Harness Training Your Parrot

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  • @JesseWhite114
    @JesseWhite114 7 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    We just trained our conure and every time he sees his harness come out he loves it and knows it’s treats and walkies time

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    • @lerookie1
      @lerookie1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Jesse, I'm trying to train my conure, and he reaches toward the seed putting his head through the harness, but the very moment he grabs the see he retracts his head from the harness - how do I get him to enjoy having the harness around his neck? :)

    • @ProjectExteria
      @ProjectExteria 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lerookie1 I didn't train any of my Kaki's yet, but I suppose you continue and make him/her having the head in for a longer time, by having something that they can't instantly grab and retreat like peanut butter on the finger that they have to lick off or a larger amount of sunflower seeds

    • @lerookie1
      @lerookie1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProjectExteria Thank you :)

    • @jerometomas5809
      @jerometomas5809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know Im quite off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?

  • @handansen777
    @handansen777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    You're one of a kind my friend. Thank you for your videos. So important to educate parrot 'owners'. The more we all know, the better lives our parrots will have. Thank you!

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely agree!

  • @sarascott2676
    @sarascott2676 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So well shown. I love it when I discover a new, fabulous teacher!

  • @art2atheist
    @art2atheist 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You are an excellent trainer! I'd give you 10 thumbs up if could. :) I love how good your relationship s with your bird. You are a good example to us all. :)

    • @ibgamma2555
      @ibgamma2555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Raina Art only 10?
      I whould stay here and presse the like button all day long if it was possible x)

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aww, thank you! That's sweet!

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I honestly mean this, THANK YOU so much for your support! I really appreciate the encouragement!

  • @LeprechaunHippie
    @LeprechaunHippie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is so so so helpful! My sun conure is 6 months old and he is fearful of a lot of things. I wasn't sure exactly how to approach these things. I have a harness and was planning on beginning the training. I am so glad that you have made this! Thank you!

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No problem! This works for getting your bird to overcome their fear of anything, so I'm glad it's going to be useful for you.

  • @hjones1
    @hjones1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    She’s soooo cute.

  • @kellygeister7913
    @kellygeister7913 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just want to thank you for the time and effort you set forth in your exquisite tutorials that benefit both bird and owner. I rescued two abused cockatoos and your methods have great improved my understanding of their psychology. I can offer these beautiful birds of mine a long over due chance to be happy. Thank you again.

  • @jeremybrown5560
    @jeremybrown5560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got my first African Grey a little over a year ago, since then, I have watched MANY videos online. Yours are by far my favorites because I love that you always act in the birds best interest. Seeing your bond with Smokey is truly inspiring! She is not your "pet" she is your Friend that happens to be a bird. Thanks again and please keep posting videos! Smokey is so fun to watch (my now two African grays love her lol)

  • @rebeccaelliott4261
    @rebeccaelliott4261 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought my parrot a harness and Paco is terrified of the sight of it. He thinks it’s a parrot eating monster. LOL Thank you for this video!!!

  • @soledad3279
    @soledad3279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came across your channel just recently and am really enjoying it. I don't own a bird right now but am thinking about it. I'm watching as many videos as possible to learn as much as I can before I get one. I like how calm and patient you are.

  • @ErinPanto
    @ErinPanto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is excellent! I can’t wait to try this with my quaker! He was watching the video along with me. ☺️

    • @aafursa
      @aafursa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did it go with your Quaker? I have one that is 6 weeks old and want to introduce him to one.

    • @ErinPanto
      @ErinPanto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aafursa oof. Not so good. 😹 Definitely follow the training guide completely before trying to put the harness on. I didn’t, so he doesn’t care for his. I can get it on him, but he usually is too busy trying to bite the harness to enjoy being outside. 🙃 I wish you better luck!

  • @kaliamellway8167
    @kaliamellway8167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When he went to show her wing feathers and smokey was like OOooo scritches??

  • @CVersailles
    @CVersailles 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was SO well done. This demonstration was exquisite. I have also witnessed harness training episodes on the Internet and in person that literally made me cringe and actually brought tears to my eyes putting myself in the poor bird's shoes. Forcing while thinking that the animal "will get used to it" is unfortunately a common method.

  • @abbadoo02
    @abbadoo02 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for making this video! I plan to get my African Grey Congo a harness and I wanted to know the exact way to do that doesn't cause damage to me and my parrots' relationship.

