When Macaws ATTACK! Training Them NOT To | Tusa vs Jinx
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- Explaining how the dynamic between my 3 macaws has changed over the years (they're all 9 years old now) and how I can go about fixing it. This is how I work in "real life" - I adjust what I think is going to work to what is actually working. And I just keep adjusting until we find our happy spot where we can stay and make progress.
I hope this helps you in your own training. I started my birds much closer than I would have normally if I wasn't trying to show/video it. I get a lot more distracted video-taping (and mom-ing at the same time to a semi-sick kiddo.) so try to be very "present" when training.
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"It'd be okay if they bit dad but not you" classic mother instincts 😂
Tawsif Islam haha
She explained it to Capri well. Large parrot bites are very painful, and the FIRST one can feel like a traumatic betrayal, especially for kids. I've seen perfectly good birds languish in covered cages for years because they bit their owner ONCE really badly a long time ago and they never tried to touch the bird again.
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@@gamingtimeisbackyea9393 Timestamp 9:20
I don't even have a single parrot, and I just watched how to get 2 of them to stop fighting for 30 mins
Efe Açıkgöz same 😂
Same
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Same 😆
Yep, same. It’s that compelling
The tension of this video, is like watching the Real Housebirds of Hollywood 😂
no4seriously loooool
Touche!
😂😂😂 yes!!!
Can't hear you
lekkki1 What is your silverware on your fucking phone no
I like this video a lot, because you actually filmed the fails too. Most trainers only show the good stuff, the successes but not the fails. And its just from failure we learn the most. I find it absolutely one of the best videos about macaw behaviour and interaction I've ever seen. Thumbs up and thanks!
2horses4U Preach preach preach!! Everyone learns better from failure, learning from someone’s experience is so much easier. Also when things go wrong, you don’t get so overwhelmed.
2horses4U:,So, so true 🙏
Comet "Yeah, yeah, I'm doing the trick, I'm still gonna bite him"
Everyone comments what an amazing bird mom you are, but you’re also just an amazing mom in general. I love how you respond to Capri and treat her like an adult and consider all her comments ❤️
@My Perfect Family, I noticed that too. It's lovely to see
Hey! “It’s ok if hey bite dad?!” Lol
I didn't think you would have time to watch this...
@@BirdTricks lol
David DaVinci j
😂
Hahaha
Your daughter is good at painting for her age.
Ur so calm with them. The average person would be yelling like cray cray
This would be really intimidating, one macaw alone is intimidating let alone two or three fighting mad ones lol
Andrew Truax there beeaks are hugeeeeeees. It’s spoopy
Only problem is once the bird learns it can intimidate you forget about it. They can sense a micron of fear.
Jinx sees himself as top of the pecking order and from your bs k story he was kind of treated special due to his aptitude to performing. In my situation 3 is a problem in my house. I’ve had 2 gang up on 1 before and it’s not fun.
They can read and understand cues from each other that we can only hope to scratch the surface. In Costa Rica the wild scarlets often fight when one pair or interloper lands in another’s perceived territory.
Even though they live with us they still see see parts of their world as territory just naturally.
In general, if you get intimidated in a training situation you've already lost. It's exactly the same for humans btw. Ever had a sub teacher while in school? Same thing. Confidence is key, even if you're dead wrong. You can always question yourself later. You just have to know three things:
1: What the reward actually is. You may think it's the nut, but it might be being touched, playing with something etc. Make sure you know and use it actively.
2: What the subject thinks is being rewarded, which is not always the same thing you think either. Or always easy to figure out.
3: When you are reinforcing behavior, both good and bad. The wrong reaction by the trainer can easily fortify the problem behavior. You having a dramatic reaction for example usually reinforces any behavior the subject associates with that reaction, which is why you keep calm and neutral. Fear or anger is always bad, because they make the bad behavior associated with the reaction more interesting, scary, exciting or tempting. "So, if I just do this, you will do that every time? Interesting...."
Armed with this knowledge you can successfully shape behavior, and do things like transfering patterns from one activity to another. It even works on yourself, which is how I stopped smoking 15 years ago. Gave myself a treat every time I wanted a cigarette, and within a month I was hooked on the treats instead of the smokes. Then I subbed the treats for water so I wouldn't get fat, and was able quit those too. The mind just likes patterns, whether it's human or parrot. Professionally I have only worked with humans, but recognize all of the things she is doing in this video. I didn't use quite so many nuts though. Or perches. The mentally impaired are very bad with perches.
