How To Tame Your Bird, Step by Step - Canary & Goldfinch
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- Here's a short video about my tried and tested method of taming birds. It works well even with small birds like canaries and goldfinches, but also with budgies, and with any type of anxious or fearful bird. - The newer videos have better pacing, so if you want the cliff notes, start here [CLICK TO EXPAND]:
Step 0: NEVER EVER DO THIS is you want your bird to trust you: • Why you should NEVER p...
Step 1: Build a basic sense of trust with your bird (never skip this step!!!): • Your bird is scared of...
Step 2: Make your bird eat from your hand: • How to make your bird ...
Step 3: One thing you should avoid when taming your bird: • Taming your goldfinch/...
Step 4: Start speaking the secret bird language to your bird: • Secret Bird Language: ...
Step 5: Get your bird back into this cage easily: • How To: 3 easy ways to...
Bonus:
3 Tips for Bonding with your bird: • 3 Easy Tips for Bondin...
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Leporello the Goldfinch, 2017.
I found her voice so relaxing! Awesome video.
Thank you! :)
@@leporellothegoldfinch can you read me a book please 😩
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i thought i was the only one who thought that lol
Same here!
finally someone is making an awesome guidance video about this...
every other video made me feel so clueless about it....
thank you for sharing! and btw, which treats did u use in this video?
Thank you, happy that it helped! :) The treats I used were half-ripe and ripe thistles (with the thorns and spiky leaves removed). They are by far a goldfinch's favourite food, which is why the goldfinch is literally called "thistle finch" in some languages!
Guy who was the first most famous of this land and 5th to the first most
@@leporellothegoldfinch I've kept and breed goldfinches and Done alot of mules so today I took a Goldie mule in to start of to c how tame I can get him I just love the challenge thanks for the videos 😉
Today I have tried to start the taming process with my zebra finches. Within less then 30 seconds they took parsley right from my hands! My arm was starting to get really really tired but satisfaction overcame that feeling. WOOOW
Awesome ! I tamed earlier a canary
One day the canary flew away and perched about 1 far from home. I took the bird cage and waited couple of minutes in the street calling my canary in hoping to lure him back to cage !!! This worked. These creatures are wonderful 🌹
OMG, you are a lucky man! Usually when a bird flies away, it's gone for good - your canary must have a real bond with you! He was probably happy to see his cage and a person he trusted :)
My canary was untamed and it flew away and then came back the next day and there still untamed but I’m hoping to tame them
Thankyou so much. My canary was sooooo curious when I first got him and luckily with your help, he was sitting on my head by day four. Now he will come sit and hang out for hours. Its lovely. Hand feeding is taking some more patience but it is going well! Much better than I expected!
It took you 4 days to tame a canary?? How old is he?
@@idirgh505 two months old
Great advice and demonstration! ❤❤
Before watching this I thought it was impossible to tame a small songbird!
Thanks for sharing.
This video is very helpful. I am adopting two finches from a friend who doesn’t want them anymore and I’m doing as much research as I can so I can take care of them! ☺️
Amazing of you to adopt two finches AND do research beforehand!!! Well done! If there's anything you need, just post your question, and I'll try to help as best I can. Good luck! :)
I almost feel asleep because of her voice this is like asmr
What I truly like & respect is that the "treat" is freely given to a bird that has not been starved/stressed or been made to feel dependant on its owner. It is about trust & every other element in a trusting relationship. Thank you for the many helpful clips. I am used to Macaws & other Parrots, Finches are so much more delicate, so it is extremely helpful. I am about to start populating a few areas around our home with finches, so you have been a very helpful person in this! Cheers
Hi there Jasper, thanks for your kind words! You obviously know your way around birds. For the sake of general information I'd like to add that while no bird should be starved for taming attemps, in finches doing so would be especially dangerous, as their tiny metabolisms are insanely fast and they can starve to death within mere hours. - Macaws and other parrots are so majestic, I really admire people who work with them - and commit to a pet that will easily outlive them!!