  • @Mayax33
    @Mayax33 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU! Spread this message! 💓💓💓💓

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really nice training videos you have here with Smokey. These training methods can be used with other animals as well. Making each training session positive and not forcing your pet into doing anything they don't want to do and ending each session on a happy note.

  • @susannarobins1743
    @susannarobins1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You and Smokey are awesome. Keep up the great work.

  • @phoeline
    @phoeline 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    We are training conures to get into harnesses but still just a bit little succes. Never got past the moment they have the harness on the neck. All the youtube video bird seem so relaxed, but our conures are just too jumpy. We learn something one day (like getting head into the loose loop) but they just "forget" it the other days and It's all over again. So there's little to no progress.
    People from community around me just put on the harness on the bird, no training at all and all the birds are wearing it and are cool about it.
    I hope you will show more progress with Smokes, so I can learn more. There must be a way :/

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I will try to post follow up videos. Don't give up!

    • @Guineapig-yo6fi
      @Guineapig-yo6fi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah my cockatiel has the same problem right now, but she is getting a bit better

    • @mattyhutchins9043
      @mattyhutchins9043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did you go? My Lorikeet is so jumpy I'm having the same problem

    • @Guineapig-yo6fi
      @Guineapig-yo6fi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matty Hutchins my cockatiel is getting better but process is pretty slow! It’s better then before tho

    • @endervlle3365
      @endervlle3365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This happens to my bird too! Everyone we take it a step further she looses all trust.

  • @therowleys1855
    @therowleys1855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and message. Thanks!

  • @melissarose6901
    @melissarose6901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet video and I love your beautiful Grey

  • @kelseyross8125
    @kelseyross8125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This works extremely well! I’ve been training my conure for a couple of days, the farthest we’ve gotten is being near the harness and touching it. However she was still really terrified. Now the harness is a breeze and we’ve made more progress than ever!

    • @IssamHijazi
      @IssamHijazi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So how’s the progress so far? Any success? How long did it take you overall?

  • @fcabral1989
    @fcabral1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really love your videos. Right now not a parrot owner. I'm starting to volenteer at a bird sanctuary. And maybe get one in the next few years. Unsure of what kind I want to get yet but leaning towards a pionus. But that could change depending on my ability and confident level and the more I learn. Would really just like one bird companion over the years if I can so really taking my time. Beautiful bird and love your training style. I hope I can have the bond one day with my bird as you have with lots of work.

  • @tazman6483
    @tazman6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really respect your views and ideals and you really have taught me a lot of good things.

  • @marvintientcheu7284
    @marvintientcheu7284 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you make your bird feel vey comfortable I love u so much

  • @Kashidoodles
    @Kashidoodles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is amazingly informational, and while I'm studying to train service dogs, a lot of the positive reinforcement used for birds is extremely similar. I'm receiving my first bird tonight, and I can't wait to study how it compares to dogs :) So excited to begin a journey with my bird companion!

    • @heathergerbyshak4078
      @heathergerbyshak4078 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I find that training parrots is just like training dogs or little kids.
      The worst thing to do is to get frustrated and try to push a behavior. Or to punish the bird for erring or refusing. And always end on a positive: “good bird! What a good job!”

  • @kirstenobrien3017
    @kirstenobrien3017 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! Patience is so important 💙

  • @PerfectlyErks
    @PerfectlyErks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I hope there will be more parts to this. I wanna see if Smokey fully gets into the harness.
    Also, what exactly are harnesses on birds used for? To take them outside maybe?

    • @rachelmayrhofer9642
      @rachelmayrhofer9642 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Perfectly Erks Yes that is the purpose of a harness.

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, it is to take them outside. I will try to make more parts as a follow up.

  • @Birb055
    @Birb055 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video!! I’m in the process of training my blue & gold and I really needed specific tips.

  • @fructosecornsyrup5759
    @fructosecornsyrup5759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...And then there's _my_ young female cockatiel. _Completely_ unafraid of the harness from the get-go, however she is busy thinking its a chew toy instead.

  • @misterzee3917
    @misterzee3917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video. I am waiting for my Aviator harnesses for my 15 year old Dusky Conure and 12 year old Sun Conures. I bring them out in their Celltei Pak-o-bird, but I thought of also being able to take them out safely of the back pack when we are out. Hopefully, I’ll be able to have success.

  • @jamiemitchell2667
    @jamiemitchell2667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video ❤️
    You are always the first channel I come to for any advice.
    I appreciate someone who is so detailed and just uses common bird psychology to form a bond, and build trust.
    Thank you!
    Hi SMOKES❤️

  • @jadasimmons8801
    @jadasimmons8801 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a harness for my sun conure for Christmas I’m so excited to train him

  • @freelancerockstar2290
    @freelancerockstar2290 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video on the harness topic, thank you so much!

