{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Birdhouse Banter","title":"EP 8- Understanding Hormonal Behaviour and Care / The Parrot Crisis","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/721cb1fb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1750,"description":"Hosts Bryn Griffiths, Ian Sprague and Janine Couture explore the fascinating world of parrots, their behaviours, and the challenges faced by captive and wild birds. This episode covers hormonal behaviors, the parrot crisis, and tips for bird care.\nKey TopicsHormonal behaviors in parrotsThe parrot overpopulation crisisBird diet and chop preparationCleaning bird feeders and environmentFun facts about bird sexuality and behavior\nTitlesUnderstanding Parrot Hormonal Behavior and CareThe Parrot Crisis: Overpopulation and Rescue SolutionsSound Bites\n\n\"Birds get frustrated because you can't fulfill their needs\"\"Most behaviors are cues, not just hormonal\"\"Birds can be gay and form same-sex bonds\"Chapters\n\n00:00\nUnderstanding Hormonal Behavior in Birds11:07\nThe Parrot Crisis: A Growing Concern17:15\nJasper's Story: A Case Study in Rescue21:21\nMaintaining Bird Feeders for Health26:24\nFun Facts About Bird Behavior","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/30zMPpRRF7trq7AXXvg_uCHYJM1sZcLpOc2ONFBsP5M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzY3/MGYyMzhjODFjNDQ0/NTcxYTRjYWZhOWE1/YjQ4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}