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PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 50 Preview of Our New Bird Show, "Bird's Eye View"

If you’re a fan of "Wings ‘n Things" you’re also going to love our brand new bird and parrot show, "Bird’s Eye View" on Pet Life Radio! Avian veterinarians Dr. Laurie Hes

Nov 2 2011
26 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 49 Baby Birds

Baby birds are discussed in this Podcast as Robin meets with Josee Bermingham of Hagan Avicultural Research Institute. Robin talks with Josee about their weaning techniqu

May 12 2010
40 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 48 Designing the Perfect Aviary

This week Robin is joined by Mark Moore, co-owner of Hill Country Aviaries in Austin, Texas. Mark shares some of his techniques and tips for designing, building and outfi

Apr 9 2010
31 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 47 All About Aviculture

Interview with an aviculturist. This week Robin is joined by Rick Jordan, noted aviculturist and co-owner of Hill Country Aviaries in Austin, Texas. Robin and Rick discus

Mar 16 2010
35 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Wings 'n Things - Episode 46 Loro Parque Fundacion, Tenerife, Spain

After a summer of craziness and non-stop travel/work Robin had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. David Waugh from Loro Parque Fundacion in Tenerife, Spain. Join Robin

Sep 24 2009
34 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 45 The Odd Pet Vet at the New England Wildlife Center

This week Robin is at the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, MA. She is speaking with the director, Dr. Gregory Mertz, DVM. Dr. Mertz is also known as The Odd Pet V

Apr 1 2009
45 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 44 Finding More Information on Parrots

Don’t know where to begin to learn more about your parrot? Robin Shewokis and Barbara Heidenreich share some of their favorite resources for parrot information. Having sp

Feb 20 2009
45 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 43 Party at Parrot Festival and Adventures in Animal Training

Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis share highlights of some recent travels. Robin was busy socializing with the cream of the crop of the parrot world at Parrot Festiv

Feb 11 2009
41 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 The Future of the Companion Parrot Community

In this week’s podcast, Robin chats with Kodi Pinnell. Kodi hails from Lindale, Texas and is a great role model for any young people who are considering parrot ownership.

Feb 3 2009
36 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 41 Parrot Myths and Misconceptions

Do parrots exhibit height dominance? Are scarlet macaws truly nippy? Is it safe to give parrots the cardboard from paper towel rolls? These questions and more are discuss

Jan 12 2009
52 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 40 Prevent Your Parrot From Being a Perch Potato

Got a parrot that does everything in his power to avoid exercise? Then this podcast is for you. This week Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis discuss ways to get your

Dec 26 2008
35 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 39 Get Your Parrot Foraging

Foraging is a hot topic in the companion parrot community. This week Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis get creative with foraging ideas. They also share how to train

Dec 19 2008
34 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 38 Alex and Me -- A Chat With Dr. Irene Pepperberg

In this week’s episode Robin sits down with noted scientist and author, Dr. Irene Pepperberg. Dr. Pepperberg shares anecdotes about her work and her time spent with Alex

Dec 11 2008
38 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 37 Act Naturally

Getting your parrot to present natural behavior in your home can include encouraging foraging behaviors, teaching your parrots to use their unique adaptations to expend e

Nov 27 2008
35 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 36 Battling Proventricular Dilitation Disease (PDD) in Parrots

Dr. Sharman Hoppes of Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at Texas A & M University shares the exciting advances being made in Proventricular Dilitation Disease (PDD) resea

Nov 12 2008
29 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 35 Studying Wild Parrots in Peru with Dr Donald Brightsmith

This week Barbara Heidenreich interviews field biologist Dr Donald Brightsmith of Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at Texas A & M University. Dr Brightsmith shares his e

Nov 4 2008
28 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 34 A Parrot For Life

This week Barbara Heidenreich interviews Rebecca O’ Connor, author of "A Parrot for Life." An accomplished writer and animal trainer, Rebecca shares stories about flying

Oct 29 2008
30 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 33 Enrichment On A Shoestring

In this week’s episode, Robin talks with Philadelphia Zoo keeper and bird trainer, Catherine Vine. They discuss how to provide enrichment on a budget. Catherine also intr

Oct 15 2008
38 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 32 Bird Boarding

Finding someone qualified to care for your beloved parrot when you are out of town can be a challenge. Robin interviews Karen Anderson of Avian Suites, a professional bir

Oct 7 2008
33 min

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 31 Training And Enrichment Made Easy

Training and enrichment can be and should be easy! Robin and Barbara explore ways to keep your training and enrichment program thriving even if you have little time, litt

Sep 24 2008
34 min

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What listeners say

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I love this show. Very informative and fun. This show has given me great tips for raising a happy and healthy bird. I listen to these episodes over and over again.

XDMan525 · Oct 2015

Barbara Heidenreich's contributions to the avian world are second to none. What a treat it is to listen to these podcasts! If only they would update us with new content! Still, there is a gold mine in what is there so far.

gabbagabbawill · Oct 2011

This program is one of the best programs I have seen for learning and caring for parrots. Barbara Heidenreich really does know what she is talking about. I have been to her workshops, have her videos, know her personally and know she is absolutely the best expert on training parrots and other wild animals. Goodness people...it's a FREE program!

SuzyBird · Jun 2009

i loved this podcast and i say loved because it's no longer ongoing :( i'm very sad and disappointed that they discontinued it. i sure do hope that they will bring it back as there are lots of bird owners and lots of good information that we can all learn and use. there are so many dog and cat podcasts out there and not enough great parrot ones. barbara and rebecca are awesome! they helped me learn a lot about my parrots! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!

bookiechica · Mar 2011

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