  • @nancylightfoot4207
    @nancylightfoot4207 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you building trust and having fun with Smoky.

  • @magicalwizzard9647
    @magicalwizzard9647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy crap.... he is a bird wisperer! Keep up the awesome work.

  • @rachelg.2593
    @rachelg.2593 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome videos - your grey looks so happy and very well trained , I hope my grey gets there soon!

  • @airena1449
    @airena1449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you soooo much for sharing your tips! When I get a bird Ill make sure to not get too exited and fast forward when training it!

  • @forestsprite5914
    @forestsprite5914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smokey is adorable! U r a wonderful bird owner too! Thank u for sharing such good info!

  • @EsilHarp
    @EsilHarp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you ! I was searching for a nice method to start harness training.

  • @laurag1406
    @laurag1406 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great technique, you are a natural teacher. Thank you for speaking with gentleness and wisdom on these topics! 💚

  • @Cartoonking3
    @Cartoonking3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it ok to feed the African grey Taco Bell flavored sun flower seeds?

  • @sootlet8894
    @sootlet8894 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    started doing this with my cockatiel and dang... shes brave. Took like 10 minutes for her to be pushing her head through the smaller head strap to get at the treat.

  • @tt-co9ut
    @tt-co9ut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the reliable source to learn about bird training where no force/violence involved.... Vegan training as per me

  • @awalkthroughtorah6897
    @awalkthroughtorah6897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am considering a bird. I have never had one, so it's very informative to watch your videos. I am hoping to get an idea of what bird care looks like before taking the plunge. It a lot different than training a dog.

  • @annabellajoe900
    @annabellajoe900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm thinking of getting a bird and even though I don't have a bird I notice people in videos making their birds to do things. I love birds and I really like your videos!

    • @heathergerbyshak4078
      @heathergerbyshak4078 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Forcing your bird to do things teaches your bird not to trust you. Unless it’s necessary for safety, I don’t force my bird to do something. I ask him to step up and if he refuses, I leave him in his cage
      For example, I grab the bird if he’s trying to eat something dangerous. But if he just doesn’t feel like coming out if his cage, I won’t grab him.
      Last time I grabbed him, there was a tornado warning and we needed to go into the bathroom RIGHT NOW. But that’s like grabbing a child from running into the street. It’s ok because it’s needed to keep him safe. .

  • @mattyhutchins9043
    @mattyhutchins9043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video.. My question is how can I get my bird so stay on a perch? She never sits still she always jumping around on and off my shoulder and what not, but I really want to harness train her 🤔

  • @jayoheyo9750
    @jayoheyo9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahaha man i sware my parrot is just on another level, i have been trying this technique for so long and he's just not falling for it 😅, i always say he is just too smart for his own good.

  • @Andy19884666
    @Andy19884666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should I use sunflower seeds for training been choping Almond up and using that but he loves sunflower seeds just wanted to use the less fat and get the same in result as he was on seed before when I picked him up from my breeder and I've converted him to pellets now, love your video's they have helped with my African grey so much and you definitely know what you are talking about I've also watched you're video with Smokie's forging toy with the pellets in it I've tried that too but he has not worked out how to use it yet so I have moved it up to his top perch were he sits most of the time when he's in any help would be appreciated from you thanks

  • @Meinersjee
    @Meinersjee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have more videos on harness training? 😊 I have a young eclectus parrot and were going to start harness training, he isn't afraid of the harness and I can lift his wings already so now I earned enough trust to touch him I want to start to work with the harness 😊

  • @Emlane09
    @Emlane09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do apologize if l overstepped….You’re always so polite. I hope you do have a happy holiday season!

  • @naserr788
    @naserr788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice video! Very helpful, Thanks!

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad it was!

  • @delosmark18
    @delosmark18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where to buy that kind of harness?

  • @TaniaAmthor
    @TaniaAmthor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for your great vids! I’d like to get harnesses for my Birds. Can you recommend the best/most safe brands please? We’re getting two babies (a Green Cheek Conure and Indian Ringeck) and want to train them when young. Thanks in advance.

