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Blessed Nest Pets
Приєднався 16 лис 2020
I'm an aspiring parrot trainer working on getting my CPBC. Take advice from the professionals above me as I'm only figuring all this out. Here's my journey...
Training a Nervous Cockatiel (Day 1)
This is Coco! I trained her about 6 months ago (video on my channel) and we taught target training and her getting on my arm. I have four days to reach my goal: transferring her from my arm to an unfamiliar perch.
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Flight Training a Clipped Baby Bird
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Forgot to mention: this might look different (meaning more difficult) with larger birds such as macaws and stockier birds like African Greys and Senegal parrots. It's going to be more difficult for them to get lift, so if you need to do shorter sessions or simply walking recalls, that's okay. Also, I'm really struggling to explain what I'm doing while I'm doing it, so I'll probably go back to v...
Week 3 with a Conure (Harness, Target, and Bath Training)
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Another week with Twig, my green cheek conure! I know I always say "she" but that's just an assumption. Could be a male. We'll find out during week four... Also, I think I did work on targeting once during my first week with her, but I don't remember.
Conure Cage Tour
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Here's Twig's cage! Actually, I might be changing Twig's name... but regardless, here's the cage. I actually really like the set up even if I wish I'd gotten a bigger cage.
My Conure is a Picky Eater part 2
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Link to part one: ua-cam.com/video/nPQMJLKuK_0/v-deo.html Turns out walnuts (which she didn't use to eat) were the ultra reward. I'll post another video on being able to use them to overcome the fear of the vacuum.
My Conure is a Picky Eater
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Here begins my journey to reverse diet convert my green cheek conure will I properly convert my Senegal parrot onto chop. This is such a weird problem; I'm not even sure it is a problem, but I need a golden treat I can pull out when nothing else is working (and on Twig's birthday). Note: be sure that you give treat foods as treats! For the most part, Twig will be getting his chop as his meal an...
First Week with a Green Cheek Conure
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You're probably thinking "How is Friday-Wednesday a full week?" I got her late Wednesday and recorded the first full day (Thursday), so Wednesday technically marks one week that I'd had her. Also, does UA-cam seem to make uploaded videos darker than the original? I swear the video was brighter on my editor.
Day One with a Green Cheek Conure
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Here's Twig! I didn't include everything we did, but I did add the key elements. I plan to do the same with week one.
Training a Scared Cockatiel
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This is me on my journey to become a Certified Parrot Behavior Specialist (fancy parrot trainer). Give constructive criticism, but please don’t judge me too harshly. I’m figuring out how to do this hands-on instead of just knowing information. Also, pardon the radio in the background. It's not my house and I wasn't sure how to turn it off.
Teaching a Parrot to Walk to a Platform
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In this video, I use shaping to teach my Senegal parrot, Tansy, to walk to a platform. We go into how you do this, why you should use shaping, and more.
Convince Your Parents to Get You a Parrot
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Getting a parrot is a very serious decision. Make sure you’ve done your research and know what you’re getting into. About sleep: a bird can function on 8 hours of sleep. The reason I say they need 12 is because it will trigger hormones in birds if they get less. Hormones are the enemy when it comes to owning parrots. Beware. About rescuing: birds can come from trauma and be much more difficult ...
Golden Retriever Tricks
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All of my Golden Retriever’s tricks at age 3. Minty is quick to learn, but easily distracted so it’s been a challenge and a pleasure to get to train her.
You should get a flight cage for the cockatiel and remove the plastic toys and mirrors also add natural wood perches because you don’t want your cockatiel to get bumblefoot also add shredding and foraging toys because foraging toys helps a natural instinct by stuffing treats in the holes.
@@erikamoralea3736 oh dang, I didn’t say this: this is my friends cockatiel, not mine. I totally agree with you and my birds have a set up like you recommend.
