Johnn Mendoza

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Omg iggy what have you done to this poor girl's face??? Cosplayer from #ArchonCebu poses together with Iggy the #blueandgoldmacaw
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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Iggy says don't forget to bring a valid ID and your ticket/e-ticket so you won't have problems getting in at the #BaiConInfest

Wear your arm band (iggy holding his) so you will have a smooth entry into the event.
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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Iggy the #blueandgoldmacaw is done registering!

Last minute tickets for the #BaiConInfest are still available today at @smseasidecitycebu here at the mountain wing!

Dont miss the chance to be part of the biggest event for influencers in Cebu!

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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Now here at #BaiConInfest #baicon with Iggy!

First bird influencer in Cebu!! Hope to meet @mikey_bustos !
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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

#ThrowbackThursday to when Alpha and Omega were still figuring out their outdoor flying skills.
#FREEFLIGHTNotes
In this video you can see Alpha struggle to descend and land on my hand. Now, she can confidently do a vertical drop and gracefully perch on my hand.
There is n…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Someone asked me how I teach birds to fly.

I have decided to share the secret to teaching birds the skill of flight.
Iggy is such a good student!

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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Macawtoo

A rare hybrid between a macaw and a cockatoo. When angry or excited it will raise its single feather crest to make itself look big (as if he wasn't already big enough)

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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

"To train a bird you must let the bird train you." As part of the #CebuAvianTrainers I carry this principle with us so that I may find understanding with our companion animals.
In this understanding we build our relationship instead of a dictatorship.
When the empathy and …

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Me: Omega! You did fight well buddy! Time to go back to your pokeball!

Omega: NO. *cue #Pokemon song*

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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Last night I got curious if Iggy was ready to cover some distance after earlier that morning's first jump.
Much to my surprise he made a very clean flight! His first ever controlled flight!

Sigh, they grow up so fast. Only 2 weeks with me and already he's showing off talen…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

After exactly 2 weeks, Iggy the #blueandgoldmacaw finally takes a step further in recall training with his first short distance jump!

You can see him make a really cute leg stretch just before he jumps!

Cant wait for the short distance flights as he builds more confidence!…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Iggy's first beach day!

Because he still needs to be cared for constantly and cannot be left alone just yet, he had to come with me to my trip down south.

Sunning your bird will make a world of difference to their feathers. To achieve those vibrant feathers make sure your …

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Another family moment with Iggy!

My granduncle: Go ku kong (Amah's fifth brother) started telling at first the usual Chinese belief that keeping birds will result to loss of money (all while we were having lunch in the 4th floor of the building lol). Then he approached Iggy…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Yesterday, after our free flight session Alpha, Omega, and Iggy got formally introduced to my Amah 奶奶 (grandmother). I felt like a parent nervously awaiting to see if my kids will receive an approving nod from the Matriarch supreme herself.
Alpha gave out a few 'hellos' whi…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Today on October 6, 2019, a small group of bird keepers decided to elevate the standards of avian companionship in Cebu.
To bring this whole new standard of relationship with birds, we believe we needed to start it with establishing good fundamentals of training.
As a comm…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Iggy spreads his wings!

As a young parrot begins to prepare for flight, he will increasingly be more active and flap his wings to strengthen the muscles.
Also accompanying this preparation is a weight drop that naturally comes with the gradual refusal of baby bird formula.…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

It was on Day 2 that I felt Iggy had warmed up to me! After playing (or rather, throwing everything around), Iggy felt sleepy and he laid down his head on my chest!

And that meant I could no longer do anything else because if a #macaw sleeps on you, you are a monster if yo…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

If you know Charlie he is in love with my foot. To my surprise even when separated by the cage, he reached out to make our feet touch!

Awwww, Charlie I'm touched! Literally!! #birdsofcebu
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[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Alpha getting comfortable with BIG BOi Iggy! Omega and Charlie (ringneck) messed around Iggy's bed cage X_X guyyssss
While Omega is still cautious with Iggy, Alpha doesnt seem to angry at him. Though I think his size intimidates her.
Charlie? He just wants to mind everyone…

[Johnn Mendoza @birdsofcebu]

Having had 4 fresh punctures from this velociraptor's baby claws, taking precautionary actions were necessary.
The nail filer in my distinguished gentleman's grooming kit, an item in the kit which I never use, is finally useful!

This is my first time filing a dinosaur's cl…