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Behavior questions...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:41 pm
by Skye's Mom
Hi everyone-
I am a new mommy to a Turquoise IRN named Skye, and I am absolutly in love.
We are having a couple of issues, though, and I'd really like some advice.
1. Skye freaks out every time I try to get him out of the cage. Is this just because he's getting used to the cage and us? Or is this a deeper issues?
2. He's so little (4 months) that he doesn't understand the concept of climbing on our fingers. What is the best way to teach him this?
Thanks so much
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:07 pm
by Donna
This is a very common issue with baby birds. Once he gets to know what step up and step down means it will be easier to get him out. They all like the comfort and security of their cages that's why it so important to interact with him as much as possible.
When he is out and on your hand you can use the ladder technique which is very simple. It's just changing hands like his climbing a ladder but you want to say step up the whole time his is climbing. Then praise him for doing good. Your training sessions should only be about 5 to 10 minutes and about four times a day. In these early stages of training you don't want him near or around where he can see his cage. Take him to another room and a t-stand works wonders for training to step up and down too.
Good luck
Donna
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:12 pm
by kyria
I would say he is just in awe of his new cage and surroundings and new owners. Keep trying, use a gentle voice, and always use a command of "Step up" when you do the action, this way he will learn exactly what you are doing. Give him time, it will be a few weeks before he really begins to settle down and become comfortable and familiar with all the new things that have just happened to him.
Time and patience
Is there a favorite treat that he likes, sometimes holding out a treat behind the hand you are using to step him up on will tempt him to step over to get the treat.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:00 pm
by Lauren
Hello and Welcome to the world of IRNs.
4 months is quite young and hes probebly just a little overwhelmed by the new attention. Training takes some patience.
Find a treat or a fave toy and offer this as a reward for stepping up. Taking him to another room with less distractions helps too. I use the bathroom.
Just takes persistance and a lil patience.
Goodluck!
Lauren