Guest briansmum Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 I think we need some more action in this room! and what better way to get everyone involved than a comp! so i give you the "who's a clever bird?" competition. we all know our greys have immense intelligence and their health and happiness depends on them having the opportunity to put their big birdy brains to use. so get training! i want to see photo evidence or even better video footage of your bird being a genius also to help out other members include a description of your training process (how you started, props used, rewards given, time spent training etc) so whether your bird waves, counts, spells, knows colours, spins round or plays dead get snapping and recording! to give you all plenty of time to get your greys cogs turning and find your cameras this competition will run for one month. HARNESS THAT BIRD BRAIN POWER! ..oh almost forgot, runner up will get 5 karma, and first place will get 10 plus a mystery prize! oooOOOoooh! rules rundown: - must be a trick you or a family member has taught your bird - no limit on entries per person - doesn't have to be a grey but does have to be your bird - nothing too rude! :ohmy: - have fun with your birdy! I will be asking for your votes at the end. ready... steady... GO! Post edited by: xxbeccyxx, at: 2007/08/24 18:13 Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/08/26 00:13<br><br>Post edited by: briansmum, at: 2007/10/26 19:12
lovemyGreys Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 A great idea beccy Get training your birds everyone & have fun
Tari Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 lol I dont do trick training. I figure I'm way ahead of the game keeping her happy. She doesn't scream, pluck and well accept new toys with no problems. Those are enough tricks for me. lol
Guest briansmum Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 just to be clear everyone not just tricks, but anything you've trained your bird to do that demonstrates their capacity to learn, going potty where they're supposed to or staying on their perch when you want them to are examples of ways we train our birds and gets them thinking about what we want from them.
judygram Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 Way to go Beccy, looks like you are starting off right, way better than I could with this room. I expect great things out of you and with this, you are well on your way, and I will do better where I can run my mouth, since that is what I am better at.{Emotions-0002007D}
Tari Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 Oh well then. Que is trained to stay on her play gym. She only gets off of it on her own if something spooks her otherwise she well stay there for hours. Topaz is not a grey but she is harness trained. She well let me put on and take it off without making a fuss about it. With this heat however all I do is take her out the door walk once around the yard and come back in. lol But she is ready when fall gets here.<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2007/08/24 18:37
Guest briansmum Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 i think if you could get a video or photos of you putting the harness on topaz that would make a good entry. it takes a well trained bird to sit still for that!
Tari Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Hmm Ill have to show the husband how to do that. Ill see what I can do this weekend. lol I must say Topaz is better at it then I am though.
Guest briansmum Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 what!? no body got anything? come on guys..
lovemyGreys Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Hey you said we have a month be patient :laugh:
kiwibarb12 Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I don't have photographic evidence of Beckett thinking - but-- when I got her we let her stay out all day on her cage while I was at work. Joe, my partner would go to the kitchen at lunchtime, and make some lunch. Beckett could see this where she is. Then he would go to the table and sit to eat. And Beckett could see this too. After a couple of days of this, Beckett started going to the kitchen and then following Joe to the table, and climb the table cloth to grab some food. No asking involved either! A couple more days went by and Joe went to get some lunch - and he looks over and Beckett is already on the table - on the side where Joe sits, waiting for lunch to come to him. This story demonstrates to me that Beckett understands cause and effect - he realised that when Joe makes lunch, that he will sit to eat it, so instead of going to the kitchen, Beckett could go to the table and just wait, and lunch will come to him. Clever little dusty chicken!!!
danmcq Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Thanks for sharing that Barb. They certainly are observant and intelligent. You must really watch you you do and say in front of them. :-)
Guest briansmum Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 thats a great example of how are greys learn, now if you could get that on video.. it would be an excellent entry
Talon Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 Beccy, this is excellant! I have 2 great tricks that Talon does. I have them on video, but having trouble with my camera getting it on my computer, but I'll get it done! GREAT IDEA! This is fun, I can't wait to see all the fun things! :woohoo: :woohoo: Karma for you for thinking this up! :cheer:
Guest briansmum Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 thankyou, i hope you get the problems sorted, i look forward to your videos
CeasarsDad Posted August 26, 2007 Posted August 26, 2007 I am trying to record Ceasar being asked "what does the cat do?" and he say MEOW.. and when asked "Do Evil" he does a evil sound.. he does it regular so I should catch him doing it on video..
Laurie Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Klaus is very young to know much (he'll be 6 months on Sept 9) but I think he knows how to apologize. While I don't yell at him, I do use a tone of voice to let him know I'm less than pleased with what he's doing. ("We don't chew Mommy's earrings, we're a good bird.") When this happens, he lowers his head for a neck pet and makes a little "woop-woop" sound. As if to say, "I'm sorry. You still love me, right?" So cute!
spookyhurst Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 The original video was too large to upload, and in my attempt to make the file smaller, the quality suffered a lot. But here it is, Nikko pulling up a rope and chewing through a dixie cup to get to her almond. She takes her sweet time playing with the cup, so you'll get bored long before she gets to (and accidentally drops) the nut . Redone entry (shorter and better quality, but same trick): http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e373/spookyhurst/Nikko/?action=view¤t=Nikko_Nut.flv Original entry: http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e373/spookyhurst/Nikko/?action=view¤t=Nikko_Rope.flv<br><br>Post edited by: spookyhurst, at: 2007/09/15 07:12
judygram Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 I really enjoyed that Spooky, and she knows what to do to get that almond. Looks like you might have a winner again.
spookyhurst Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks Judy! I'll have to mess around with the video and see if I can make it a little bit clearer. It also seems to be "speeded up" for some reason :blink:. I have another video I need to upload too. It's of Nikko getting an almond (yes, she loves almonds) out of a "Birdie Ker-Plunk" toy. Come on people, upload those videos and pictures! You all don't want Nikko to win again do you ?
Talon Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Aaah....Spooky, that is so cute! What a smart & clever birdie!! {Nature-0002008E}
Guest briansmum Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 great entry spooky! nikko really loves that cup. brilliant example of how these birds use their intelligence to get what they want.
emmaj85867 Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 dont know about clever birds but what about clever parents floyd has shown me that i have more patience than i ever thought possible i think he should get a medal for that lol
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