These little high metabolism birds can't be starved anyways, they could ger very sick and die quickly. Even some of the mean training articles said not to feed a parakeet 24 hours before training, but a canary no way. I left food out of my canary cage for 3 hoirs to get him a bit hungry, but he was wayyy too scared. I totally stopped after 2 tries.
Well done, and thanks for the tips ♡
I tamed by your voice. Great you are a true teacher. Thanks for an amazing information it works.
Thank you for taking your time to make these videos and share your wisdom.
I suddenly and totally unprepared have a canary coming my was as a rescue.
I had my doubt about care and trust but now it is something I am truly anticipating with joy. Thank you x
How exciting! Feel free to let us know how it goes, we're here if you have any questions :)
I certainly will. I already have questions about plants to avoid. What wood I should avoid if I'm making toys and perches for him. What about cooking around him and potential of fumes, how fragile are they?
I'm sure there will be plenty more. Eek yippee
I suggest you google for bird-safe plants, there are tons of resources online. Cooking fumes are deadly to birds, especially those of non-stick coated pans/items - always, always keep your bird far away from the kitchen!
You have proven yourself to be a very skilled individual who has the capacity to do great things with their life
Hi, thank you for sharing your videos, love them all. You are very good in explaining the step by step
Ways of taming your birds.
I have found all your videos very effective.
I’m using them now to tame by canary.
Thank you Soo much🌹
Hello there, thank you for your lovely feedback - it always makes me happy to see people connect with their birds! All the best for you and your canary - and if you ever have any questions, just ask! :)
Excellent video, a lot of knowledge.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this useful video
Very good advice
Awesome tutorial, thanks
Cheers, my pleasure! :)
I would love to see more videos from you about how you can get closer to your goldfinch. My bird is really scared of me no matter the efforts I make to get close to him and him getting used to me. I cant wait for more videos, love your channel!
Thank you! And duly noted - I'll post more goldfinch trust building videos soon :)
Thank you!
Amazing video
This was so helpful
Thank you! My pleasure :)
What a beautiful person and absolutely beautiful bird love them both
A very good lesson (video) ❤️👍🏽
Amazing!!
Thanks a lot ❤❤❤❤ helped me and my birds a lot... Now they eat from my hand. Plus they trust me a lot.... Not my dad and my mom though.... 😁😆
That's great, congratulations on your hard work :))
I tamed my silkies (chickens) like that as well.
Works like a charm and now they prefer to eat their herbs when I hold it compared to when I offer it to them along with their other food.
I'm doing this with my canary as well. But he's with me for just a week and today got a new, much larger cage. So first time to settle in before taking it further.
I love talking to m canary and I think he likes it too.
subscribed !
goldfinch is the best singer there is
you two are Great
Thank you!
Also you know playing piano my god you are incredible sincerely it is a pleasure to see your video
Awesome , I love ur videos
my birds starting to come out of the cage through the stem😍😍😍❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you so much. your videos are really helping.
Hi Sara, that's amazing! Glad to be of service. Keep up the great work!!
your sound is magical when you are talking. .I loved English language on your lipes😙💖👍
Thanks, trying to mask my Terminator accent as good as I can 😜
wow, your voice is so calming, no wonder birds trust you n_n
Thank you! I've heard people say it's a valid sleeping aid, haha. Haha... O__O
Thank you for this video.I have a goldfinch but its very small about 1 month ols and I m trying to tame my bird.I ❤Goldfinches.
My pleasure! One month old is a really good age to start taming your bird. And I agree - goldfinches are the best! :)
Thank you! I'm studying before bringing home our first two birds and came across your wonderful channel. We are located in FL and we have a large back porch we are converting into an outdoor aviary. I want our birds to be healthy and happy and fly as much as they want but holdable so I can interact with them and easily get them for trips to the vet etc. Based on this video it appears as though we should probably hand tame our birds before we move them into their roomier enclosure? What do you think? Or can I put them straight into the aviary and hand tame them from there?
