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Post by kim1 on Oct 24, 2004 20:07:59 GMT 10
Hi, we are trying to train a freinds ringneck for her, he is 1 yr old and although he doesn't bite, he won't sit on our shoulder long before flying off, when we go to pick him up he carrys on like a silly chook, flapping and running away, is it to late to teach him to behave? my other ringies behave perfectly and seem to enjoy our company, they also get along with each other although they have the occasional fight, but this new bird (its name is Azure)is a serial stalker and stalks the others constantly, it bites their feet and pulls their tails (all except for Ziggy who stood his ground and is the boss of the bunch. any advice? If we are firm with him he bites hard, he isn't frightened just very determined.
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Post by AussieBirds on Oct 24, 2004 20:53:17 GMT 10
I have a Sulpher Crested that was, when I got him, not one bit interested in having anything to do with me or any one else, that was around two years ago now, I just perservered and spent time with him every day. He is now the most wonderfull companion bird you could want, he is over 20 years old so it's never too late. He would bite and attack anyone or anything that came near him all i did was give him a lot of attention and show him who was boss when he started to get over the top with his behaviour. After many hours of patience he now sits on my shoulder and will even walk around our back yard if i want him to get on my arm I put my arm in front of him and just say"up" and up he gets this, by the way, was the first thing I taught him and he does it automically now. Perserverance is the key here Kim.
John
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Post by kim1 on Oct 24, 2004 21:20:03 GMT 10
Thanks John, I won't give up although I was tempted to tonight, he's bitten me 5 times but although it hurt he didn't draw blood, and if he was really serious I guess he would have, I'll get trying.
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Post by parrotpotential on Oct 26, 2004 21:26:13 GMT 10
Hi Kim
I don't know a lot about ringnecks but I've heard that they need to be handled daily to keep them tame. I am sure though with patience and determination he'll come around. Keep talking to him and praise him in a 'happy' voice when he is doing something you're happy with. Birds really respond well to 'drama'. Good luck.
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Post by eckie on Nov 3, 2004 15:17:04 GMT 10
hi
i went through the same thing with a ringneck.
it was about 7 months and was doing the same thing was biting until you made it do something it didnt want to do. with ringnecks it is very hard to get them back to friendly pets once they have begun biting. but you can keep trying. i found that taking the all food out of its cage and getting him out put him on your shoulder if thats what you want him to do and feed him on your shoulder then he gets to know that when he is on your shoulder it means he will be getting food and will want to stay. i ended up giving up on my ringneck she is now a aviary bird. but i would give that a try before giving up. if you are going to try this way make sure he gets no food when he is in the cage. and if he flys off put him in the cage and get him out in a hour or so and try him again he will eat when he is hungry. i just didnt have the time to keep doing this with mine so it might work for you. hope this helps
jamie
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Post by kim1 on Nov 19, 2004 19:51:20 GMT 10
Just an update on this little guy, my freind gave up and gave him to us in exchange for one of my handraised baby blue ringnecks, my husband has put in a lot of time with him and he is finally comeing around and dotes on my hubby, he no longer bites, and is happy to be handled, he does'nt like me as much but will sit with me untill he sees my husband then he wants to go to him. Thanks for all the advice.  |
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Post by jeremy on Nov 29, 2004 17:35:12 GMT 10
Hi kim, i am glad things are working out with the ringneck and i hope he bonds to you as well as he bonds with your husband
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