How to Train Your Parrot to Fly to You: Recall and Stationing | BirdNerdSophie

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  • Hi everyone, thanks for checking out my parrot training tutorial on how to get your parrot to fly to you through recall and stationing! If you have any questions, please leave them below as I'd love to chat to you!
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Komentáře • 67

  • @DaliahSara-lv8tl
    @DaliahSara-lv8tl Před rokem +1

    Another very helpful video. Thank you, again, Sophie!

  • @PegMet1007
    @PegMet1007 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sophie for the helpful video. Pete and I will be working on recall the next few days.

  • @penneyahmed2393
    @penneyahmed2393 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent Sophie. Thank you.

  • @cindyguevara421
    @cindyguevara421 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Very inspiring

  • @willyandolya3741
    @willyandolya3741 Před 3 lety +6

    we wish many happy subscribers to your channel, Sophie!! great work 🧚🏼‍♀️😃

  • @kyleeciseau5673
    @kyleeciseau5673 Před 3 lety +2

    Very good video my male Eclectus and galah are perfectly recall trained I definitely need to improve recall with the rest of the flock

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      Hey Kylee, thanks for your comment! I would love to see them flying about as their colours are amazing! I bet your black cockatoo would look stunning in flight as well!

  • @stevefoxyorktheguidedog4350

    Pickles is a superstar. Great training video. Cheers!

  • @anthonygamez2206
    @anthonygamez2206 Před 3 lety +3

    Great Vid! I love to support fellow small CZcamsrs! Keep up the awesome videos!

  • @isabelledrijkoningen332
    @isabelledrijkoningen332 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! It is very helpful. Gonna watch all the topics 🤩
    Is there by any chance also one specific video on pyrrhura’s bathing?
    Thank you already so much for the useful information!
    Xoxo
    Coco&Isabelle (Belgium)

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 2 lety

      Hey! Thank you so much for watching! :)
      I have this video on bathing which shows lots of different types! czcams.com/video/VCghwGxlU9o/video.html

  • @wholesomec8664
    @wholesomec8664 Před rokem +1

    I really loved this vid❤️ the only thing that I have a problem with is that my sun conure hates my hand or fingers specially so he Steps up on my arm and flys back to either my arm or shoulder perfectly. Any suggestions to getting the bird comfortable with the hands or fingers also he was rescued and I have trained him but I’m guessing he was abused by the previous owners and he built up his disassociation with hands or fingers but is perfectly find on my arms and shoulder.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! Have you seen my video on step up training?!

  • @user-el8id7rs9o
    @user-el8id7rs9o Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your channel. I have an African Grey and a baby Green Cheek Conure, I would like to know how old must a parrot be before I can start training? My Green Cheek Conure is 4 months old and I would love to start training her.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you 😊 you can start training at any age!

  • @messybeaks502
    @messybeaks502 Před 3 lety +4

    My budgie is recalled trained but my cockatiel is lazy lol 😆

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha, the boys can be lazy too! Their motivation is best in the morning! 😄

  • @angieelrod1263
    @angieelrod1263 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What kind of sunflower seeds do u use as treats

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 5 měsíci

      We use organic human grade sunflower seeds out of the shell!

  • @georginaflynn3653
    @georginaflynn3653 Před rokem +1

    Hi Sophie, love your videos. I have a 2 year old male and 1.5 year old female cockatiel, they have a great step up.. will it be difficult to do recall training with them? The female is very stubborn 😂 thank you Georgina

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před rokem +1

      Hey! If you work with high value treats then it shouldn’t be difficult 😊

    • @georginaflynn3653
      @georginaflynn3653 Před rokem

      @@BirdNerdSophie thank you… she’s so stubborn though 😂

  • @sharon4094
    @sharon4094 Před rokem +1

    Hi Sophie, what do you suggest when you have more than one bird? I have two birds, one of which screams when away from the other. Also, my Cockatiels always jump down and eat the millet crumbs during our session 😂

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před rokem +1

      We try and have one trainer per bird, or have one out at a time but next to the cage with the other in!

  • @sot2720
    @sot2720 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi there!! :)
    I still don't understand how to change their food died!! 🤔 We got our conure from a pet store, and they said that he eats seeds. But we know that is wrong, so we are trying to get him to eat pellet and chop but we are failing...!😕 What is the trick to that? 🤔
    So we can give him seeds on the training!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      Hello! Here are my tips 😊 czcams.com/video/QbVzyFt8ZY4/video.html

  • @candicet5973
    @candicet5973 Před 3 lety +1

    Fluffy only likes the recall sessions 2 mins and then he loses interest. But I train him 3 times a day so it is ok right?

  • @ornithologydude8649
    @ornithologydude8649 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow!
    Is that an Amazon on the thumbnail?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      Yes! I worked with a couple of yellow naped amazons a few years ago! 😊🦜

    • @ornithologydude8649
      @ornithologydude8649 Před 3 lety

      Amazing! The only birds i have worked with are well cockatiels and macaws, mainly blue and gold macaws.
      But with raptors thats a whole different story lol :)

  • @swatz2110
    @swatz2110 Před 3 lety +1

    nc

  • @Yourstruly_rika.
    @Yourstruly_rika. Před 3 lety +1

    Hello! My budgies and cocktail are still scared of me 3 of them eat with my hand but still don't come in my hand and last one don't eat with my hand and it is sitting at one place for 24 hours what should I do please reply....Btw love your channel 😘😘

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      Hey! Thanks for your comment! How long have you had your birds for? Some birds take longer than others to get used to people! Thanks for your kind words! :)

    • @Yourstruly_rika.
      @Yourstruly_rika. Před 3 lety +1

      I had my 1 budgie for 2 years and his partner died so 2 months ago only we got another budgie well they both r coming sitting on my hand and eating now I am very happy and I had my cocktails for one and a half year now they eat from my hand but from outside the cage...Thnx for replying love you and your birds

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      @@Yourstruly_rika. Nice work I am glad you are creating a great bond with them! 💚🦜

    • @Yourstruly_rika.
      @Yourstruly_rika. Před 3 lety

      Thank you 😘

    • @Yourstruly_rika.
      @Yourstruly_rika. Před 3 lety

      Well I am from India

  • @christone1954
    @christone1954 Před rokem +1

    Our cocktail is 5 months old talks a lot but will not come to me when I call him 😞

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před rokem +1

      Many birds won’t unless they are trained to do so through baby’s steps! They also need a treat they find reinforcing every time they do step up or come to you!

