Thank you David!! This is such an underrated video/topic. I feel like after bonding and target training, this should be the thing new bird owners turn their focus to. I appreciate all the points you made and look forward to working with my new cockatiel to get him to not loathe going back into his cage!
Yeah, once it was a big problem of mine. But comfortable cage and seeds did the job. Now it's one of his favorite tricks to do. He even stalks me now when i pass by his room to see if he should get in the cage. I'd say it's a no1 thing to teach, because without it you'll always feel uncomfortable when your parrot is out and you can't get him inside if something unexpected happens.
3:52 Fish got impatient haha 😆 My tiels don't accept hands at all, but if they are out and about and they see me reaching for the millet box on the kitchen table, there's a 99% chance they will rush to step onto the rope perch inside the cage by the front door, where they usually get a treat. There's been some very rare occasions where we have had to wait them out due to previous over-excitement and thereby unwillingness to settle down and go inside, so it's good to reserve some time for this process, like you mentioned. But still, my tiels being only "half-tamed", they are for sure extremely food motivated 🤣
@@TheParrotTeacher hey thank for your reply. We have just acquired 2 Beautiful Pinapple Conures. This is our first time with these types of birds. Been watching all your videos been a great help thanks.
Thanks good advise. I’ll try the perch on the door. I’m wondering if he doesn’t like being in his cage because it’s smaller than your cage for Chip and Fish. It’s really not small for him and he has lots of toys and nice wood perches. He just likes being out.
You got any good ideas for treats, help me train my bird Harry he’s a cockatiel he doesn’t like much. He doesn’t like dried fruit. He doesn’t like tomato carrot doesn’t like apricots doesn’t like Apple and never want to go back in his cage before he was flying in the room and wasn’t letting me put him back in his cage or letting me go near him
It's worth trying millet, hemp seed or sunflower seeds. They are usually the cockatiel faves. But it's worth making sure you provide small portions of them and don't have them in the cage. It can take time/training, I have other videos that may help too!
No one suggested this to me but I did exactly the same thing and I hadn't seen your video and you haven't done videos for a good few years and well I did exactly the same thing you did putting a perch on the cage and my birth goes on the allocator 1st she was reluctant to go on the cage on the cage perch but eventually she learned to like the perch. And I also put a perch on the top of the cage roof and so I have 2 purchase that my bird likes to be on when she's out of her cage. And my bird's name is snowball princess coocktieal
normally I don`t have problems getting my Cockatiels in the cage, but right now it`s maiting-season an they both behave like little children, it`s a small fight every day.
I’m torn between yes there cage does not have many toys an how to ensure my disabled bird can move around and properly flap his wings to get up and down. I think I will try the door perch
You could provide multiple perches as stepping stones or maybe something climbable! Obviously without knowing his disability. I have encountered disabled birds before and both me and Sophie have helped create environments to help them! A door perch is always good fun though!
@@TheParrotTeacher Popcorn has lost one leg due to an attack by a chicken. We have changed the cage top for his needs and will put (stainless steel) chicken wire on the sides so he can climb without problems. The stairs are a good idea. Right now he just makes a big jump and flaps his wings once to get on the sleeping boards.
@@jomau1895 Be cautious of chicken wire as it can be quite harmful to their feet! Also double check it's stainless steel and not galvanised as it's often the latter!
@@TheParrotTeacher it is definitely stainless steel. I was very careful when buying it. Right now the bars are uncomfortable to climb as he misses the second foot to hold himself. The squares of the wire are 1cm x 1cm so quite small. Do you think it would make a difference for their feet if I attach it on the outside rather than on the inside?
Hey there, I have videos on training on the channel! Depending on what help you need I can offer some general advice on here (although the videos tend to answer most questions) If you're really struggling you could consider booking a consultation with our business (link in most video descriptions)
@@TheParrotTeacherThey were mistreated by their last owners. We got them from a pet shop and they were in these tiny cages. And it's been two hours since their out and they haven't gone back in but we finally got them in. So should I let them out again?😅
Im glad theyve found a new place with you! Id give them time to settle and also begin working on your bond. The problem with letting them out and not having any way to get them back in is it stresses you and them!
I’m scared of this parrot 🦜 I’m baby sitting for my boyfriend I’ve cleaned her cage out snacks water and seeds and fruits 😭😭😭someone please help me and reply quickly
Thank you David!! This is such an underrated video/topic. I feel like after bonding and target training, this should be the thing new bird owners turn their focus to. I appreciate all the points you made and look forward to working with my new cockatiel to get him to not loathe going back into his cage!
Thank you! I think so too, it’s often overlooked as something important and that needs to be maintained!
Yeah, once it was a big problem of mine. But comfortable cage and seeds did the job. Now it's one of his favorite tricks to do. He even stalks me now when i pass by his room to see if he should get in the cage. I'd say it's a no1 thing to teach, because without it you'll always feel uncomfortable when your parrot is out and you can't get him inside if something unexpected happens.
Hey Viktor,
Definitely important for sure! Always good in all kinds of situations!
3:52 Fish got impatient haha 😆
My tiels don't accept hands at all, but if they are out and about and they see me reaching for the millet box on the kitchen table, there's a 99% chance they will rush to step onto the rope perch inside the cage by the front door, where they usually get a treat. There's been some very rare occasions where we have had to wait them out due to previous over-excitement and thereby unwillingness to settle down and go inside, so it's good to reserve some time for this process, like you mentioned. But still, my tiels being only "half-tamed", they are for sure extremely food motivated 🤣
Fish is always impatient lol You should see him and his brother demand petting!