  • @Uhhohzozo
    @Uhhohzozo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey there! I love your channel :) I was wondering if you have any tips to recondition my conure who I may have not trained in the smartest way on her harness when we first started a few years ago. I haven’t tried to put her on it in a long time maybe a year now but when we first did it sporadically for the first year or so I definitely may have been too forceful. Do you think there’s a way to regain trust and overcome her hate of the harness now? I want her to enjoy it and be able to take her outside without her chewing on it and being angry and sad :(

  • @tommyrott1962
    @tommyrott1962 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would also suggest that you place the harness on a table with treats sprinkled around so your bird should eventually get used to it being a harmless to them, and even a paranoid bird loves treat's just got to be moderate with the fatty treats like sunflowers or mikeyd's fries and try to use a favorite fruit too. I appreciate your non forceful method of friending

  • @ManuelLopez-jm5qi
    @ManuelLopez-jm5qi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long have you had you bird?

  • @eiciuwnuibwbwicbwc
    @eiciuwnuibwbwicbwc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool!

  • @philippe-jeantouscoz
    @philippe-jeantouscoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello,
    Alway find your video interesting with good spirit and nice advices.
    Did you make video wich shows the harness education to the end ? Is Smokey comfortable with it now ?
    All the best !

  • @agd790315
    @agd790315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I bought one 3 weeks ago, it's 5 and a half months old, but it's very bravo, it's a lot like I can teach you not to chop

  • @jessicacarter2469
    @jessicacarter2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a time of day that is best for training?

  • @malindasmith3496
    @malindasmith3496 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a rescued bare eyed cockatoo. She was cage bound and abused for 15 or more years. She is in a big safe cage now and being loved and talked to but she has zero interest in coming out of her cage or being handled at all. I’m working on it slowly by just leaving her cage door open and sitting there talking to her or reading to her. Any tips on how else I can help her?

  • @stevenrivera5471
    @stevenrivera5471 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s kind of hard to do this with my 5 month old umbrella cockatoo considering he’s not done hand feeding yet. So I️ think I’m just going to be cuddling with him around the harness. Do you think this is another good alternative that I️ can do?

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! In addition, you can use the hand feeding formula the same way I use these treats. Since he's so young, he will take to this so much faster!

  • @tomschaffner9704
    @tomschaffner9704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are good.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @ibrahimjoshkun2503
    @ibrahimjoshkun2503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's really good, and what's the next step?

  • @stripeyz7171
    @stripeyz7171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks it's going very well so far!

  • @kayleighpatten3739
    @kayleighpatten3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! I absolutely loved this teaching method and how to easily introduce harnesses to our bird(s), is there a part two? Where to actually get the bird wearing a harness? X

  • @zembob411
    @zembob411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video! I had just gotten a harness and trying to train my conure

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's awesome! Remember, it may be tempting (and I know that aviator harness guide tells you to just put it on the bird) but it's important that you take your time and make sure your bird learns to enjoy it. It's a small sacrifice in time for huge rewards in the future.

  • @seibertbrown4788
    @seibertbrown4788 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that smokey..have to see her everyday

  • @sankhlad
    @sankhlad ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! What about getting it off once you finally manage to get the bird to wear it? What if they resit and bite as you loosen it?

  • @HK-sn4rx
    @HK-sn4rx 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:05 she is all like yeah yeah yeah enough talkin now scratch my neck

  • @lagestita
    @lagestita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I was wondering if I could get advice from you. I have a male cockatiel which I got several years ago as an adult. I have trained him to do several tricks, the target, turn around and fetch. He loves training. I'm currently trying to train him to wear the aviator harness and it goes great up to a point. I have gone very slowly through the whole process: play fetch by the harness, touch the harness with his beak, put his head through the big loop of the harness... We've been over a month at it. I got him twice to the point where he puts his head through the tiny loop where the head is supposed to go. The problem is that sometimes when he has his head in it, he freaks out and starts fighting with the harness which makes it very difficult for me to take it off him. Then he becomes afraid of the harness once again and I need to go back to where he puts his head through a bigger loop. He is supposed to use the petite size and the small loop looks smaller for his head than the small loop in Smokey's for her head. We have been at it for quite a while now and I don't know how to get past that point. I would really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance and best wishes.

  • @rhondaweber5638
    @rhondaweber5638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to try this with my green cheek conure !