Your Voice is So Beautiful more than your Finch 😊
Hey there I have a question for you My bird as a two year old can be trained at his age? By the way, I think you're amazing and thank you for all the information
Very very nice i congratulate you for this excellent job
Thank you!
Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks not at all
Hi there, thanks for your great video, I have a basic question. What fo you feed your bird?
Amazing video!thank you so much
Question, does these methods work with adults that had been never had contact with humans?
(Mine trust me to a point of whistling when I approach their cages,not hissing or showing intimidation )
I just started to tame my canary. thank you.
My pleasure. There's also a birdtaming playlist on this channel which you might find helpful.
@@leporellothegoldfinch
I'LL check it, thank you again
Hello! I apologize if others have asked this already but do you have other examples for greens to offer my finch? I heard thistle on the video but are there others?
Ahh okay, I wasn’t sure if I should let her out the cage or not without taming first. She never wants to get out.thanks for the perch outside her cage idea.
U are the best
Amazing voice
Thank you!
thanks for advice i got a bird a day ago
There is a difference between taming and bonding. Would you say that we can bond with a finch as well?
Hey I just got 4 finches today so is it possible to train them all cuz I have 0 experience in taming birds and my mom bought 4 at once please tell me anything about training and by the way how to make your bird not fly away from you even if the door is open
Very detailed and informative.. Looking forward to the next one :)
Now that he is mature it is easy to tell that he is a male. But when you first got him he was still a juvenile and very difficult to tell the sexes apart unless by an expert.
Was you guaranteed it was a male or was it a risk you took and you were lucky?
Thank you again for giving me this impulse - it was great fun making this video! :)
You are right, it is quite difficult to tell them apart when they're young - but the male has blacker top wings and a little yellow feather in the elbow which the female doesn't. I was wary at first, but thankfully the breeder knew what he was doing (he did guarantee it was a male). This is a helpful page with illustrations, BTW: mischlinge1.jimdo.com/stieglitz/hahn-oder-henne/ ("Hahn" means male, "Henne" female)
Thanks for the info again.. I knew about the blacker wings and the black small feathers around a males beak, but I didn't know about the yellow dot on the males elbow.. Always new stuff to learn :)
I have a question regarding a problem that started arising today. My mischievous little rascal is out witting me when its 'back in cage time' Maybe you have encountered this problem yourself.
When he gets back in his cage and I walk toward him to close the cage door.. he flies out again. I do not want to catch and handle him cos I think that will destroy the trust he is building with me. Have you had that problem?
You are so right in not grabbing your bird! I remember being tempted as well in the beginning, but now I'm very glad I didn't. How large is your cage? If your cage is large enough to have several "levels" (which, ideally, it should be, given that goldfinches are so active), you can simply put the water bowl/waterer on a different level than the cage door. This way, when he goes into the cage to drink, you'll have a couple of moments to calmly shut the door.
Another easy way would be to simply put a treat in his cage as an incentive for him to go in. Positive reinforcement really helps! :)
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What treats do you recommend for gouldian finches?
Lovely video! Were you playing Solfeggietto on the piano?
OMG, what an amazing eye you have -- yes, that was the piece! It's one of my favourite pieces to warm up.
I've got my finches eating from my hand through the cage... I can't let him out as we have too many gaps in the walls and its going to be like that for a while as we are having renovation. Whats the next thing i go to... even I if I did let him out I fear he would never come back. Please give me some tips!
Thank you. What if you need to cut the bird's nails and you have to hold it. Will the bird lose trust in you and start fearing your hand?
Man, do I suck.. pigeons are different.. thank you for these videos. I'll give it a go.
I like you for what you doing and what you are
Appreciate it!
Would this work for a zebra or bengalese finch?
So cut!
Wish Flor did you use as a big treat???
I love your voice
Does this also work with Zebra Finch birds?
