still backing away
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wolfeey152
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still backing away
ive had sonic for 3 days now and we seem to have a bit of a bond going at the moment he will take treats from my hand even while its in the cage and he will let me scratch him all over even under his wings and hasnt bitten me once on purpose (touches wood) i even trust him enough to let him out of his cage and he will sit on my shoulder even but his favourite spot is on my computer monitor but he just wont step up at all and still moves away when hes out of his cage is there any tips on helping to learn to step up ? and any tips on improving trust to help with the moving away ???
sonic blue ringneck parrot age between 5-9 months unsexxed
ollie cinnamon cockatiel age around 5 months male
ollie cinnamon cockatiel age around 5 months male
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ellieelectrons
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Re: still backing away
Firstly, well done. Sounds like you are doing well.
This is possibly the best resource I've found on stepping up:
http://goodbirdinc.blogspot.com.au/2009 ... up_28.html
Do you have a T-perch or gym for your bird to use? This is the best thing to use when training a bird to step up.
Just keep building the trust - keep offering the rewards and you'll get there.
Ellie.
This is possibly the best resource I've found on stepping up:
http://goodbirdinc.blogspot.com.au/2009 ... up_28.html
Do you have a T-perch or gym for your bird to use? This is the best thing to use when training a bird to step up.
Just keep building the trust - keep offering the rewards and you'll get there.
Ellie.
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wolfeey152
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Re: still backing away
no i dont have a t perch but thanks for the link about stepping up 
is there any recocmended material for t perches because i was told not to use anything that has been treated
is there any recocmended material for t perches because i was told not to use anything that has been treatedsonic blue ringneck parrot age between 5-9 months unsexxed
ollie cinnamon cockatiel age around 5 months male
ollie cinnamon cockatiel age around 5 months male
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ellieelectrons
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Re: still backing away
I think this thread could help regarding safe woods, etc.
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... f=3&t=3780
Also, I found a good list once when I did a google search - so you can also try that.
I once read that the Australian native bottlebrush tree is good for birds.
Natural tree branches are definitely the best for T-perches, however you can also use non-treated dowel (the same dowel they use on store bought cages) that you can buy cheaply at a hardware store.
Good luck!
Ellie.
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... f=3&t=3780
Also, I found a good list once when I did a google search - so you can also try that.
I once read that the Australian native bottlebrush tree is good for birds.
Natural tree branches are definitely the best for T-perches, however you can also use non-treated dowel (the same dowel they use on store bought cages) that you can buy cheaply at a hardware store.
Good luck!
Ellie.