
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Signs of overload |
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Games/Activities/Playtime |
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Perches |
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When NOT to handle a bird |
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Home made toys |
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Bathing perches/stands |
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Calming techniques |
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Purchasing toys |
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Transport kennels |
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Types of bites |
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Toy Hangers |
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Harnesses |
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Behavioral corrections |
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Entanglement and choking hazards |
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Tools |
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Timeout |
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Storage bins- food, toys, supplies |
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Pair bonded/mate behavior |
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Dishes, food cups, water containers |
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Fearful behavior |
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Aggression |
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Play behavior |
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Resources: |
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Beaking/Biting |
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ABC Website: Basic Avian Care |
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Vocalization types/screaming |
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Internet sites: Birds-n-Ways, etc |
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Interactions with family members |
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Journals: BirdTalk, Companion Parrot Quarterly |
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Depression |
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Club Members |
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Types of attention |
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Seminar Presentations |
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Time out of cage requirements |
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Books |
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Protecting furniture from damage |
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