FCCSA Newsletter - September 2024 September 2024 | Page 8

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Save the Date National Night Out
Tuesday , October 1 , 2024
National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer , more caring places to live . National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community . Furthermore , it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances . You are encouraged to host a National Night Out gathering in your neighborhood by organizing a block party , cookout , potluck , or an ice cream social . More information on National Night Out will be available in the coming weeks .
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perches as their varying diameters allow birds to distribute pressure to different areas on the bottom of their feet . Manzanita , applewood and dragonwood perches are excellent natural , hard wood perches widely used for parrots and commercially available for birds .
Perch diameter should match the bird ’ s size . Birds should be able to wrap their toes ¾ of the way around a perch to grasp it and not just stand on top of it with their toes spread open wide . Perches that are too wide for a bird ’ s feet can cause the bird to fall or slip if they cannot grasp them properly .
Wood perches will wear a bird ’ s nails down better than perches made from softer materials . Wood perches also provide an entertainment for birds that like to chew . Perches that are chewed up or splintered must be replaced as birds chew on them . Sandpaper perch covers are not recommended because they can cause irrigation and sores on the bottom of birds ’ feet .
WHAT ABOUT TOYS FOR MY BIRD ?
Pet birds need daily psychological stimulation and entertainment . This kind of stimulation is commonly referred to as enrichment . Birds love to play and explore . Enriching bird toys include ladders , rope , swings , mirrors , bells , hanging toys , hidden food items in the cage , or pieces of wood or leather to chew on . Some birds also like to hide in boxes or paper bags that can be recycled and replaced when soiled .
Experiment with enrichment toys and find out what type your bird enjoys the most . You can offer your bird an assortment of toys that can be rotated on a daily or weekly basis to keep the bird from getting bored . Some birds are frightened of new items in their environments . Introduce new toys slowly to allow birds to acclimate to them over time .

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