Bird Training 101
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- Published on 7/9/08
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If you have a bird with behavior problems, we strongly recommend that you develop a plan to resolve it as soon as possible. Common behavior problems include screaming, biting, feather picking and fear behaviors. Parrots develop behavior problems for a variety of reasons. Usually the parrot behavior problems are not their fault. But most behavior problems can be corrected. Remember, that parrots are very intelligent and parrots pick up bird training cues quickly WHEN THEY FEEL SAFE.
Investing 10 to 15 minutes each day in bird training and developing a bird behavior plan that your whole family adheres to is often all it takes to resolve the issues and keep your parrot an enjoyable member of your family.
Training your parrot is a really enjoyable and bonding experience. Even fearful birds love the mental stimulation and attention they receive in bird training, in small doses. You will need a few bird training parrot supplies and a bird training plan before starting training your bird. Read about bird training to learn about proven behavior modification techniques before you start. Also, learn what behaviors are natural for your particular species of bird. Some parrots scream more, some parrots are more nippy, and some parrots are just one person birds. Bird training is all about accepting and enriching your parrots natural characteristics.
Some good sources for bird training include Clicker Training for Birds, The Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior and Liz Wilson's Website.
If you have a fearful bird that refuses to come out of it's bird stands without biting into your hand, purchase the Finger Saver Perch available at Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies. This bird toy provides a neutral 'step-up option' to engage your bird. Knowing that your bird's beak is over a foot away from your hand relieves anxiety and allows you to communicate a calmer attitude when training your pet bird. Bird's learn much better in a calm environment!
You'll also want a T-Style Bird Training Stand. With a bird training stand, you'll have a bird perch that has no distractions and provides no other place for your parrot to go. Coupled with tasty food rewards your parrot can't resist following through with good bird behavior.
Hint: Remember to reward all positive behavior you see. These bird carriers perches are simply a 'T' attached to a bottom. Whether you get a table top bird training perch or a T-Stand for Bird Training, use it only for bird training. That way, when your bird gets on it's training perch it will know that an enjoyable training experience is going to start!
Pick a simple, easy to learn behavior like those suggested in Clicker Training for Birds. Each new bird behavior becomes easier and easier to train, especially as your bird begins to trust you, enjoy your presence AND gain self-esteem through positive bird training techniques.
Bird behavior problems begin to diminish as your bird learns replacement behaviors to gain your attention, learns to trust you more and feels mentally stimulated and proud of itself.
Remember, that like children, birds will misbehave, but inappropriate behaviors don't have to be a continuous or daily problem when you maintain a consistent training routine with your parrot!
Diane Burroughs, Owner of Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies
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