Having Parents is a Blessing not a curse. 😒😒 don't say like tat
@@elegantpersians you’re totally right. I meant it as a joke and I’m sorry it didn’t come across that way
I have a 15-year-old GCC named Baby Girl. She was no doubt abused as a chick. she also has "gimpy feet" ( gimpy is a southern us term for disabled/messed limbs, legs, and feet.) I haven't been able to touch or pick her up w/o her slipping away and hiding. even with bum feet, she can still move fast as well as fly fast. I use a hand towel to cover her up. the awful cry from her will break your heart when you touch her in the towel to pick her up. I love her anyway, we're buddies to the end. She and my 21-year-old Quaker Parrot, named Coco are BFF. they cuddle up to each other quite a bit. They visit each other's cages and share food and treats. She has to feel very good about her buddy and trusting him. he is the only one she will let get close to. Baby Girl is friendly to me, not a talker or touchy-feely but I can talk to her and her body language I can read like a well-read book. She will sound off more now. It's a shame that someone mistreated her as a chick. She is a sweetheart. I should be able to handle her just like this lady is doing in her video. I've left their wings alone and untrimmed. I don't like that idea of trimming flight feathers. My birds are out of their cages all day since i retired 12 yrs ago and they love it. Pop has no schedule these days and they don't either.
I'm so sorry to hear about that sweet baby! Glad she at least has a bird friend! I'm currently making a video about working with a hand shy cockatiel and her name is actually Coco too. Hope things improve for you! (And it sounds like Baby Girl and Coco are lucky to have you)
@@blessednestpets i am a good bird daddy. they are lucky and in the 20% that stays with one owner and a stable home from cradle to grave. hand shy is not good but sometimes like my baby girl you have to accept the fact that they are not touchy feely but have a great love and respect for you. my bunch has been with me since they were weaned babies.they are a lot of company to me as a senior citizen. good luck with your cockatiel,coco. i'll be looking for that video. thanks for your reply.
Can you make a taming video
I'm birdsitting an untamed cockatiel this coming week and plan to make a video of our progress :)
I dont get why your videos have so little likes, your videos are amazing
Thanks for the very clear direction! I do come from a dog background, too!
Im on the fence about getting a sun concur as my first bird, I just have dogs (they are good dogs) but they play and roughhouse I dont want the bird to be frightened
On my new dog training channel, I have a video on the best way to train dogs around birds: ua-cam.com/video/x47FSLmAumw/v-deo.html But (and I'm being vulnerable here) if you've never been around a sun conure, you can't understand how loud they are. I had a jenday conure several years back and had to rehome her due to noise complaints. You probably already knew that, but I figured I'd say it just in case.
@@blessednestpets Oh no way??? thank you I will check that out!
Any tips on a 14 year old adopted GCC? He gets on me if I have food but otherwise not so much.
That's pretty normal, so you're doing great. Bonding often takes more time with birds than it would with domesticated animals, so patience is key. I would focus on trick training to build that bond. Targeting, spin, fetch, etc. are good tricks to start out with since they're hands off. You can even feed meals out of your hand if you want!
Does your bird prefer cooked or raw vegetables? Cooked vegetables would be easier to chew and swallow.
We do freeze dried raw. They get soft when I rehydrate them. Unfortunately cooking vegetables takes out some of the nutrition.
can you do a morning routine or just what it's like to own a conure on a daily basis I'm planning on getting one soon and is trying to collect as much info as I can.
Can wesee your senegal i used to have one super well tamed and trained 😢😢one mistake and he flew away got spooked
Awww, I'm sorry! I'll make a video with Tansy next :)
@blessednestpets you can check him on my shorts vedios i guess he was lovely 😔
@blessednestpets now saw a green cheeck and i won't lie stole mh heart first look laid eyes on him
Any tips on a 12 year old bird? He’s a rescue (owner deceased) and he’s never warmed up much after the 3 years we’ve had him. Absolutely no petting but he’ll get on you with some food encouragement.
What diet and sleep schedule is he on? That can really affect behavior. You can always teach petting as a trick. Make a tunnel with your hand (or for a big bird, hold your hand at about the same height of your hand) and lure them under so their head barely touches your hand. Reward. This leads up to you putting your hand above them. If they stay calm/neutral about it, reward with a treat. Slowly build up to petting. They should get a treat for it as if it's a trick and eventually they'll learn to like being pet (though I don't know if the bird has been through any trauma with its past owner. It's totally possible the bird may just not like being pet.) If you're really struggling, go to birdtricksstore.com and book a consultation with one of their parrot trainers. I did that once with Landon Perdue and she was very helpful when I got stuck.
