Learning to fly

[everyman]

I have been given a pair of Indian Ringnecks which were from a closing down pet shop. The birds are a few months old and were originally hand-reared. They were then left in a small cage in the pet shop and not given any attention other than feeding. They have now regressed and shy away from human contact. However they don't fly, they will come out of the cage but move by beak and claw. They have been out daily over 3 weeks and one will flutter a couple of yards but the other lacks any flying confidence. Will things improve or do they need a flying role model? I can do many things but a Superman impression is not one of them.

[MissK]

As far as your Superman impression, I think you did that when you brought them home.


-MissK

[subodhhire]

I would suggest that first try to hand tame them. Since they were hand reared it would be easy. Once they are hand tamed and trusting you, they can be further trained to fly and other things as well. The technic of Miss K is also very good.

Subodh

[everyman]

Many thanks for detailed help. Much appreciated.