Fajr's foot fracture

[liz]

I started by giving them a new emery board to play with so they would be comfortable with it.

[Kakariki]

That is a good suggestion, Liz. I know that anything I am trying to use, emery board, pencil, weekly flyers ( and they always want the one you are currently viewing, not the lot on the table or couch beside you ! lol) all are of GREAT interest to the birds ! It's like when you are trying to do something for yourself, ergo, your whole attention is not on THEM, the become incredibly interested in whatever it is you are doing !

[liz]

I even had a Fancy cat drawn in by the sound and wanted her nails done.

[Wolf]

That is a good suggestion, Liz. I know that anything I am trying to use, emery board, pencil, weekly flyers ( and they always want the one you are currently viewing, not the lot on the table or couch beside you ! lol) all are of GREAT interest to the birds ! It's like when you are trying to do something for yourself, ergo, your whole attention is not on THEM, the become incredibly interested in whatever it is you are doing !

This is a hugely important piece of information to know about your birds. It can greatly assist you in training, earning their trust and building a good relationship with your bird as well as teaching us the finer aspects of sharing with each other. Not to mention getting them to eat a healthier diet.

[shiraartain]

I'm concerned, though- Isn't the emery board harmful to them if they chew it up?

[liz]

I think it is just sand on a board.
Mine will chew up anything and everything and then spit it out. If they swallowed the stuff they would have to have their stomachs pumped every day.

[Pajarita]

Yes, Shira, emery boards are not really safe for parrots, they have insoluble mineral elements and glue on them.