She is so cute❤❤❤
I have two of them for a whole year now none of them gave any eggs yet so does that mean both are males?
They could be, but some female birds don't ever lay eggs especially if there is no male. I have a 19-year-old Senegal parrot female who hasn't. I'm glad they haven't since there are risks of calcium deficiency and egg binding otherwise!
Silly baby (also will you be posting any time soon?)
Ha I have a bird and I’ve had him for almost 7-8ish months and he still will not eat his veggies I wish he’d chow down like twig does but he’s also a little cockatiel and he’ll always be my little picky birb but also and more importantly OMG THE NAME TWIG IS SO ******** CUTE I LOVE IT, in general I just love nature themed gender neutral conure names.
Did you adopt or buy her?
I bought her :) my other parrot is adopted.
Hi
How did you get yours to let you touch him? I adopted 2 off a breeder yesterday 5 months old both and they are so scared of me!! Today was day 2 and got them to out of my hand! But when I tried to touch them they run away!
It comes down to personality a lot of the time or how they were raised. My conure likely had a more hands on breeder. To build trust, work on hands off training (such as target training, spin, etc). Then, teach step up as a trick (rewarding with treats when they choose to get on your hand). Another thing you can do is treat touch as a trick. Make your hand into a tunnel and lure them close to it. Then, lure them under your hand so that it is just barely touching their head. Eventually you can place your tunnel hand over them, then a flat hand, and finally touch their head with your fingers. Hope that helps and make sure to take your time with each step.
It will take time Jesus. Keep talking to it, hanging out by the cage. It’s trust. And it takes time. Weeks, maybe a month or several! Be patient, don’t force it.
Were they adopted out instead of sold by the breeder for any particular reason--like did they get "returned" by other buyers? Just thinking that trauma may be a factor to consider and ask their breeder about. Everyone is right that it all comes down to time, technique, and persistence, but knowing their particular fears and stressors can also hep avoid setbacks from accidentally breaking trust!
I own 1 5 month old green checked conure but his tail feathers always fall off what do I do then?
Right now my conure's tail feathers are falling out slowly because she's molting, but I can see new ones growing out to replace them. That part is normal. If he's plucking them, the diet, sleep, or mental stimulation could need to be changed. If his feathers fall out and don't grow out, a trip to the vet may be necessary. Hope that helps!
I now have a baby bird too! I am new to caring for birds so I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all the tips and knowledge 😊
What are you using for treats?
She likes walnuts and sunflower seeds, but every parrot is different
aww so cute
I rescued my Pineapple a little over 4 years ago and she’s been a blessing from the start. My favorite pods by far but it’s my first bird so idk anything lol
Just got an 8 wk old Green Cheek. You’re a great teacher! Thank you!
Lost my 13.5 year old GCC on Aug 19, 24. Thank you for sharing
Very sorry for your loss.
That sucks.how did it pass? They usually live to around 20 to 30 years
Awe sorry for that
He had a seizure. Morning was just like any other day. He has had seizures over the past few years and Gabapentin has decreased its severity and frequency. I miss him so much. In his honour I found a pearly conure who was hatched 4 days after his passing ❤️ he’s not to replace him, rather continue his memory… I’ve learned so much with Twinkle ❤ I’m sorry I tried to respond to your question but it wasn’t allowing me to type
@@stephennelson4964thank you ❤ thank you kindly
I loved ur tour of the bird cage! Your green cheek is so adorable! I have a cinnamon green cheek parrot.He is now 18 yrs old this past June and still is a Monster 😂 He is the boss snd loves my husband. I have the skinny rope perches and have had no problems ever. My vet said it was better becuz they get arthritis as they get older. I enjoy everyday he is here with us❤ Good luck and the best of wishes❤
I'm not a bird owner but I like watching bird videos for fun, what does clipping a bird actually do? It just makes it harder to fly and make them more prone to falling? If so that's a cruel law to have... I love that you still can train your bird to develop her muscles and be more confident. Great video, you explain everything very clearly!
Awww, thanks! And yes. They clipped five of her feathers, so she can't maintain height when flying. I don't know who came up with the rule that you can't sell birds (where I live) without clipping them first, but they clearly don't know much about parrots.
Poor baby :( least it'll grow back.
GOD LOVE BIRD CREATED TREE! MAN LOVE BIRD CREATED CAGE!