I will never EVER tire of the pure beauty & intelligence of Macaws....
I want to be like you when I'm an adult. I'm 15 and madly in love with birds, and I just found your videos. You inspire me, not only being able to be a major bird lady, but I want to be a mother as well. So watching you tend to these beautiful birds and still be able to be able to be around your daughter puts a smile on my face. So keep up the amazing mother hood, with birds and your daughter.
( I own 30 birds, 25 chickens, 4 doves, and a cockatiel )
Jamie, you have nerves of steel. Once all 3 birds are present and 2 are posturing my pulse quickened. When they started fighting and 2 fell off the T I was highly concerned. You remain calm and collected, even making jokes about your desire to have "Dad" bitten over your little artist. You rock, and thank you for sharing.
#stopbirdgangviolence
Flock violence, perhaps😂
Yoh i can't stop laughing
HAHA
I have to echo the previous sentiments. Pointing out your OWN mistakes here is invaluable to us viewers. And seeing the very beginning of an untrained behavior is rarely seen. Usually these types of videos by others try to demonstrate a “new” behavior with a bird who already knows the behavior.
So thank you!
Also, wondering what’s going through your mind when you have those diving attacks? Most would run to get in the middle to prevent any serious damage, an eye gouged out or toe lost, but you’re very casual about it.
Unfortunately what you guys couldn't see is that once on the ground, the attacks stopped. Neither bird was being hurt down there which is why I wasn't rushing to get them out of a "dangerous" situation. It was no longer dangerous. Which is a thought... to try training down there but if it becomes aggressive by doing so I just lost a safety net in my training. And the distance kept between them would be much harder to control with them on the ground as well. Hope that answers it :)
@@ng-iq4kx Hate to break it to you but not all birds are the same. So that comment was basically pointless. Also I'm guessing your birds haven't been trained very much which is why they probably fight all over you. Probably should find a better home for them before they kill each other cause clearly you do not give a crap because you keep letting it happen. Your words not mine genius. Have a nice day....
@@ng-iq4kx You're really showing how poor your grammar is. Also how terrible your knowledge of cinema is horrendous. You should brush up on your horror/thriller genre movies if you're planning on insulting someone in a TH-cam comment section. May I suggest watching or reading about real history. You're the spitting image of the Werewolf of Wysteria or The Gray Man as he was called. And trust me that is not someone you want to be known for....
I found that jumping in and doing anything in a hurried frantic motion only makes matters worse. Staying calm not only is more safe for the situation with the animals but also yourself because you can make more rational and wise decisions. Of course talking about it and living through it are two different things but people often ask how I can say is so calm in scary situations and it’s only because I’ve had to find out the hard way what NOT being calm has led to. Plus I also always tell them that being calm on the outside and inside or two completely different things. Outside calmness is what benefits everyone the most so that’s what I am for. It took so many freaking years to get there. Having a special needs daughter who had Intractable epilepsy due to several rare diseases and conditions was one of the things where calmness was CRUCIAL. Running and freaking out and screaming and crying never helped. I had to save that stuff for after it was all over.
I only say that because it is a lot of hard work but even though it may seem that way on the outside, I bet her heart is pounding furiously
@@irelandevr4046 Don't know who you are or what your problem is. Stop the hateful harassing comments. Obviously your someone who gets off by harassing a 70 yr old man.
Your little one is 4 years old? She's darling. And what a great artist.. Looked like Comet was the bully and the problem..
It was jinx
Your patience is out of this world! You’re so calm and collected under high stress situations. I would’ve been freaking out!!!
I just want to say as a professional photographer who's been taking photos with macaw parrots for the last 40 years in Hawaii California Washington and Texas I really like what you guys are doing and thank you have a lovely family keep up the good work
Signed...Bird Man Bob :)
I like how well they behave right around the 20min mark jinx opened his beak and leaned forward to tusa and and she said no and he stopped and stood straight up
I like your honesty and hindsight. You teach well because you can admit your mistakes and you are not too proud. I see you also have a galah - outside my home we have about 2000 of them making a racket and then there are around a couple of thousand white lesser Corella's.
Jacqueline Hahn do you live in Australia
yes
That makes me want to move to Australia even more. How blessed you are to be able to watch them on a daily basis. 😀. Do u have any birds as pets?
Speaking as another Aussie with the same scenario- mmm, you kind of get tired of the racket after a while, and VERY tired of the way they eat everything, especially your last dying bit of wheat crop!
