This bird is almost as terrified as my green cheek conure that I rescued months ago. I have never seen a bird as scared as mine. But with lots of patience and target training, he is now so much better. I can actually get him to step up and hang out with me when I'm doing my own thing around the house. It's a miracle haha! Thanks to birdtricks!
Josie when you walk around the house with him is there other people around you and does your birds personality change towards you when someone else is around?
Could not believe how attracted this bird was to the guy lol.... so cute.... but loved how you guys used this to your advantage and he touched the stick, to see the bird realise, oh I touch the stick and get a treat, just makes me smile every time!! ☺️☺️
I have 3 birds one is hormonal 24/7 with me. I use training to distract, he was caged for 10 years and I think he is so so happy to now having happy life, I learn so much from you guys and it always blows my mind...to the best Trainers EVER!!! Lorrett x
My Green Cheek was scare of the stick too. I sat down next to his cage and he was on his outside perch that’s attached to the cage. I kept holding the stick and tapping my nose with it while saying touch touch touch. Then I said to him you try it. Scared. After a few minutes of this he reached out and touched the stick. I was so proud of him. We are starting some training. He was a rehome about 4 years ago. My son got him from his friend who owned the store. The lady that dropped him off didn’t want him. Said he was mean. When I first walked into the pet shop and I saw him and he saw me it was a locked on stare on both our parts. He came over to the side of the little cage he was in and up the side of it and we just knew. You my human and you my birdie. I’ve had him ever since. I have so much to learn. Never thought about training him until I saw your videos.
Only recently found the channel and have been watching loads of old vids. I've no birds of my own and never had any, but it's fascinating to see how training happens, you explain it all so clearly and it makes total sense. And of course your own birds are all amazing, totally clear to see the passion you have for looking after them and making sure they can live their best lives. Love Jinx esepcially, he's a legend. Woo!
Never had a bird, but worked with them at zoo's volunteering. Love watching you in your zone, I get it and miss it. I have 2 family friends with caged birds I would love trying to start working with to better their lives.
You can train your dogs using these techniques. I actually trained my cat to do few tricks,using these target training methods. The first trick I trained her was to lift her right paw. Then left. Then I taught her right paw up then down and left up and down, in same sequence before she got the treat. And also both paws at the same time. Then I taught her the spin. That's all we got so far,but I definitely suggest training your dogs! It's really awesome,to experience this. When they finally got that trick down it's just such an amazing feeling.
Thank you this is a good training video - my 26 yr old Senegal is skiddish with a few things also and we’ve been trying to teach him to take a treat when we say something and he copies then we give a treat so now he knows to say what your saying. It’s amazing these birds are so smart
I'm just starting to do clicker and touch training with my flock. Two of my four birds are showing these signs of fear, thank you for these videos to show me ways to overcome those fears.
After the first clip where the bird was frightened but the one person he bonded with was identified I would have put him back in his cage for a bit so he could calm down and reset before proceeding. I had a rescue Moluccan Cockatoo who was so terrified that it took 3 weeks of me putting my arm into her cage in front of her every 30 minutes each day before she stepped onto my arm. It was 3 years before I stopped getting randomly bitten and we finally had complete trust in each other. She was allowed to roam free all day long and only put in her cage to sleep or when she was frightened. Her cage was her safety zone and once she had been in there for half an hour she was calm and ready to try or see whatever scared her again. I found repetition, like you were doing, worked well because my bird was very curious and wanted to investigate everything.
What a beautiful bird! I love blue throated macaws! They are gorgeous. I love how you took the hormonal connection the bird had with the man and used it to train. It really shows that you can take a not so great thing and use it to your advantage. Thank you for such an amazing video!
loved this video...i dont have a bird (no more) but i wish i would have known this at the time i had one....love all birds they r so beautiful...thanks bird tricks for sharing so many great videos..
At the beginning they talked about accidentally rewarding bad bird behavior by saying "good girl/boy." I think people do this because for some reason they apply dog behavior to other animals. If a dog is anxious or aggressive, saying "good boy/girl" in that tone humans use when we say that phrase actually can help them calm down rather than triggering them to repeat the behavior. They connect to our voices on an emotional level so it isn't strictly behavioral reinforcement like it would be for a bird.