Reserving time can help loads!
Thank you, I really wanted this.
You're welcome!
This will be so great for Fluffy, thanks!!!
I hope so! Thanks!
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
This worked. My baby conure isn’t as loud. Thank you so much again 🥹
Wonderful!
Great 👍 any recommendations on good training sticks?
It depends on your parrot! Some people use chop sticks, we use these mini hard paper sticks we got from Northern ParrotS!
@@TheParrotTeacher hey thank for your reply. We have just acquired 2 Beautiful Pinapple Conures. This is our first time with these types of birds. Been watching all your videos been a great help thanks.
@@arronbrown5588 They are adorable little monsters arent they?
Sounds good, hopefully they are useful!
Thanks good advise. I’ll try the perch on the door. I’m wondering if he doesn’t like being in his cage because it’s smaller than your cage for Chip and Fish. It’s really not small for him and he has lots of toys and nice wood perches. He just likes being out.
It does depend! But having the peeking perch and making going back in fun and rewarding should help!
Right now Pete is kind of a Velcro bird. He always wants to be with me no matter if he is in the cage or out.
You got any good ideas for treats, help me train my bird Harry he’s a cockatiel he doesn’t like much. He doesn’t like dried fruit. He doesn’t like tomato carrot doesn’t like apricots doesn’t like Apple and never want to go back in his cage before he was flying in the room and wasn’t letting me put him back in his cage or letting me go near him
It's worth trying millet, hemp seed or sunflower seeds. They are usually the cockatiel faves. But it's worth making sure you provide small portions of them and don't have them in the cage. It can take time/training, I have other videos that may help too!
No one suggested this to me but I did exactly the same thing and I hadn't seen your video and you haven't done videos for a good few years and well I did exactly the same thing you did putting a perch on the cage and my birth goes on the allocator 1st she was reluctant to go on the cage on the cage perch but eventually she learned to like the perch. And I also put a perch on the top of the cage roof and so I have 2 purchase that my bird likes to be on when she's out of her cage. And my bird's name is snowball princess coocktieal
Cute name for them!
normally I don`t have problems getting my Cockatiels in the cage, but right now it`s maiting-season an they both behave like little children, it`s a small fight every day.
Tell me about it. It's the second night my birds sleep ontop of there cage because they won't get in together.
The combat begins!
I’m torn between yes there cage does not have many toys an how to ensure my disabled bird can move around and properly flap his wings to get up and down. I think I will try the door perch
You could provide multiple perches as stepping stones or maybe something climbable! Obviously without knowing his disability. I have encountered disabled birds before and both me and Sophie have helped create environments to help them!
A door perch is always good fun though!
@@TheParrotTeacher Popcorn has lost one leg due to an attack by a chicken. We have changed the cage top for his needs and will put (stainless steel) chicken wire on the sides so he can climb without problems. The stairs are a good idea. Right now he just makes a big jump and flaps his wings once to get on the sleeping boards.
@@jomau1895 Be cautious of chicken wire as it can be quite harmful to their feet!
Also double check it's stainless steel and not galvanised as it's often the latter!
@@TheParrotTeacher it is definitely stainless steel. I was very careful when buying it. Right now the bars are uncomfortable to climb as he misses the second foot to hold himself.
The squares of the wire are 1cm x 1cm so quite small. Do you think it would make a difference for their feet if I attach it on the outside rather than on the inside?
@@jomau1895 It'll be down to your discretion and experience!
I have 2 cockatiels one is only 4 months old the other is 2 years old and I am really struggling to train them, I need help plz 😅
Hey there,
I have videos on training on the channel!
Depending on what help you need I can offer some general advice on here (although the videos tend to answer most questions)
If you're really struggling you could consider booking a consultation with our business (link in most video descriptions)
Buena informacion
Thank you!
Hi David i have had these birds for a month and they have escaped and they wont go bsck in no matter what i do.
Hey there,
Id keep trying and also not try to force them! Id also work on making going back in in the future a positive experience!
@@TheParrotTeacherThey were mistreated by their last owners. We got them from a pet shop and they were in these tiny cages. And it's been two hours since their out and they haven't gone back in but we finally got them in. So should I let them out again?😅
Im glad theyve found a new place with you!
Id give them time to settle and also begin working on your bond. The problem with letting them out and not having any way to get them back in is it stresses you and them!
My parraot cage is big has food bowls and toys but he behaves like it's a gold prison and do not want to go back.
It can take time and training to encourage our parrots back into their cages sometimes! The video covers some tips for it!
At some times my macaw goes in on his own tho
Nothing wrong with giving them choice when going in and out if that works!
Hi, my parrot not going to it's cage at night as well.... What should I do????
Did you watch the video?
In all seriousness how many times does your bird shit on your head when he/she sits there?
Very rarely. Chip does it sometimes but all the others will either fly off or tell me they want off before they go!
I’m scared of this parrot 🦜 I’m baby sitting for my boyfriend I’ve cleaned her cage out snacks water and seeds and fruits 😭😭😭someone please help me and reply quickly
Sadly comments arent going to get help quickly! I hope things worked out ok!