DIS HAVE BEEN MY FAVOURITE PARROT CHANNEL
JoHnnY IceShrOom same
Jamie you are so awesome. This video is getting sent to every bird person I know. I learned a lot from this.
I love that in your videos you admit your mistakes and show us all so we can learn.. its so valuable.
When you walked away at the start comet looks at you and was like "QUICK MOMS NOT LOOKING" and went for Jinx😂
I feel like pre school teachers need to watch this video 😂
Lol 😆
As a teacher I wish I had a small group to work on different dynamics and learning but it’s a whole new things with 25+ kids.
I'm guessing that they won't be exchanging Christmas cards
I appreciate how your videos show mistakes. We can learn from them. Most videos edit what isn't "perfect" you are amazing with the birds and your daughter
Awww watching this after years. Hearing capri, so cute...let dad cop the bite. Good mommy. 🎉
How calm and level headed you stay is amazing. I think that is the lesson for me here. Thank you!
Those are big wings! And Jinxy is a baaaaaad boy.
Super helpful video! I love how calm you are able to stay. Also, I didn't even know they were listening but my whole family cracked up laughing when you said you'd be ok with them biting Dad. 🤣
Haha, I keep hearing that same comment ;)
So intense, your so great with them calming down. I feel that body language is crucial
I just sat here for a half hour, watching these amazing birds learning how to get along, and I enjoyed very second of it.
Your ability to stay relax and calm while the birds fight is extremely surprising and a show of your experience with handling birds I get stressful and anxious just by noticing there body language I received bite after bite with my green winged macaw but came out with a tight bond unfortunately my lack of experience lead to him biting everyone else and having to sell him he was so unpredictable I’m learning why by watching these videos these birds are not pets and need attention all day and neighbors that can handle those T. rex screams
Wow, this video really shows off how macaws express both their body and feather language...
I love that Dave watches your videos and then calls you out, publicly!
Our female eclectus nailed my hubby's hand 2 days ago when he went to pick her up from the floor. She was getting into mischief, is very hormonal, and just let him have it - and held her grip and shook! I can't even imagine dealing with a larger bird! You are talented and brave. I have been bitten twice - once by our Poppy and once by a female eclectus in a pet store. Both times it was my fault. Both bites were painful, drew blood, and exposed bone. Birds are awesome creatures, but we must remember to always read their body language and respect them. You and your family are doing a wonderful service by educating everyone about the good, the bad, and everything in between when it comes to sharing living space with birds. Thank you for your fabulous videos. Poppy is here with me watching them and I told her not to pick up any bad habits! ❤
I love watch you with your birds, you're so sweet and caring!
Thanks for showing & explaining the mistakes and your thinking as you worked out problems like needing to get treats to 3 birds at once etc, I find that very helpful in working how to address issues myself. Also I chuckled at the it's OK for Dad to get bitten. I
I love how at about 11 min they al watch whatever it is float by
Thank you so much for posting this. It was helpful to see the beginning of the training process and how you worked through the situation. Because all your birds have a strong foundation in socialization and appropriate behavior, viewers miss out on the hard work that happens in the beginning stages of training. We sometimes forget that modifying a behavior doesn't typically happen overnight. Thank you so very much for sharing. Please continue to post updates of the progress. Your confidence and bravery in putting yourself out for the world to see, is inspiring.
She’s a artist
I have not one bird, don’t even a fish, and here i am mesmerized video after video
I love that she is a trainer but is still so soft and loving. I don’t think I’d be as good at separating my emotions as she is. I’d have a hard time viewing jinx as cute after watching him attack. Scientists + trainers + loving pet owners make her and her husband so special.
This is really valuable footage. People who get birds on a whim, don’t understand birds can easily out live us...it’s a life commitment and if you have a situation like this...you cannot just get rid of a family member. It’s forever...the life of the bird, not you. I make allowances for all my dogs and cats and if I had a bird, them, too, in my will...people will take care of my critters because they know they are “godparents” just like children have. Bird owners have a bigger responsibility because these majestic creatures live a really long time and that’s a great thing. Thank you so much for your videos.
I never saw my AG get pissed & open his wings. That's crazy, really good video. :) learned a lot about body language, thank you 4 sharing.
Don’t have any birds or parrots but I have watched all ur vids 😂
11:03 I love how they're all just watching that clump of hair drift in and out of frame XD
The intricacies of bird behaviour are fascinating! For me, though, its nice to watch without the chance of getting pecked. I used to own a budgie and his bites were painful enough! Lol
I think it's so great and important that you show the fails as well. Alot of people thinking about getting birds see the success vids...and dont realize how many fails came before the success. So they get a bird not realizing how hard it is..