Tenkyou
Could you please advise. What kind / typr of finch should i get that aren't too noisy. I live in an apartment building and want to get a pair and tame them.
None. All finches are noisy. If you live somewhere where the walls are paper-thin, you'll be in trouble with any bird.
Hope that is helpfull for Richard, my new goldfinch, present from my cousins. But what is this thing which looks like a flower made from feathers that you gave Leporello to eat?
Hi Alexandra, congratulations on your new goldfinch! The flowers which Leporello eats in the video are different types of thistles. Goldfinches have very specific nutritional and behavioural requirements, so I definitely recommend doing a lot of research online! :) I hope this channel will help you and Richard, too. Here's a good point to start: th-cam.com/video/dWeoAsBdOFo/w-d-xo.html
Hi, me again! So I've been considering getting a couple of diamond doves. can they be tamed at all? thanks again!
Hi there, sure, diamond doves are very docile and capable of getting very attached to their owner! :)
How cute
Thx sister
hi mam am having zebra finch and white finch 3 pair am having how could i tame with them/?
xcelent videos
I don't know who you are lady but with such a soothing voice you could tame a pterodactyl.
Amazing tutorial!
At what age did you get Leporello?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :) He was 5-6 weeks old when I got him.
Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks hail. I live in Italy, North. Is it ok a canary of 1 y.old to tame? Or better younger? How? Thanks a lot!
Birds of any age can be tamed, it doesn't really matter much from my experience. Start with the process in this video:
1) th-cam.com/video/dWeoAsBdOFo/w-d-xo.html Do this for at least a week, then
2) proceed to feed her treats as explained here: th-cam.com/video/Edx5XzvOrp4/w-d-xo.html
This will get you off to a good start.
Does a canary eat a thistle.
I just wanted to know:)
How do I get the untamed bird back into the cage after letting him out??
At what time do you open the cage to let them out? Right away? After a few days/weeks? I would be so worried they will not return to the cage and what to do when indeed they don't?
There's a birdtaming playlist on this channel which answers all these questions and more :)
Random question, but did you clip your bird's wings? I'm considering it, but I'm not sure yet. Should I? Is it okay for the bird?
Hi there, please don't clip your bird's wings! I've never done so with any of my birds and never would. Clipping wings results in lack of flight, lack of flight results in muscle atrophy, muscle atrophy makes birds weak and ill, and weak and ill birds die. There are no proven benefits with regards to taming either. Don't do it!
I fed my bird some millets outside the cage, it took some time for him to eat the millets. He started to sing after about 2 or more minutes of offering the millets. In the middle of his singing he started getting closer and closer until he ate the millets. I just want to know if this is good or not.
That's an excellent response, keep going! :) Well done!
so cute
Hi! I’m trying to put ny canary back in Its cage but it doesnt Want to.
I have tried to put a cucumber inside its cage but my canary is just standing without doing anything.
Please help!
I see you've already found the video tutorial on how to do just that ;)
Is it okay to let him out of the cage in a room that’s small? Or do they need big rooms? Do the exercises need to be in a specific room all the time or it can be mixed up as long as it’s bird-proof?
I’m only asking because my personal room is pretty small but rather use it rather than other rooms in the house. Thanks! :)
The size of the room doesn't matter as long as you close the windows and door, and make sure to cover any transparent glass like windows so it doesn't crash into them, and also any small spaces it can hide in
Been watching your birdtaming videos in preparation of getting a pair of young male zebra finches (hand-raised siblings) and loving the way you bond with your bird!
After watching most of your videos, I have some questions hoping you can shed some light on:
1. How should the taming method be adjusted when we have 2 birds in the same cage instead of one? I'd imagine one would be 'braver' than the other and would be easier to tame first, in this case how should we proceed with taming the more 'shy' one?
2. Should the taming/ feeding be alternated between me and my wife (daily?) to ensure they don't just bond with one of us and eventually become territorial around us (and also our 3 year old)?