I feel like you could have used shaping to get the bird to target, no? A look at the target first *treat*, then a head tilt in the targets direction *treat*, lean in targets direction *treat*, one step in the targets direction *treat* , so on. Would this not have worked?
Could you use a small stuffed cat or dog toy with a squeaker or bell? Could you use the squeaker as the "clicker" or a kiss noise from your mouth? Some dogs are also scared of the clicker and a click from a pen is softer and less scary. I have also had to click behind my back instead of so close to the pet I am working with. Also, did you ever try "loading" the clicker with the bird before working with him?
Hiii was wondering if you could make a video of how to train your bird to be more comfortable with a flight vest, my bird is about 4 months old and absolutely hates it. Any tips would help!!
This has very little to do with the video, but if you ever get the opportunity could you post something about parrotlets? You guys are my go-to for information about birds and, generally speaking, there’s not much about them online.
Hi, I am new to the channel. I have a 2 yr male Solomon island eclectus parrot. We are currently trying to work on flighting him, but he has been clipped most of his life. He does not have any motivation for flying. As soon as we try to get him to move somewhere that he can’t reach with his beak, he just gives up. We offer nuts, and he is food motivated, but with flight, he just doesn’t want to try. The only time that he does fly is when he is feeling uncomfortable. Anyone have tips or tricks I could use to teach him to fly?
I've got a similar hormonal problem with my African grey, but it's ONLY when I'm training with him. Thought it was cause I was feeding him and normally when he starts his regurgitation dance I just ignore him and walk away and he stops. But I'm now thinking, maybe the training is just too difficult / easy / boring for him and a little trickier trick may distract him and not encourage any regurgitation... 🤔🤔
Wondering how I can get a consult with you guys? Maybe to better understand the rescue macaw.. he has some similar behaviors except he’s a bit more aggressive. I don’t know what he went through but he’s scared of everything... even the bathing.. and he’s in desperate need of grooming... I just don’t want to terrify him. I started target training but I can’t find a treat that he will take that’s healthy.. he likes peanuts in the shell and I know those aren’t optimal. Tried looking for pinenuts and couldn’t find them.. just want him to be happy. I love him so much already.. I want him to have that companionship.
Do you know much about Lorikeets? I have an 18 month old, for about 2 weeks now and we are having trouble getting him to open up to us. Any advice would be incredibly helpful. We want our home to be comfortable and fun for him as part of the family
Bird tricks! I am 16 and I train animals, from many breeds of dogs, to horses, and I want to get a macaw. I’ve been thinking of rescuing one (that could possibly have behavioral problems) but I don’t mind putting in the time because I am homeschooled and know I have the time. I’ve never had birds before and I really would love to do free flight. I want to rescue a bird because 1, I know their are birds with people who don’t know what they are doing, and 2, I don’t have to money to buy a baby. Do you have any advice? I strictly use positive training when I’m working with dogs and other animals, but I think I know enough about birds to get one but again... I THINK I know enough. I probably don’t know much... 😅 just what training and pressures I’ve been taught from working with fearful horses and dogs.
mm TURKEY and Chicken is something a bird can eat..In moderation and if its Not Fried..decent source of protein..but should not be a regular food. Treat it like Candy
They really shouldn’t eat significant amounts of meat, as they’re herbivores in the wild. The same reason cats do poorly being fed kibble high in grains, as they’re 100% carnivores in the wild.
@@mustyfan1584 even though there is (usually) no real need to add meat to your pet parrot's diet, it's important to remember that parrots are omnivorous animals. Invertebrates are often included in their natural diet. Some species have even been observed consuming vertebrates.
Is the regurgitation head bob the same as when parrots bob their head to clear their throat? My galah does that if she's got food stuck in her throat, if its the same, how will know the difference? Obviously I don't want to encourage hormonal behavior but I'm worried I or someone else could trigger it & I might not notice 🙈
Ideal you overcomplicate this kind of training. I don't see the need of using a foreign stick to teach target training. Why don't you do the same with your finger? Don't see the reason for the clicker training neither. However the bird has completed the task you whish at 2:48 and you clicked but didn't offer the treats. Ideal the room is far overcrowded, that is why the bird is shy a bit but yet still behaving bravely. The session is boring and too long for the bird, because you are focusing on your achievements only. You didn't put effort into to get the bird excited and encouraged.
