More About Me
Jack is a professional animal caretaker, presenter, and the creator of the Hi Red Bird! YouTube channel. Jack has spent his professional career working with a wide variety of animals (everything from budgies to elephants) while utilizing a vast array of animal care approaches. The Hi Red Bird! YouTube channel he created is a culmination of all the tips and tricks he has honed over the years. With a particular emphasis on enrichment and training, Jack hopes to help others foster their love and appreciation of animals and the natural world.
Our Programs
Professional Presentations & Publications
"Second Chances: Training Strategies for Under-Socialized and Challenging Parrots" - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2026
"Feathered Fun: Scheduling. Documenting. and Soaring to New Heights in Avian Enrichment" - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2023
"Birdie Basics - How Much Time Does a Parrot Take?" - Seattle Parrot Expo National Conference, September 2022
“Feather-Touch Aviculture: Managing Your Avian Collection with a Light Hand” - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2022
“Cheap, Quick, and Easy: Foraging Toys for the Pressed Parrot Parent” - Parrot Festival National Conference, January 2022
“Keeping Like a Keeper: Utilizing Professional Animal Care Protocols to Influence Pet Care” - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2021
“Let’s Make a Sandwich: Understanding Approximations to Shape Complex Behaviors” - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2021
"Animals of Australia - Meeting Australian Animals Commonly Kept as Pets" - Seattle Parrot Expo Virtual Conference, September 2020
“These are Parrots, Not Penguins: Developing Evacuation Protocols in the Face of Natural Disasters” - American Federation of Aviculture National Conference, August 2020
“Utilizing Vocal Warm-ups to Improve Informal Educational Programming” - NAI Region VI Workshop, Feb. 2012
Virtual Sessions!
Many of these presentations can also be adapted to online format for bird clubs, scout groups, schools, libraries, and more! Contact jack@hiredbird.net to find out more!