3. Silly question but can we 'potty train' the birds to perhaps poop at a specific spot when we eventually let them out to free-flight at our home? If not whats your method to keep your home clean of bird poop?
Thank you so much!
Hi Ryan, thank you for your kind words. To answer your questions:
1) You're quite right, taming the brave one first is the way to go. It's best to separate the birds for the taming session (i. e. let one out of the cage to tame them while the other stays inside), but this isn't obligatory. It's perfectly fine to use this taming method with more than one bird in the cage.
2) Zebra finches aren't territorial against humans, so no worries about your little one. Alternating the feeding schedule is still a good idea because it's nice for everyone if the birds bond with your wife, too.
3) I'm not sure whether you can potty-train zebra finches. That said, a bird perch or two in the room, especially one initially adorned with some spray millet, works wonders to attract the little guys and to keep messes to a minimum. Birds tend to find perches more comfortable than flat surfaces, so they'll gravitate to the former, effectively reducing the time they spend making messes elsewhere.
Hope this helps!
@@leporellothegoldfinch Thank you so much for the detailed answers! Looking forward to your next videos!
How do you bring the Goldfinch into the cage without catching ( he might fly) him after you've finished training?!
There's a video on this channel on how to get your bird back into their cage.
I have 2 zebra finches and one zebra finch with a white mutation the 2 zebra finches eat from my hand time to time but they are still very scared of me.
I'm thinking of getting a bird, if I want a bird that shows lots of affection. What sorts should I get? Are Finches or canaries good?
Hi there, if you want an affectionate pet, I suggest you don't get a bird. It takes a long time to build trust with birds, and even though some species will tolerate touch, most birds do not like it. Canaries and finches are very difficult to tame for first-time bird owners, and they don't enjoy touch at all. - Please also keep in mind that birds live at least 15 years on average, even the small ones, and that they will need at least 4-6 hours of free flight and social interaction every single day of their lives; so they are a big commitment.
Which bird is easier? finch or Canary? becouse of much work and do they suffer if I dont let them fly out everyday from cage?
No bird is easy. Both finches and canaries should be kept at least in pairs. And yes, they will suffer if they don't get free flight. Birds need at least 6-8 hours of free flight every single day or they will get very sick.
Thank you for sharing, i'll try it with the newborn canary,will inform you the result when it's done. Thank you
we have a wild goldfinch, about 5 months old? he’s a bit skittish but after calming down he does go on our hands sometimes but he isn’t tame at all, will this work on him since he’s still a bit young?
Yes, this will work on any age (as all the other taming tips on this channel). It is a complete myth that only young birds can be tamed.
That said, if your goldfinch was wild-caught (especially if it was recently), it is better to release him back into the wild, and to get a captive-bred goldfinch from a reputable breeder instead.
can java sparrows be tamed (not from baby bird)
what fresh greens can you feed a zebra finch?
Carol Fan Just feed them the food they give you in store
Akka zebra finches ku Yenna greenish food tharradhu
Made my day POTATO CAM hahahahaha
What greens do u give a zebra finch
Cucumber, grasses, lamb's lettuce, chickweed and others. If store-bought, make sure you buy organic, and if picked from the wild, don't pick near busy streets. Always wash and dry greens thoroughly before feeding them.
Is it harder to tame canarys when they are in an group? I want to buy tomorrow 4 canarys and dont know if i can tame them. 🤔 sorry for my bad english 🤧
It's not necessarily harder, it just requires a bit of extra effort, and owning a group of birds can even make it easier in some regards. When you get four canaries, I suggest you start with this method: th-cam.com/video/dWeoAsBdOFo/w-d-xo.html Then, after a week or so, you will already know which one is the most trusting bird. This is the bird you will want to tame first, because all the others will imitate him, and thus be easier to tame.
Hi what age does it work on? does it work on a 1 y o canari?
Works on birds of any age!
