jenmdixon Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20040521/od_afp/afplifestyle_britain_040521171112 Polly want a DVD? Fri May 21, 1:11 PM ET LONDON (AFP) - Good news for bored parrots. The World Parrot Trust, with headquarters in Cornwall, southwest England, has produced what is thought to be the world's first DVD aimed at an avian audience. AFP/File Photo Charlie, 104, one of late Prime Minister Winston Churchill's parrots. The World Parrot Trust, with headquarters in Cornwall, has produced what is thought to be the world's first DVD aimed at an avian audience.(AFP/File/Nicolas Asfouri) AFP/File - May 21 8:16 AM "PollyVision: Strictly for Parrots" is 80 minutes of wild parrots preening, calling, feeding and flying through the rainforest -- all intended to keep pet parrots company while their owners are out. "We wanted to make a film for captive birds, to fill some of the boring moments in their lives," said parrot biologist Jamie Gilardi, who produced the DVD. "Parrots are highly intelligent, sensitive and social creatures, so they need a great deal of enrichment and stimulation or they get bored and depressed." The DVD, released in time for World Parrot Day on May 31, has been edited to appeal to parrots' interests -- and attention spans. Gilardi said it is best viewed on a flat, wide-screen television. Britain boasts an estimated one million pet parrots. AFP/File Photo A blue fronted Lilacina Amazon parrot. The World Parrot Trust, with headquarters in Cornwall, southwest England, has produced what is thought to be the world's first DVD aimed at an avian audience.(AFP/File/Laurent Fievet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmdixon Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 Reason why I posted this? We have two bratty birds (an african grey and a ****atiel) who run our lives Anyone else on the board have parrots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Believe her about calling them brats. I wish I could figure out how to get it to say "hail to the redskins" without it being traced back to me though..... I've been warned to not even try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I have 2 birds, a normal gray ****atiel and a blue crown conure. Id agree with the brats part, the ****atiel is pretty selfish and kinda does things on his own, only eats, sleeps, and preens, or asks for a massage. The conure, hes more entertaining, but sometimes a brat around mealtimes and whenever he wants attention, I still love them though. My mom wants to get another bird, she definitely wants an amazon sometime sooner or later, also wants a lutino ****atiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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