{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fanimal-instinct.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fde22cac6-de22cac6","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Episode 18: Birds!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fe985b/fe985b8a-7131-4a7c-8f29-2947e25d0115/5aa3e39d-14a1-4557-a12e-f69636e9c00e/1458142648artwork.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"This episode of Animal Instinct is for the birds! David Kidd, wildlife bird and rescue expert, is this weeks guest and he gives listeners a wealth of information about pet birds and what it takes to rescue birds in the wild. Hes got scars and stories for days - tune in and hear some fun facts about birds, rescue war stories and heart warming pet tales. Find out why birds are smarter than you might think - and why they make such interesting pets. David lives with 6 dogs and 2 birds, all rescues, in Sarasota, Florida. This program was sponsored by Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Clinic. Birds are very smart creatures. Thats what makes them such good pets - they can bond with you pretty well. The only problem is you have to put a lot of time in with them. [03:00] The key when rescuing these animals is not to over-stress them. One of the best things to do is put a towel over the birds head. [08:00] There is no bonding with a wild animal - if theyre wild they wont be all cuddly.. they want to tear you apart. [11:00] --David Kidd on Animal Instinct\n\n"}