{"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 Topics\nHormonal behaviors in parrots\nThe parrot overpopulation crisis\nBird diet and chop preparation\nCleaning bird feeders and environment\nFun facts about bird sexuality and behavior\n\nTitles\nUnderstanding Parrot Hormonal Behavior and Care\nThe Parrot Crisis: Overpopulation and Rescue Solutions\nSound Bites\n\n\"Birds get frustrated because you can't fulfill their needs\"\n\"Most behaviors are cues, not just hormonal\"\n\"Birds can be gay and form same-sex bonds\"\nChapters\n\n00:00\nUnderstanding Hormonal Behavior in Birds\n11:07\nThe Parrot Crisis: A Growing Concern\n17:15\nJasper's Story: A Case Study in Rescue\n21:21\nMaintaining Bird Feeders for Health\n26:24\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}