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Training Baby Parrots
Training a new parrot with positive reinforcement can set them up for a lifetime of success. In this video you can see two young parrots (Beni and Wrigley) demonstrate what they have learned in just a few short months. They are off to the Kaytee Learning Center where they will be ambassadors for their species. Here they will teach children about conservation and responsible pet ownership. You will see their first appearance at a school near the end of the clip. To learn more about training your bird, addressing behavior problems and most of all having a great relationship with your parrot visit www.GoodBirdinc.com. Barbara Heidenreich Copyright Good Bird Inc 2009
April 13th, 2011 - 14:50
Beni is a Blue Throated Macaw. They are smaller than B&G’s, have blue instead of black beards and facial feathers and quite endangered in the wild. Check out the Bird Endowment to see how you can help support their conservation project.
April 13th, 2011 - 15:02
@fruitdemon think in terms of “training” and not so much “breaking” : ) The goal is to give the bird the opportunity to volunatarily participate and get something fun in return such as desired treats or attention. Check out my info on my website on the basics of training with positive reinforcement. you can get free articles on how to train at the FAQ page. That will help get you started.
April 13th, 2011 - 15:31
had my parrot now 5 yrs and having trouble breakin him into going on his back or using a towel over him & won’t let me touch his wing or front/backsides to pet him only his head. before we bought him ppl in the store would terrorize him so i think that traumatized him a lot, whats best ways to break a parrot of this and to train to get farther of touching etc?
April 13th, 2011 - 16:15
@obaid16195 Creating a talking parrot is really about training and early learning experiences. Good Bird Inc will have more resources for you (and others) on this in the near future.
April 13th, 2011 - 16:49
do u know some where i can get cheap talking parrots
April 13th, 2011 - 16:51
@linksnake7 please check out my FAQ page on behavior problems. Go the good bird inc website and you will see the blue box on the top left with the link to the page. Tons of resources for you there : )
April 13th, 2011 - 17:38
Hello i have a jenday conure named Coco he lunges at a lot most of the time because hes tired he once bit my finger to see if it was strong and i quietly said ow and took away my hand hes always lunging at me everytime i come near i have had him 2 weeks now plz reaspond
April 13th, 2011 - 18:01
@GoodBirdInc Thanks for the reply. I’ll get the first DVD to use with my birds.
April 13th, 2011 - 18:22
@happyinlove97 That is great that your birds respond to millet. You have a training tool to help you get started. I would recommend my first DVD Parrot Behavior and Training and/or the Live Workshop DVD called The Basics of Training. Either of those will help you get started buidling a trust relationship with your bird.
April 13th, 2011 - 18:39
I have budgies, parrotlets and a lovebird. One male budgie is rather tame because he flies to me, lets me pet him, and he will go upside down while on my finger. He does this only if I have millet in my hand. The other male budgie will just come to my hand if I have millet. The male parrotlet is very tame, but he won’t step up without biting. The Peachfaced lovebird (unknown sex) and another male parrotlet will come home soon. What video would be good for us? We want to have a good bond. Thanks.
April 13th, 2011 - 19:13
@sarpreet321 if you go to my website (goodbirdinc) and click on the blog you can do a search for “diet” and get a detailed explanation on the treats I use and how I create motivation. There is also a blog on training baby parrots. Search thos words too. Also check out my FAQ behavior problem page for a list of resources to help you get started with your bird. The link to that is on my home page of my website in the blue box on the top left hand side.
April 13th, 2011 - 19:22
Hi, I just got a eight week old umbrella cockatoo. The first day, he was terrified but in two three days, she has really began to trust me. Im planing on training her once shes able to fully control her balance. What treats are you giving your pets to reward them….i think i saw green peas. I also have a four year old African Grey whos loving, but doesnt take any treats from hand, he just refuses to take it, even if he may love eating it, hence its a bit difficult training him to do any trick
April 13th, 2011 - 20:11
@dharmabird67 please check out my behavior problem FAQ page for some resources to help you gain trust with your bird : ) Go to my website at good bird inc and then click on Behavior FAQ on the top left corner (blue box)
April 13th, 2011 - 20:26
I just got a 3 month old ringneck – he was handfed but is terrified of people – won’t let anyone near him, flies away and screeches, doesn’t play with toys, totally quiet…. I am worried about him though he is at least eating well. How do I get him to trust me? I don’t like toweling him but that is the only way to handle him. I love this little guy and wish he wasn’t terrified of me
April 13th, 2011 - 21:18
@seapeddler They are not really built to eat meat, altough pet parrots seem to enjoy the taste of cooked meat from time to time. I personally tend to avoid it with parrots and stick to something more suited for the species.
April 13th, 2011 - 22:01
Do these birds ever eat meat ?
April 13th, 2011 - 22:25
@Zarthga blue throats are bred in captivity. Many of the parrot species we see as pets are threatened or endangered in the wild but bred in captivity for the pet industry. They do not impact wild populations adversely. In fact Beni the one in this clip is an animal ambassador. He teaches people about blue throated macaw conservation at the Kaytee Learning Center : )
April 13th, 2011 - 22:56
How did you get a blue-throated macaw? they are very endagered.
April 13th, 2011 - 23:46
@boran267 Wrigleyvus a double yellow headed amazon parrot. You can find more info about different species under “parrot profiles” on my website goodbirdinc
April 14th, 2011 - 00:45
Hey what type of a bird wrigley is? becaus i dont wanna get something that big i know it will be too expensive but wrigley looks oky with the size.. i guess its cheaper than the first one..
April 14th, 2011 - 01:27
@boran267 i acquired them right after weaning. then worked with them for about 3 months. approximately 15-20 minutes per day of training specifics behaviors. an hour is too long ; ) The rest of the time was just interacting for fun and enrichment. Please see my blog and website for more info : ) GoodBirdInc
April 14th, 2011 - 01:38
hey how long did it take for him to learn all that? lets say with an hour of training everyday. i want to get a blue one like the first one but i dont know any pet stores can someoe help me to look and buy one?
April 14th, 2011 - 02:05
@GoodBirdInc Thank you. ‘re good .. I’m Italian .. I’d like to buy your DVD. sin which is in English.
April 14th, 2011 - 02:58
@xstef67x food , head scratches, attention…whatever the animal likes
April 14th, 2011 - 03:39
that uses food as a reward?