Do I have a bird? No. Do I need to watch this? No. Am I still gonna’ watch it? Yes.
Sending love💕 💕
That's me too!!
I’ve always wanted a bird and finally started saving up some money to get one, bird tricks made me want one sooo bad!
@Anderson Kameron that is actually useful info, thanks for sharing
This bird is almost as terrified as my green cheek conure that I rescued months ago. I have never seen a bird as scared as mine. But with lots of patience and target training, he is now so much better. I can actually get him to step up and hang out with me when I'm doing my own thing around the house. It's a miracle haha! Thanks to birdtricks!
you havent met my elegant parrot he is so scared reminds me of finches
Josie when you walk around the house with him is there other people around you and does your birds personality change towards you when someone else is around?
Shout out to the owners! They were just as great as the bird was!
The bird definitely likes the guy
Could not believe how attracted this bird was to the guy lol.... so cute.... but loved how you guys used this to your advantage and he touched the stick, to see the bird realise, oh I touch the stick and get a treat, just makes me smile every time!! ☺️☺️
Great session and good people taking in this timid Blue Throated McCaw, wishing them the best.
Macaw. A mcCaw sounds like something you order at a fast food restaurant.
I have 3 birds one is hormonal 24/7 with me. I use training to distract, he was caged for 10 years and I think he is so so happy to now having happy life, I learn so much from you guys and it always blows my mind...to the best
Trainers EVER!!! Lorrett x
Haha, "oh hey there good-looking" made me laugh omg lol
My Green Cheek was scare of the stick too. I sat down next to his cage and he was on his outside perch that’s attached to the cage. I kept holding the stick and tapping my nose with it while saying touch touch touch. Then I said to him you try it. Scared. After a few minutes of this he reached out and touched the stick. I was so proud of him. We are starting some training. He was a rehome about 4 years ago. My son got him from his friend who owned the store. The lady that dropped him off didn’t want him. Said he was mean. When I first walked into the pet shop and I saw him and he saw me it was a locked on stare on both our parts. He came over to the side of the little cage he was in and up the side of it and we just knew. You my human and you my birdie. I’ve had him ever since. I have so much to learn. Never thought about training him until I saw your videos.
Only recently found the channel and have been watching loads of old vids. I've no birds of my own and never had any, but it's fascinating to see how training happens, you explain it all so clearly and it makes total sense. And of course your own birds are all amazing, totally clear to see the passion you have for looking after them and making sure they can live their best lives. Love Jinx esepcially, he's a legend. Woo!
Never had a bird, but worked with them at zoo's volunteering. Love watching you in your zone, I get it and miss it. I have 2 family friends with caged birds I would love trying to start working with to better their lives.
YES! The first time he touched the target I was like "yes!" lol
"Hey there good looking" that made my day 😂
Great video as always🕊️
Wow I just love the timing and redirection ❤️
I don’t even have a bird and never have , but I am fascinated by your techniques. I have 6 dogs though
You can train your dogs using these techniques. I actually trained my cat to do few tricks,using these target training methods. The first trick I trained her was to lift her right paw. Then left. Then I taught her right paw up then down and left up and down, in same sequence before she got the treat. And also both paws at the same time. Then I taught her the spin. That's all we got so far,but I definitely suggest training your dogs! It's really awesome,to experience this. When they finally got that trick down it's just such an amazing feeling.
When he finally touched the stick it made me so happy haha
Thank you this is a good training video - my 26 yr old Senegal is skiddish with a few things also and we’ve been trying to teach him to take a treat when we say something and he copies then we give a treat so now he knows to say what your saying. It’s amazing these birds are so smart
I'm just starting to do clicker and touch training with my flock. Two of my four birds are showing these signs of fear, thank you for these videos to show me ways to overcome those fears.
