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Post by Moogie on Jan 4, 2012 14:37:58 GMT
Another day,another break through...Today Elfie ate out of the palm of my hand,he was totally calm...What do i do now? should i keep doing this for a few days/week and then try and finger tame? please let me know Thank you i look forward to your replys ;D
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Post by budgiefriend on Jan 4, 2012 15:31:54 GMT
Whatever you're doing, it's working. Elfie will decide just what he wants to do and when. Let him take the lead. Sounds like he really trusts you though.
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Post by Moogie on Jan 4, 2012 15:40:15 GMT
Arrr Thank you budgiefriend....He placed the front of his toes on my hand also but as you say i will leave it up to him to make his next move....I cant believe i have only had him for 10 days,feels as though i have known him so much longer.....happy me x:)
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Post by Hezz on Jan 5, 2012 1:32:10 GMT
You could start teaching him to step-up. So that he gets to the stage where if you offer him your finger, he will step up onto it without you pushing him. Put your index finger across his chest (like a little perch), give him a gentle push with it and say step-up as you do. You just have to push hard enough so that he will start to lose his balance, and so he will put his foot onto your finger. It might take a few times before he does put his foot on you and you will feel like you are going to push him off his perch. Don't go quite that far!!  And of course lots of praise when he does what you want (maybe a little reward). Step-up is the handiest thing to have your bird do without thought - it makes things a lot easier if they get themselves into situations that are tricky or even dangerous. |
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Post by stace on Jan 5, 2012 8:40:47 GMT
Hezz is right. Plus I'd start the step up training now, and don't wait.
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Post by Moogie on Jan 5, 2012 13:06:53 GMT
ok i tried with finger but he wasnt sure so i tried with the handle of wooden spoon and he stepped up and down up and down ectect,i thought maybe i could now continue with that but each time cover the handle more & more with my finger until finally its just my finger for him to step up to,does that sound ok?
ps he seems very very pleased with himself haha
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Post by Hezz on Jan 6, 2012 1:21:18 GMT
ok i tried with finger but he wasnt sure so i tried with the handle of wooden spoon and he stepped up and down up and down ectect,i thought maybe i could now continue with that but each time cover the handle more & more with my finger until finally its just my finger for him to step up to,does that sound ok? ps he seems very very pleased with himself haha He won't be sure, it's all new to him, but whatever works for you. If that's what you are comfortable with, go for it, but don't leave him with the spoon too long. Once he will step onto your finger and will stay a while, you can get him going from one hand to the next, in a rolling sort of motion, index finger to index finger. For some reason this seemed to work very well for my birds. I think because you can do it quite quickly and they don't have much of a chance to fly away in between times. It's good he seems happy with himself for doing something positive - should make your job so much easier! Keep us updated, please.  |
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And of course lots of praise when he does what you want (maybe a little reward). Step-up is the handiest thing to have your bird do without thought - it makes things a lot easier if they get themselves into situations that are tricky or even dangerous.
