by divacrows | Sep 24, 2017 | American Crows, Training, Zen
My trips to Maymont have a purpose other than to make Super Daughter insanely jealous because I got to help train an otter: I’m getting expert guidance on how to work with Zen. Training her based on negative reinforcement—do what I want and I’ll go...
by divacrows | Jul 21, 2017 | Breeding, Chicks, Gwen & Stephen, Health
Stephen and Gwen now officially have an empty nest (and another bout of capillaria. Shoot me. Shoot me now). Their offspring have headed out into the world to do great things. The Bird Formerly Known As Bismarck Caledonia Napping Leftover Bird Post Bath Bismarck has...
by divacrows | Jan 10, 2016 | Ruckus
The standard reward for an animal who successfully follows a command is generally a treat because, as the they say in the training biz, animals are “food oriented.” The problem with giving crows a treat is that they decide it must be cached, thereby losing...