Wow, the calmness you show is amazing !!
HOW DO YOU STAY SO CALM WHEN THEY ATTACK EACH OTHER!? I'd be soo scared and would definitely try and push them apart, ground or not. How did you know they wouldn't kill each other
Most animals don't. Like with dogs, it would be very bad for all parrots if small squabbles like these had a fatal outcome.
Just like the other person said, birds have a natural instinct to not kill. When they fight, it’s to intimidate and scare the other bird off. If they killed each other when they fought, then their numbers would fall. That’s not to say that they never get carried away, but it’s definitely not the norm.
@@laila-vp9ee thanks that makes sense.
There’s no need and absolutely no benefit to panic in the middle of the heat moment. To be a trainer you need to have a stable mindset.
You stay so calm with them. I freak out when just my cockatiel and sun conure go at it! Looking at this video, I definitely see why most people say 4 is better for the flock dynamic than 3. I've just started working with larger species, and I'll admit, I'm a bit intimidated. The largest bird I've worked with is a severe macaw, so seeing how confident you are with these massive birds amazes me. I really hope to meet your skill level one day.
I used to have a few conures when i was younger and im looking to get a caique next year some time and your videos are so amazing and informative!!
Capri is really good artist. She is so beautiful just like her Mom and Dad.
I just gotta comment on how pretty they are 🤣 i can never get over how amazing Macaws are
It looks like they're all watching that feather/ghost in the top left at 11:00 lol. :D
You are so patient and CALM.... just found your channel... no I do not have a bird but am totally binge watching all your videos 🤷♀️ lol...
Tell your daughter great job on the rainbow 🌈 painting 👍
Omg! The pictures of the circus just unlocked a childhood memory of watching you guys! I don’t even remember the birds, I just vividly remember Dave’s hair and little me being extremely impressed with how defined his eyes looked in the liner!
As you were Talking to us, before getting the birds, I was saying "no! You are alone! Wait till theres 2 of you!"
I know that you are confident, calm and knowledgeable. But I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat. 3 tense Macaws is a lot. So glad nothing serious.
Well done.
Capri is so sweet offering to help.
I’m impressed by your courage. You are unflapped by their size& scrapping
thanks so much for sharing! this was so helpful. i love that you're taking so much time to provide us with all of these videos!
It took me a while to notice that Tusa took a massive dump around 21:28-21:31.
Good boy!...
Your videos are so interesting on how well you understand your birds.
It took me a while to notice that Jinx took a massive dump around 15:36-15:42.
Good boy!...
All three of my macaws hate each other. It's like "Beyond Thunderdome" and "Fight Club" combined.
It's like watching a feathery version of A Star Is Born.
Love your channel I have a new fascination with macaws 🦜 I loved how jinx kept peaking around to see what you were doing
OMG I SOOO LOVE HOW YOU DEAL WITH THEM !!!!
I'd love to understand birds and humans like u do...all that patience and devoted attention that u give....it's incredible and so very humanly possible at the same time...kudos to you birdtricks people!!!!!
Great job!!!😊❤️❤️
Hi guys, I live in Alberta, Canada. I have a resource guarding African Grey and a White Cap Pionus. Both were given to us because I am a specialty dog trainer and use operant conditioning when working with all sorts of animals. I use catching, shaping, touch sticks, negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement, My African grey has no use of his leg due to an dog attack through a cage. He was given to us and my husband Dave then took him to the vet at least three times per week to have both his cast changed as well as his collar. (Great tip; have your vet use X-ray material instead of the collar material, it is as effective but much cheaper.) Since that time 6 years ago, our Parrot Atticus has held a HUGE grudge against my husband and will take any shots he can to get in a good bite. That is, until we began watching your videos. I never put two and two together for using the same training on Birds that you can use on any other species on the planet. You two need a television show. I had a local one called PET TALK WITH LIECA LAWRENCE, Then changed provinces. I will be talking to another station I think. My talks were mostly to provide general information on each species of animal and let people know about the rescue organizations in our area. Anyway, good on you for doing such a great job!
OMG I miss my bird the more I watch these videos... amazing social interactions these creatures have.