You guys are amazing. You make it seem so simple, and everything you say makes sense.
How are yall so clever you cleared that birds fear of sticks in like 5 minutes
After the first clip where the bird was frightened but the one person he bonded with was identified I would have put him back in his cage for a bit so he could calm down and reset before proceeding. I had a rescue Moluccan Cockatoo who was so terrified that it took 3 weeks of me putting my arm into her cage in front of her every 30 minutes each day before she stepped onto my arm. It was 3 years before I stopped getting randomly bitten and we finally had complete trust in each other. She was allowed to roam free all day long and only put in her cage to sleep or when she was frightened. Her cage was her safety zone and once she had been in there for half an hour she was calm and ready to try or see whatever scared her again. I found repetition, like you were doing, worked well because my bird was very curious and wanted to investigate everything.
What a beautiful bird! I love blue throated macaws! They are gorgeous. I love how you took the hormonal connection the bird had with the man and used it to train. It really shows that you can take a not so great thing and use it to your advantage. Thank you for such an amazing video!
Thanks for another great video. I find it so helpful when you pause, ask question and replay!!
Really cool progress with a really scared bird!
You two have a fantastic dynamic.
Will there be more videos of this bird's training?
So glad be finally got used to the stick 😀
I’ve never owned a bird but ever since I have watched your videos I’m an you tube expert 😂😂
Love the work you do
I wont be able to get a bird for the next few years which sucks but your channel makes it a bit easier.
Beautiful bird!
I have 4 budgies and 1 Cocktiel.but.....i wish I could have the big one.😊✨❤️⭐
Your amazing person!
The big ones bite much harder,
loved this video...i dont have a bird (no more) but i wish i would have known this at the time i had one....love all birds they r so beautiful...thanks bird tricks for sharing so many great videos..
Very helpful and I don’t even have a bird ! :)x
Fascinating
Yall are the BEST!!
What an awesome training session! Thank you for sharing like always 👍
O you guys this was SOOO good for us!!!❤Gyro says THANKYOU!!! 👍🐦
Hi birdtricks! I just wanna say that I really love your videos❤️
Mean little parrot
This is very intelligent! Thinking outside the box, I like it😎
I am the person that asked you to make a video on smaller bird species on instagram.
Really interesting thanks for this, I’m dreading hormones when my little Conure matures
i love love love macaws sm but i dont think i could own one myself nor am i ready for that
just love the theme music....i look forward to it.. :)
Yayyyy love the breakthrough one quest when will you proceed shipping worldwide
We ship everything worldwide except our pellets.
What is the best treat for a rainbow lorikeet whilst training
Tried this with my African grey. Now i dont have stick anymore :D
Hi
At the beginning they talked about accidentally rewarding bad bird behavior by saying "good girl/boy." I think people do this because for some reason they apply dog behavior to other animals. If a dog is anxious or aggressive, saying "good boy/girl" in that tone humans use when we say that phrase actually can help them calm down rather than triggering them to repeat the behavior. They connect to our voices on an emotional level so it isn't strictly behavioral reinforcement like it would be for a bird.
I feel like you could have used shaping to get the bird to target, no? A look at the target first *treat*, then a head tilt in the targets direction *treat*, lean in targets direction *treat*, one step in the targets direction *treat* , so on. Would this not have worked?
So, I would have thought the clicker would have been +punishment here. Can you please clarify?
Hi, have you ever worked with a female Ecelectus?
This nice bird is a likes mails and is also intimated by all the people around him
Could you use a small stuffed cat or dog toy with a squeaker or bell? Could you use the squeaker as the "clicker" or a kiss noise from your mouth? Some dogs are also scared of the clicker and a click from a pen is softer and less scary. I have also had to click behind my back instead of so close to the pet I am working with. Also, did you ever try "loading" the clicker with the bird before working with him?
Hiii was wondering if you could make a video of how to train your bird to be more comfortable with a flight vest, my bird is about 4 months old and absolutely hates it. Any tips would help!!
Do you have to “charge” the clicker like with cats and dogs?
This has very little to do with the video, but if you ever get the opportunity could you post something about parrotlets? You guys are my go-to for information about birds and, generally speaking, there’s not much about them online.
