Ready to level up your parrot training skills? Learning how to use positive reinforcement in bird training will help you do just that! If you’ve done any sort of research into bird or parrot training, you would definitely come across the term “positive reinforcement” or “reward-based training”. And there’s a Read more…
Cockatiels are amazing birds that can pick up different sounds quite well. However, it can be tricky getting them to mimic words or tunes we specifically want them to make. Whether you want to teach your cockatiel to talk, whistle, or sing a song, you’re going to get a lot Read more…
Did you know birds with clipped wings can still learn how to fly? Although clipped birds often struggle with lift generation and ascension, they can still be taught to fly to you! The step-by-step training guide down below was created with consideration to the different circumstances that birds could have Read more…
Training a new behaviour is one of the most enriching activities you can engage your cockatiel in. It’s fun, builds trust, and most importantly, training is educational for your cockatiel. Parrots love to learn new behaviours and tricks! This article shows you 5 fun training tricks you can easily start Read more…
So, you’ve just brought your adopted cockatiel home and they’re settling down in their new environment… How do you start bonding with this cockatiel and gaining its trust? Perhaps it’s already acting friendly towards you, but most likely not. Either way, the 12 tips below will help you start a Read more…
Below you’ll find 7 tips that will help you improve efficiency while target training your parrot! This article is a continuation of the Ultimate Beginners Guide To Target Training Your Birds, which covers everything there is to know about target training. I highly recommend reading that article if you’re new Read more…
One of the very first missions of parrot care is to gain the trust of your new feathered friend. When you first adopt a parrot, you should already be working on building trust and nurturing the relationship. A healthy relationship with your parrot is built on trust, communication, and respect. Read more…
Delivering vital medicine to your bird through a needleless syringe is often a difficult task. When our birds get sick and need medicine, our avian vets will tell us to towel them up and deliver the medicine while they’re restrained. That’s what I got told to do at least. But Read more…
Training your cockatiel to fly to you on command is easier than you might think. One common mistake new bird trainers make is asking their cockatiel to fly to them from a long distance right away. This is not the best way to start. At first, you should start at Read more…
Every parrot will have a few favourite treats that they enjoy working for. Their preferred treats are a primary motivator for them to engage in training activities. Without proper motivation, your bird will likely not want to engage in whatever you’re trying to teach them. If you don’t have what Read more…