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My wife just adopted a pineapple green cheeked conure. He’s very sweet and a little shy but day 2 he trusts us to pet his head. I’m going to buy the popsicle sticks today and the clicker. Tomorrow I’ll have my wife try the millet step up with him. I learned so much from your video because I’m still new and learning. I hope we can get him comfortable enough to try the harness. my wife had a sun conure growing up.
Thanks for these videos, there really informative! Beautiful Twig❤
Aww, thank YOU. That's such a sweet comment.
Love this series, you were right when you said there’s a lack of growing up / training videos with this bird
Oh no I’ve done chop, bird bread, a mixed nut spread, they change their minds all the time. Thankfully they self regulate pretty well stealing things off the counter here and there or making us share lol. My guys had egg today, strawberries, cabbage and a bit of frozen corn plus their regular offerings. By learning to just go with the flow and offer a variety of whatever is on hand that week I’m saving money on waste they are happier, once they stop bickering meal time is enjoyable I love hearing all the beak sounds and happy sounds.
Feeding a bird an egg?
Yeah it's good for the birds, believe it or not Birds sometimes eat their young after they hatch and not whilst in an egg.
Roudybush is a reputable pellet. My boy was started on them after weaning and i continued him on them. I just also dicovered Lafeber's gourmet pellets for conures. They have fruit in them also.
I used to have parakeets and they loved their roudybush pellets. They are good quality and they don't cost a lot. Also, I recommend nutriberries too! You can give one to your bird every day as a treat or you can use them with regular pellets too.
@@mobstercrow7515 I got the Nutri-berries and give my boy a veggie one, if he hasn't eaten a decent amount of his chop in the mornings and he gets a fruit one in early evening. I also got the pellets from the same company that makes the nutri-berries, they have fruit in them. I mix them in amongst the Roudybush for him at night.
The moral of her story is dont waste money on mere animals. Spend it on things that are much more necessary and beneficial to the household
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@@hematophagys lack of priorities and other responsibility
My god these comment bots are becoming very pessimistic. Thankfully they aren't actual humans bringing their depression into the real world.
Wishes from Gods own country...from↑↓ekm→ kochi
Blessful birdie 🏸❤
Exotic Nutrition makes really nice cages! I had one and had placed it outside as my birds outside cage and it didn't rust. It was exposed to all the elements but it was partially covered on my balcony. Regardless, great cage! I did sell it and went with an A&E large dome top cage, which my birds prefer and so do I because I'm on the taller side so I don't have to bend down to interact with them when they are in the cage. Great tour of your cage! I love BirdTricks too and feed my birds (GCC and Quaker) their freeze dried seasonal feeding system.
so a-PARROT-ly....
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i have a sun conure who loves water when I spray him,he run towards it. he also loves grapes but only white grapes. he likes cheeseits,popcorn,special k cereal and pizza crusts.
Love this! I'm curious how you pin-pointed her hormonal behavior? Was it the beak-movement?
I really like watching your videos! I am adopting a green cheek conure somewhere next month and I am so excited. Your videos are amazing and so realistic. Please continue to show us twig’s progress!!
Not into millet!? What kind of birb is she?
Love your cage set up. You can tell you are a very caring bird owner! We bought a sun conure from pets mart 7 years ago. She is very very loud. She is a one person bird…my husband. After seeing your video, makes me want a green cheek. Enjoyed watching.
birds of any kind are a lot of work. more so than a dog IMO. I have two birds and don't think they make good pets for most people, given all their needs and inability to create the same enviornment for them inside a home that they would have in the wild outside. However, I will say that in my experience, GCC or Cockateils make a good first time bird.
mam iam getting a conure, i need no hand feeding, so wht month old baby conure shuld i get?
She was four months old when I got her and required no hand feeding but all babies wean at different rates. Check with your breeder to see when theirs are weaned :)
@@blessednestpets thnx mam, iam going to get a 4month old conure, btw ur conure is so so adorable💕
Hey, I have a pineapple conure, I’m looking for a similar cage, what’s the name of yours?
It's the brisbane cage from Exotic Nutrition; it's technically a sugar glider cage actually haha. I will repeat that I've only had it for three weeks, so I have no idea if it holds up long term or not.
Cute birb.