Hi, I am new to the channel. I have a 2 yr male Solomon island eclectus parrot. We are currently trying to work on flighting him, but he has been clipped most of his life. He does not have any motivation for flying. As soon as we try to get him to move somewhere that he can’t reach with his beak, he just gives up. We offer nuts, and he is food motivated, but with flight, he just doesn’t want to try. The only time that he does fly is when he is feeling uncomfortable. Anyone have tips or tricks I could use to teach him to fly?
I've got a similar hormonal problem with my African grey, but it's ONLY when I'm training with him. Thought it was cause I was feeding him and normally when he starts his regurgitation dance I just ignore him and walk away and he stops. But I'm now thinking, maybe the training is just too difficult / easy / boring for him and a little trickier trick may distract him and not encourage any regurgitation... 🤔🤔
Wondering how I can get a consult with you guys? Maybe to better understand the rescue macaw.. he has some similar behaviors except he’s a bit more aggressive. I don’t know what he went through but he’s scared of everything... even the bathing.. and he’s in desperate need of grooming... I just don’t want to terrify him. I started target training but I can’t find a treat that he will take that’s healthy.. he likes peanuts in the shell and I know those aren’t optimal. Tried looking for pinenuts and couldn’t find them.. just want him to be happy. I love him so much already.. I want him to have that companionship.
Hey there, our consult options are here on our website: birdtricksstore.com/pages/consultations
Do you know much about Lorikeets? I have an 18 month old, for about 2 weeks now and we are having trouble getting him to open up to us. Any advice would be incredibly helpful. We want our home to be comfortable and fun for him as part of the family
Bird tricks! I am 16 and I train animals, from many breeds of dogs, to horses, and I want to get a macaw. I’ve been thinking of rescuing one (that could possibly have behavioral problems) but I don’t mind putting in the time because I am homeschooled and know I have the time. I’ve never had birds before and I really would love to do free flight. I want to rescue a bird because 1, I know their are birds with people who don’t know what they are doing, and 2, I don’t have to money to buy a baby. Do you have any advice? I strictly use positive training when I’m working with dogs and other animals, but I think I know enough about birds to get one but again... I THINK I know enough. I probably don’t know much... 😅 just what training and pressures I’ve been taught from working with fearful horses and dogs.
birds are WAY to phobic for me!
mm TURKEY and Chicken is something a bird can eat..In moderation and if its Not Fried..decent source of protein..but should not be a regular food. Treat it like Candy
They really shouldn’t eat significant amounts of meat, as they’re herbivores in the wild. The same reason cats do poorly being fed kibble high in grains, as they’re 100% carnivores in the wild.
@@mustyfan1584 even though there is (usually) no real need to add meat to your pet parrot's diet, it's important to remember that parrots are omnivorous animals. Invertebrates are often included in their natural diet. Some species have even been observed consuming vertebrates.
I’m shocked it worked
Where do you guys buy pine nuts? Like can you just buy the ones at the grocery store?
Yes or even online
The husband for sure
Apparently he changed his mind she didn't won't the treats at all
Is the regurgitation head bob the same as when parrots bob their head to clear their throat? My galah does that if she's got food stuck in her throat, if its the same, how will know the difference? Obviously I don't want to encourage hormonal behavior but I'm worried I or someone else could trigger it & I might not notice 🙈
I still find it so bizarre that I am hearing people feed there bird unhealthy people food
Wouldn't give his pretzel back, huh?
Jamie, we are not used to seeing a blue throat macaw afraid around you, for some reason. (;
First?
Ummmm, avoid standing in front of the cam cause it messes with focus. 😂😂😋
Ideal you overcomplicate this kind of training. I don't see the need of using a foreign stick to teach target training. Why don't you do the same with your finger?
Don't see the reason for the clicker training neither. However the bird has completed the task you whish at 2:48 and you clicked but didn't offer the treats. Ideal the room is far overcrowded, that is why the bird is shy a bit but yet still behaving bravely. The session is boring and too long for the bird, because you are focusing on your achievements only. You didn't put effort into to get the bird excited and encouraged.