Sept 15, 2013 16:23:58 GMT
GoldieNYC
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http://youtu.be/F9ADEs8IHJk Here's a new video, featuring the little yellow bird.
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Post by GoldieNYC on Oct 2, 2013 13:37:15 GMT
I hope she appreciates the fact that I play the "Birdflight" program on the radio every morning - a tribute to 'Bird' (Charlie Parker).
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Apr 26, 2013 18:43:22 GMT
vacanteyes
Brand New Budgie
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Post by vacanteyes on Oct 9, 2013 14:22:58 GMT
She sounds like such a character, beautiful too! I'm not experienced in any way, but I thought I would add some stuff I've learned from my bird with the experiences I've had so far, just in case they can be of any help to you. When I first got my boy out, we played for hours and he would NOT go back in. I decided to leave him be, and eventually he made his way back to the cage, but I decided to make some changes so it (hopefully) didn't happen again. My boy goes crazy for millet sprays, and I've been using them to train him to fly to finger when he's out of the cage, which he has got down to a "T" now (and I don't need to wave millet sprigs around to get his attention). However, I've noticed that when he's eaten a fair bit of millet while out, he starts to lose interest in me (because he's not after the treats anymore) and starts being a tad naughty. So now the millet is using sparingly, and I only get the full sprig out when I need to get him back in the cage. To teach my boy that he has to go back when I decide it's time to, I started by getting him out for 2/3 minutes, letting him fly around and as soon as he flies back over to me to get the millet, I put him in the cage (still eating) and shut the door, then give him millet through the bars. After this, I let him out again a few minutes later, leave him to play for longer, and put him back the same way. I've been doing this every day and he seems to remain interested in me and comes back when I call for longer than before. Millet is his favourite treat, so that's why it's reserved for teaching him things and for getting him home when play time is over. After all, why should he go back when he gets millet all the time anyway? I've also worked on him allowing me to hold him with both hands. While he's eating the millet, I cover his back with my hand and very lightly touch him, but not grip, while he's eating. If he objects, I remove the millet, then try again. He's fine with me almost scooping him up with two hands now, so if he really did need to be caught, I don't think it would be an ordeal now. Good luck with your little one though, and thank you for rescuing her
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Sept 15, 2013 16:23:58 GMT
GoldieNYC
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http://youtu.be/F9ADEs8IHJk Here's a new video, featuring the little yellow bird.
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Post by GoldieNYC on Oct 10, 2013 16:58:06 GMT
She sounds like such a character, beautiful too! I'm not experienced in any way, [.....] Good luck with your little one though, and thank you for rescuing her Thanks! I didn't see your post until today. I sounds like you have a system, at least, and you understand the importance of repetition. My problem is that Goldie arrived with all kinds of handling fears. I seem to be making some progress, though, much to my pleasure. I appreciate your post and hope that things keep progressing for both of us.
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Sept 15, 2013 16:23:58 GMT
GoldieNYC
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http://youtu.be/F9ADEs8IHJk Here's a new video, featuring the little yellow bird.
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Post by GoldieNYC on Oct 10, 2013 17:42:52 GMT
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Post by stace on Oct 10, 2013 23:05:46 GMT
Well, you've got her on your hand eating millet. That's exactly what you need to do. If you just persist and do things "piano piano " she'll get more and more comfortable with you over time.
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Sept 15, 2013 16:23:58 GMT
GoldieNYC
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http://youtu.be/F9ADEs8IHJk Here's a new video, featuring the little yellow bird.
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Post by GoldieNYC on Oct 11, 2013 1:34:56 GMT
Thanks stace... "piano piano" it is, rather than "forte forte"
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