training

[rayyan]

hi everyone im sur u will all b able to help me!

 

i need to know whats the best way to start training a flighted cag?

 

what age and what should i teach him first?

 

also i havent found a treat that he likes enough to keep trying for, what do u all use?

 

hes 17 weeks tomorrow.

 

thanks in advance!

[Jane08]

Training can be done now he is not to young. One thing that is good to train with first is step up, but really it is up to you what you want to teach him depending on what is important to you.

 

With the treats you will just have to keep trying to find one that he likes, it also doesn't have to be food it could be something else that he really will work for, i.e. praise, cuddles, kisses, a favourite toy etc.

 

We use sunflowers seeds and other time we just use praise.

 

Have fun with the training and good luck.

[Eckobird]

I agree with Jane, now is a good time to start training, and step up should be one of the first things they should learn. You can also try training him to do recall, potty training, or perch training etc. Ecko's favorite treat would be pine nuts, so thats what I would use if I were going to give him treats. I really don't use treats though, I just give him lots of praises. The first thing he learned was step up, and now I am potty training him, he almost has it too. Recall training will be next, where he flies to me on command. Good luck on your training, can't wait to hear what your baby has learned.

[JillyBeanz]

I taught Harvey straight away (he was 16 weeks). Step up is the most important (as you'll sharp find out when he's into everything!!!). Harvey liked cheerios to train with - but like Caitlin says - that's been replaced with praise - I've just taught Harvey to shake hands - without the aid of a treat - my sweet voice and smile are enough for my baby!!! :laugh:

 

Start as you mean to go on!! :cheer:

[rayyan]

hi, thanks for ur advice, he does fly to m already when i call him (even when i dont!) hes a mummys boy! but how can i stop him flying away from a training session, i have heard lots of people say they train them in the bathroom, is this a good idea?

[JillyBeanz]

The bathroom? I feel there's too many dangerous areas in the bathroom (mine is just big enough for a bath, a toilet and a sink, with a place on the floor for a mat!!) - if he takes flight he'll bang into walls and fall on the hard sink/toilet/bath - is your bathroom huge?

 

I just take Harvey into the conservatory, with the TV off and nobody around - no other distractions than me. He will fly off eventually, when he's had enough! That's fine though - as he will stay for quite a long time.

[toothdoc]

My Grey is almost four months old and has been with me about 3 weeks. She steps-up pretty good on command but immediately moves to my wrist instead of staying on my fingers. I keep my thumb folded and the fingers straight and aligned like a knife. I don't want him to get the habit of sitting on my shoulder but he was allowed to do it by the breeder. How can I get her to stay on my hand. I have thought about using a cardboard cone like used on cats and dogs, on my wrist.

[judygram]

She is probably balancing herself better when she gets over on your wrist, there is more to get hold of, at four months old she is still learning to steady herself and they are sometimes a little clumsy at this age.

 

If you don't want her going to your shoulder then you will just have to keep stopping her by switching arms back and forth, she will soon learn she is not allowed up there.

 

I see this is your first post, why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us some more about you and this grey like what is her name.

[Dave007]

Really doesn't matter whether your bird is on your finger or wrist. Insted of holding your arm in a straight horozontal position, aim your arm upward. Birds don't like to climb downward.

[toothdoc]

I tried that. I used to have a Lory and it worked on him. Not helpful with the Grey.