    • @christone1954
      @christone1954 Před rokem +1

      Do I say the word step up

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před rokem

      @@christone1954 you can use whatever verbal cue you like when training the behaviour!

  • @angsfeatheredfriends
    @angsfeatheredfriends Před 3 lety +2

    Have you guys tried Oat Spray as a treat at all? I hear some smaller parrots who don't seem to keen on millet love oat spray.
    Also do you have a video on figuring out what your parrots favorite treat might be? Like do you just put a line up up several things, apart from each other, and which one they eat first is the one to use? Do that several times to see if it is not a fluke, mix the spots up so it isn't just a reflex, hide them under cups next to turn it into a foraging game? Do you have a list of options to try or something of the sort? What is better to use. Seed, fruit, nuts? All 3 of those can be considered a treat option to some species of parrot.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety +1

      Oat spray isn't too readily available over here so I haven't found any yet! It sounds like it would be a fun treat!
      Yes absolutely - give them a line up or little dish and see what they pick out first, try it a few times and go from there! Some birds can indeed like multiple treats - I have worked with many where we would prepare a little pot with a variety of seeds, nuts, fruit and pulses!
      Any combination of goodies is fine as long as they aren't given as part of their main diet - I wouldn't go for a jog to earn a doughnut if I have some already in my kitchen!
      In my experience, top treats for smaller species: millet, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds. For larger birds: dried fruit, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts and almonds!

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends Před 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie Good to know, haven't tried a lot of things yet. Budgies, and Buddy seem to love millet. I'd love to try out some new things though. Buddy will take sunflower seeds, but doesn't seem to interested in them. Safflower, about the same, he will take 1 or 2. Was thinkin of trying some nuts, chopped down into smaller pieces.
      What nuts have you guys tried? Do your boys like nuts at all? I read hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans. I get them organic for snacks myself. So was curious if they would take it if I offered.
      Found out my 1 budgie loves sting cheese by accident lol. I made sure she only got hold of a very very tiny piece. I just need to make sure that doesn't fall out of my mouth again.
      Do you find you eat a little healthier when your birds are around, just in case they try to sneak something from your bowl, plate, or hands?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety +1

      @@angsfeatheredfriends You can definitely give nuts a go but none of my flock like any and I've tried all of the common ones apart from pine nuts! The only one I would strongly be against trying is peanuts (though they aren't technically nuts, they're legumes!)
      Lol I think all animals like dairy, they just can't digest it so always good to avoid where possible.
      No my diet is pretty terrible though I am trying to improve it! We don't really share food with the birds as it creates bad habits, but very occasionally we might share some fruit - Pickles goes crazy over pineapple!

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends Před 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie Yea, I knew about them being lactose intolerant. Then some places say dairy is ok in very tiny amounts. I know hard cheese contain very little lactose. So hard to weed out misinformation sometimes.
      I hate veggies myself, I was going to try and take the sprouted seeds I make for the birds like a pill lol just toss some into my mouth and drink a lot of water.
      Cannot wait to see how my birds take to the sprouts. I got Buddy on video this morning in such a great mood. His singing sessions are pretty short normally. I do catch him doing this sometimes when I am out of the room now too. Just have to be really patient with a rescue it would seem. Knowing where he had been for 6 years, I just wanted him to be happy to fast I suppose.
      He does do some flying to me as well. I didn't even notice that I was recall training like you at all. I use a full hand of fingers when I call him. But if it is just a step up I use 1 finger. Good visual ques to keep separate I guess? :D
      I had to do his flying a bit different and very very slowly because of the medical issues he came with as well. Poor guy had some respiratory issues from living in a room that was caked in cologne 24 / 7. As well as obesity and fatty liver.
      What are your guys thoughts on harness training for outside time with cockatiels? I can never let him free fly outside because of the eagle, hawks, and owls all over. Would love to see him get outside when the weather is nice though.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety +1

      ​@@angsfeatheredfriends I love veggies, I;m just terrible at cooking haha!
      It might take them a while to get used to sprouts but keep offering them! I'll take a pee at your video later!
      We also usually offer a single finger for stepping up!
      Poor little bird, it's great that he now has a loving forever home!
      Harness training can definitely be a good option but it depends how scared he is! Our boys would freak out as they are scared of birds flying past the window! We started training Pickles on the harness but she had a massive spook and is now terrified of it so I'm having to desensitise her right from the beginning!

  • @christone1954
    @christone1954 Před rokem +1

    My cockatiel will not come to his name when I call him

  • @dapennyworld5495
    @dapennyworld5495 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a two month old cockatiel (which I just got yesterday) and I got him foraging toys but he doesn’t know how to use or play it!!! I keep showing him that there’s millet inside but for some reason he just doesn’t understand.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Před 3 lety

      Hey! If you only brought home your bird yesterday, he will probably be quite overwhelmed with him environment for a little while so might not be receptive to learning new things! Is he bonded with you?

    • @dapennyworld5495
      @dapennyworld5495 Před 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie The cockatiel has gotten used to me and kinda bonded to me.