Sitting here watching some old videos! My Goffin Bubbles jumped off my shoulder and did not like what was going her. I had a similar problem with two of my cockatoos that grew up together. This eventually cost my Bubbles to have a amputation of one of her claws. Beau broke into her locked cage and got her. She unlocked a side door the previous day when she was out knowing that Bubbles would be in her cage later on during the day. They are very smart and never would I have thought she would have done this after having them for 18 years. Sometimes there is nothing that can be done and they need to be separated. Beau comes out at 2pm with Buddy and Bubbles goes out of the room. She goes back in with Buddy at bedtime.
I so admire your calmness. I freak out when this happens to me with other animals
I love all your birds , Glad i got your channel
Well that escalated quickly.
I like that you showed everything, good and bad.
“I’d rather dad get hit than you.” XD I’m totally subscribing now, you’re a sweet patient person all around!
Watching in 2020. Capri looks so little!! Aww 🥰
Your totally amazing with these birds.
Just found your channel and love it. I dont have the means to give a bird a good home so I will just live vicariously through yours. Wishing you and your family all the best and look forward to more videos. Take care :)
I never saw my parrot get pissed & open his wings. That's crazy, really good video. :) learned a lot about body language, thank you 4 sharing.
Wow! I've never witnessed training this in-depth, and with "massive Macaws!" (Plus a 4yr old??!?! Bless your soul!) Extremely interesting! Body language I never knew! I just happened upon this video. Now subbed & hooked! Keep up the great work, patience & dedication! Also loved the freefly action in other vids! Much love from NJ! 💕✌🦅
Thanks so much for the feedback!
I don’t have a bird however, your videos most interesting and educational. Enjoyable to watch the training and animal behavior.
Wow i was having so much anxiety for Jinx-y! I felt that way bcuz it was 2 against 1! I found myself skipping parts cuz i didnt wanna get upset or dislike any of the birds due to my own bias nd yet i no nothing of bird nd their body languages, how i was so interested to see you get thru this! Nd i kno u did a good job! U made huge progress for these 3 to finally b in the same bird space/circle1, w/one another once again! Perfect end to a start! Too bad Jinx cant have another partner! These birds behaviors are so hunan like but they arent afraid to confront nd stand their ground! Lots of love to the McCaws!
I pet sit for my neighbors blue and gold macaw, Maxine. Maxine is almost sixty and a delightfully cooky bird. I love her, but she can be super intimidating when she wants to be. I’d love to have a smaller species of parrot some day, I don’t fully trust those bolt cutters they have for beaks lol
Great painting in the lines! 🖼!
The display was very interesting, like dogs they don't really care that JINX is larger than they are and Capri's painting was FANTASTIC! I will start saving now for one of her masterpieces!
What a lovely painting!
I just found your channel recently, and i don't own any birds (because i live in a small place for a big bird like that) but i still watch your videos and i am subscribed because it is entertaining for me. :)
This is so fascinating, I'm learning so much about body language. Thank you
Wow, very impressed with your patience and consistent state of calmness.👏 I have issues refereeing pets too, and every time my Goffin dive bombs I panic and so do my other family members. Adrenaline, panic and quick thinking are the adjectives to describe my home regarding when pets don't get along. Looks like I have a long way to go- even watching your video I kept 'jumping' when Jinx would fly at Tusa... 😬🤯The suspense was intense for me, which is sad considering I want to become an avian vet or animal trainer someday lol. Thank you so much for showing us how to train and manage parrots that attack. I am terrified of something bad happening because Cheeky is a bully, and you sharing valuable insight with the parrot community will help so many flocks. 💕🕊Not to digress, but your daughter's art is awesome, very good for her age! :D
I've been bitten by a scarlet macaw. I was at a public parrot sanctuary and a scarlet macaw got on my shoulder and started ripping the buttons off my favourite shirt and I tried to get the bird off my shoulder, but it got upset with me and dug it's beak into my arm. It bruised for about a month! I was also bitten by an amazon that refused to get off my shoulder as well, but that didn't hurt nearly as much.
I wasn't familiar with any of the two birds, I was a complete stranger to them and I knew absolutely nothing about bird behaviour at that point so it was probably all my fault. Watching your videos has helped a lot and I'm more confident I'll be able to avoid getting bitten whenever I find myself in those kind of situations again. I don't want to upset any birds!
Haha every time the fighting started I yelled out, "Oh God!" Or "Oh no!!" Or "Jinx!" 😆
Viewed site for 1st time-love it! The Macaw boys behavior reminds me of my childhood buddy and the relationship he had with his younger twin brothers lol.
love the dedication and ensuing knowledge you/we acquire-!
Great video..tomorrow i bring home my new Conure..i look forward to more of your videos
HUGE personalities in these birds.
Nice job, Well done!