  • @LadyhawksLairDotCom
    @LadyhawksLairDotCom 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm using a no-force method with heavy positive reinforcement (treats) to train my baby blue-fronted Amazon to wear the Aviator Harness. She's further along than Smokey, but likes to be touched on her own terms, so I bet Smokey pulls ahead. I've been working on small approximations every day for five months. Even though she's been around the harness since before she was weaned, she does not like 1) the touch of the harness on her stiff feather structure and 2) the feeling of being trapped.
    Harness training can't be rushed. I pushed her too far once and it took two weeks to get us back to where we were. I almost wish I had filmed my failure so people could see what NOT to do when harness-training their parrot.
    BTW, maybe you or others watching this video could help me find a mobile camera (GoPro knockoff) for filming Kizzy in flight / during training sessions. It would be nice to mount it on my chest in an impact-resistant case. (There's a better chance she would learn to leave it alone if I mounted it there. She uses the top of my head as a landing site.) Good sound and video are a must. I'd also like something that records well in low light, records at high framerates (for slow motion) and has other cool features. If I could combine this with another camera on a tripod, I could make some interesting videos of my successes and failures with Kizzy.
    It's interesting how often I find out Smokey and Kizzy are on parallel paths. The Aviator Harness is just the latest coincidence.

  • @rowdeo8968
    @rowdeo8968 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What harness do you use for Smokey (brand). And what can I do to stop my parrot from laying eggs! She is not paired and been my owner for twenty years and has laid at lease 18 eggs in a year. I cannot bring myself to mess with her roudybush maintenance diet and starve her etc. I lost on africanby egg bound problems when I was in another state and was devastated.

  • @angelshaven8920
    @angelshaven8920 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is amazing! Thank you!

  • @lerookie1
    @lerookie1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! Thank you so much for this video!
    I'm trying to train my conure, and he very cautiously reaches through the harness for his seed, but the very moment he grabs the seed he retracts his head from the harness - how do I get him to enjoy having the harness around his neck? 0_0 Thank you!

  • @aydennreda
    @aydennreda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size avian harness should i get for a pineapple conure

  • @kimyungchai1798
    @kimyungchai1798 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the parrot whisperer!:D

  • @matthewschrieff4239
    @matthewschrieff4239 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My Grey is afraid of showering, she runs away when she sees the bottle. Would this process work on her too

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! I recommend spraying away from her, then rewarding. Keep doing this until she associates the spray with a treat. Remember, don't spray her directly! Eventually, use the treat to lure her into approaching the spray.

    • @matthewschrieff4239
      @matthewschrieff4239 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wingsNpaws thanks so much for the advice

    • @markr.houberg-lawton6543
      @markr.houberg-lawton6543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a Bare Eyed Cockatoo who is also afraid of the bottle. I stopped using it. Instead I installed a perch in my shower and have slowly associated the shower as a positive. Today I am going to soak her. She was afraid of the bottle, but she actually leans toward the shower. She doesn't like the spray, but loves getting under the steam setting. The water pressure she prefers is low and soft, similar to the bathroom sink on a low setting. She likes to play in it, and is doing very well. She actually nods her head if I ask if she wants to play in the shower, but shakes her head NO if I just ask if she wants a shower. Funny girl.
      She is 48 years old and I bet someone forcefully sprayed her using the bottle and she thus hates it. Give an alternative a try, maybe even try a different color bottle. Good luck

    • @Mittzie
      @Mittzie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One thing that can help also is once they aren’t scared of the bottle when you go to shower them spray it UP over them so a mist falls down like a light rain, if your bird is comfortable with a vacuum some people find the vacuum sound can trigger the want to bathe in some birds too. If the bottle is a fear they don’t want to get past try running water into a cake tin and leaving the big pan of water for them to hop into some like baths more than showers.

  • @enriquegil7765
    @enriquegil7765 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great!! I will wait next trainings!!

  • @fisforferguson1761
    @fisforferguson1761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video :-) would you mind doing a video on how to trim your parrots wings?

  • @KutWrite
    @KutWrite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harness training starts at 3:14.

  • @nausheenqureshi9694
    @nausheenqureshi9694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videov

  • @ophelia2595
    @ophelia2595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please help me out? I have a lovebird and she just wants to chew and play with the harness and it’s really hard to train her like that. Instead of grabbing the food I give her she grabs the leash and wants to destroy it.

  • @-menomcking894
    @-menomcking894 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can i buy a perch like that and how much does it cost?

  • @alemrac88
    @alemrac88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In chicken language, fluffed up neck feathers usually indicate a threatened bird, as you would see between to fighting roosters, or a mother hen when you try to approach the chicks.

  • @ItsJustKylie-
    @ItsJustKylie- 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mother’s Eclectus would move towards me. She’d follow me up and down her perch every time I left and entered the room- so I figured she wanted some of my attention. I went to pick her up, and she bite through my jumper so hard, if I wasn’t wearing it, she’d have sliced a good inch hole into my arm. So, a little confused by that one.

