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Training your bird; Helpful tips
Topic Started: Jun 24 2008, 04:58 PM (390 Views)
theexbrit	Jun 24 2008, 04:58 PM Post #1
Co Admin Posts: 3,523 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	For generations, humans have tried to tame wild animals. We have removed our desired animals from their natural habitat and brought them within the four walls of our homes. By doing this, we have transferred them into a protected environment where we have trained them to be social beings. We have also changed their feeding and breeding habits. For ages, Parrot have been one of the few birds that can be tamed at home. However, training a Parrot is not an easy job. But as a Parrot lover myself, I simply enjoy the task. I am sure you will like it too. All you have to do is follow some basic tips and methods, put in a little effort for around 15 to 20 minutes a day and that’s all! Domesticating a Parrot is like bringing up a human baby. There is little difference between the two. Like any human baby, a pet Parrot also needs the same amount of care, love and attention, or perhaps even more. From my years of experience in Parrot training I can assure you one thing - it is necessary for you to show your pet Parrot that you care for it. Never hesitate to do that. Parrots crave for attention. Shower your love and attention on the bird. This way you can form a unique bond between your Parrot and you. Trust me it works. Remember that training should benefit both your Parrot and you. I know you don’t want to own a gloomy-faced, weak and silent Parrot, nor do you want a screaming, biting, grumpy and aggressive pet Parrot in your home. The secret behind a successful Parrot training session is “your patience”. Never rush your bird through practice sessions. Give proper time gap between each session. Remember the schooldays when you used to get tired of one-after-the- other classes? Place your Parrot in the same position. They would also feel bored or irritated. This can only trigger off negative behavior in your Parrot argue During the first few days you might feel frustrated about your pet taking so long to learn a simple step-up. Even I had felt the same way. But after spending year after year with these wonderful birds, one thing I have learned and that is, giving them adequate time for each training session produces the best results nodding It is important for you to make the whole training experience both pleasurable and delightful for the two of you. So, at the end of the training, you own a happy, playful companion that can give you hours of fun. Here’s a small tip for you to set the right environment for training - the placement of the cage. Place your Parrot’s cage in a place that is best suited for him. Instead of starting the training from the first day, wait for five or six days. Meanwhile, you can go around the room doing your regular chores. Let it observe you. And you talk to him whenever you can. This will make your Parrot feel secure, treasured and safe in its new surroundings. Then slowly take the first step for training. If your Parrot is afraid of you, don’t be disheartened because it is normal. After all, it is a wild bird who you are trying to tame and domesticate in an environment that is completely foreign to it. It will take time. Parrots are intelligent birds. They tend to pick up things quickly. However, you should keep in mind that all Parrots do not have the same learning capability. Some learn slowly while others pick up rapidly. Here Are 8 Tips to Make Your Parrot Training More Effective It is important to make the training sessions full of fun. It is essential for both of you to fully enjoy it. Moreover, it also makes learning more easier 2.gif Take one step at a time. Step-by-step training always proves better because they are systematic as well as scientific. Don’t concentrate on how little your pet Parrot learned today. Rather see how much he learned in one day. See the brighter side of it hug Keep the sessions short but frequent. But make sure you don’t tire your pet out. Never scream or hit your Parrot. That would make it more aggressive. Losing temper would only have the opposite effect on your bird tuttut Don’t scold the bird when he is making the same mistake repeatedly. Erase the word “punishment” permanently from your dictionary during the training sessions. Always be calm and cool. Being levelheaded will make things easier littleangel Be consistent. If your parrot has done whatever you have asked it to do, say the same phrase “Good Bird” or “Well done” every time and then give a reward. This will make the Parrot know that it is on track. But, if it has not been able to do that, neither say those positive phrases nor give it a reward. Take each day as it comes. Don’t rush your Parrot. It may overwhelm the bird and you will end up with a confused pet scared Text Taken from bird.com



Jan	Jun 25 2008, 04:14 AM Post #2
Vip Member Posts: 1,821 Group: Full Members Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi Cockatiel I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	Wow that was a great help to me.. TY Jan



kevinp	Jun 25 2008, 05:58 AM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 6,008 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	Thats some great information Andy :)



bonnie	Jun 25 2008, 09:37 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 13,969 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Good information Andy :)



moomoo	Aug 4 2008, 02:13 PM Post #5
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Full Members Member #2,844 Joined: August 4, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 2 What types pacific What colours blue green Other Birds ? white pigeon I live in london My name is Akbar	thanks but i have had my parrot lets for about 3months and haven't taken them out the cage and whenever i try they just run away any tips for me :question:



theexbrit	Aug 5 2008, 01:54 AM Post #6
Co Admin Posts: 3,523 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	Try this thread, it pretty much says it all.............................. http://s10.zetaboards.com/Parrotlets/topic/7010495/1/?x=25



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