PJ Goffins Update

PJ is doing great! I inundated her cage with strips of cardboard and adding machine paper and she spends all of her free time and energy shredding the paper. Her feathers are growing in nicely. Once they are past the uncomfortable stage of pin feathers, we will remove the shield disk. Then, we will try the Avian Fashion Chest Protector. This is a long process but it is so nice to see success.

We need to figure out why she has so much pent up energy. The ultimate solution may mean a morning routine to expel some of that energy (ie shower and exercise) and a busy cage filled with paper and shredding material to keep her busy all day. Then an evening routine of flight exercise and behavioral training (clicker training?). Less cuddling and more instruction... Distracting her from idle boredom is key. Doesn't she look good?