By M. Scott Echols, DVM, Dipl ABVP-Avian Practice and the Zoological Education Network

Foraging is a natural instinct for birds. Even though your bird is captive, he or she will still act on that instinct.

Captive Foraging can help you better understand your bird's foraging instinct, and redirect that energy to prevent unwanted behaviors. You will also learn how to...

• build a foraging tree for your bird in your home, zoo or other captive situation.
   

• create foraging toys to keep your bird occupied and happy.