I know this is an old video and I might not get answers but I'll ask anyway, does this method work on green cheeked conures? She had also mentioned in another video that putting your hands inside the bird's cage is extremely bad and will break the trust you built with your bird, however, I've seen many videos where they recommended that step after a few days because it'll help the bird get used to your hands.
Putting treats outside the cage is another step I had never seen before
Yes, this works on all birds, green-cheeked conures as well. - As for the putting your hands in a bird cage thing, just because a lot of people do it doesn't mean it's right. A lot of people eat Tide Pods too, but that doesn't make it a smart idea. I've very clearly explained the bird psychology behind proper taming in the respective video.
90% of my advice, including giving treats outside the cage to reinforce a positive experience for the bird, seems like common sense to me, but apparently common sense isn't as common as I'd thought. Unfortunately, as long as people keep putting their own petty lack of patience and willpower over the most profound life needs of their feathered fellow creatures (safety/not wanting to feel like they're about to die), people will keep sticking their hands into cages and scaring birds to death. Again, just because a large part of humanity acts incredibly stupid and disrespectful towards nature, that doesn't make it right.
First of all, thank you so much for replying to my comment! secondly, I'm very sorry for not doing enough research, I still didn't get my bird and I was going to use that method but thankfully I've had came across your video, I'll definitely follow your instructions and be very patient. I hope my bird won't be scared of me and lives a great life
Again, thank you!
Hi there, no problem! My rant wasn't directed at you, it was just in general :) Green-cheeked conures can be real darlings when treated right and I'm sure you'll do excellently. Any other questions you have now or down the line, feel free to ask!
Hi!
What can i do if I don't have the treats which is in the video?
Use different treats.
Okay, thank you!
Hi, could you please tell me how old was Leporello when you got him?
Hi, I got Leporello as a fledgling, I think about six weeks old, but you can train birds of any age to become as tame as he is.
Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks Thank you. He is an amazing bird.
Nice video. What I don't understand in this process is, how he can go back to the cage if he is not completely tamed? In general, how can i make the bird go back to cage when it is not completely tamed?
There's a video on this channel just about that :)
Thank you. I was thinking i saw almost all the videos 😊 that mean s i must check more carefully. Thanks again.
great video! though would this also work with budgies? I've seen a lot of videos where they tell you to stick your hand into the budgie's cage a few minutes a day and give him treats for doing so.
Thanks, Marco! Yes, this works with budgies, too. As for the sticking your hand into the cage, this is literally the worst thing one can do - if you're unsure why, please watch this: th-cam.com/video/b2Iic7zzGw4/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!
Ok thanks so much!!
Oh I have another question. Would it be okay if I placed my bird's (a budgie) cage in my room at least for the first 2 weeks of getting him? My dilemma here is that there isn't much human interaction here (though I stay here a lot), but this is the most bird-proof room in the house. I'd want his first time out of the cage to be safe and comfortable because the area downstairs is an open plan where he could easily get to the kitchen from the living room etc.
Bird-proof and calm sounds good so that your budgie can get settled in. Just make sure he isn't alone all day - actually, if you can, by all means, get two! They will be just as easy to tame and are a lot more fun than a single one.
So my canary is like near me but when I raise my hand it runs back but siting near it like exactly near me is fine so is that fine or what-
Try moving very, very slowly. Birds are scared of rash motions :)
My canary bites my hand. How can I tame him? Every time I try to feed him by hand, he attacks my hand. What do I do?
HELP ive been owning my zebra finches for over two weeks but they are still scared of me. any suggestions on how to finger tame them would be great
Here's a playlist on how to tame birds which will help: th-cam.com/video/dWeoAsBdOFo/w-d-xo.html
Also, bear in mind that with bird taming, you must think in weeks and months, not in days -- especially with zebra finches who are difficult to tame. Just as a friendship with another human takes time to build, so does a friendship with birds! This community is here if you have questions.
@@leporellothegoldfinch thanks😊