  • @mrwruble1842
    @mrwruble1842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am still working on harness training my green cheek conure. I got the harness in December and we can just barely get him to reach in to where the harness is over his neck in a small loop. It's super slow but we will get there. I'd like to be able to take him outside this summer but I'm not sure if we will get there that quick =(

    • @btsramen
      @btsramen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      helo, how's ur bird?

    • @mrwruble1842
      @mrwruble1842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@btsramen I wish I could sya otherwise, but he actually passed away quite suddenly a few months ago =( I'm looking into getting another, I don't like not having my little conure baby around

    • @btsramen
      @btsramen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrwruble1842 aww so sorry. hope u can get another one n it will be kind to you

    • @mrwruble1842
      @mrwruble1842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@btsramen thank you. I hope so too, soon as I'm ready I'll start looking for a new friend

  • @romero6040
    @romero6040 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man ur awsome keep doing vids pls man pls

    • @wingsNpaws
      @wingsNpaws  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @shivan628
    @shivan628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!! Mine is scared for the harness, how can i overcome her fear for foreign objects? Should i just get it more in her area but distant so she gets used to it?

  • @emilyhoward5223
    @emilyhoward5223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I'm trying to harness train my rainbow lorikeet. Not sure what I can use as a treat. As my birds favourite thing is honey, do you have any tips, thanks

    • @lauraprokes117
      @lauraprokes117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honey bakes on to things really well, so maybe get her favorite seeds, or anything else bakeable she likes, coated in honey and baked for a little bit just until the honey gets harder? Mine loved fruit, but if she's a little fussy and fruits not sweet enough compared to honey, maybe you could try some cooked fruit? Weirdly lightly cooking most fruit makes it sweeter tasting. Nectarines and bananas are the two I can think of off the top of my head. I hope this helps. Good luck :) ohh, also maybe track down some lorri specific training or trick videos, just to see what other lorri owners are using for rewards.

  • @SumanaAlMaliki
    @SumanaAlMaliki หลายเดือนก่อน

    depending on the bird fluffed up feathers on the head could mean their mad or your in their territory for example lovebirds they also fluff up fully when they sleep during the winter and such

  • @darrenwolf6863
    @darrenwolf6863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what if my bird is too young to eat seeds?

  • @linda-jn8xv
    @linda-jn8xv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I have a 2 year old green cheek conure and I really want him to wear a harness because I’ve noticed that every time I clip his wings, he’s lost confidence and not as energetic. But the problem I have is that he hates things being put on him like sweaters or hoodies. I bought a harness for him a year ago and when I tried to put it on him he tried to bite it off and didn’t even move. He almost fell from my finger. So I returned the harness and just clipped his wings. But recently he almost flew away even though I clipped his wings. Now I just have to bring him inside of a carrier/cage. I don’t like to put him in there because i want him to explore and not be stuck in a cage outside. So I was thinking of buying another harness and try to harness train him again, if that works. But I really doubt it because he really hates the last one I bought him. Even when I showed the harness to him he flew away and got scared. So what do you suggest. Thanks!

  • @MvMilli
    @MvMilli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, i'm a new Bird owner and i really like your videos, i have a meyers parrot who i got 3 months ago, hes now 1 year and 3 months old, very social and playfull. but i seems that i do something wrong when i try to "train" him, so he bites me alot

  • @seanh8794
    @seanh8794 ปีที่แล้ว

    So lookin forward to tryin this with my bitd Rascal

  • @malkhatib5379
    @malkhatib5379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I just wanted to ask for advice, a few years ago, I bought a cockatiel without being preparedness knowing how to take care of it, it was kinda of hand tamed but he was also scared most of the time, so he wouldn’t come out of his cage ( I used to force him
    out 😫) one day I forced him out and he was so scared to the point where he had a stroke, he tucked in his feet? Laid flat on his stomach, started screaming and slapping his wings, it was so scary and sad, he completely lost my trust, now whenever I put my hand into his cage, he starts biting, and I really wanna gain his trust, any advice?

  • @komodorp9871
    @komodorp9871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super vidéo merci beaucoup.

  • @benchfire
    @benchfire 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have a 1 yr old African Grey, and we have read that sunflower seeds are bad for Greys. So we don't give her food with those. But I can see how valuable it would be to use them for training, if she liked them. Is it incorrect, then, that sunflower and other seeds are bad for them?

  • @manalali5813
    @manalali5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video on what feed your smokey on a daily routine?