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Publish date: 26-10-2011 18:17:24 | Contact Name: kent | 957 times displayed
In young birds there is a stage that can almost be compared with children who want to taste everything they come in contact with.
On the beak there are many nerve endings that birds use to "feel things" by nip on it.
This is not biting, but the exploration of things.
If you let the young birds nip at you, this can lead to biting later.
In older birds, this is a clear signal to show that it is not satisfied.
Birds that bites always have a reason to do so, they may feel threatened, insecure or afraid. They can also bite to protect something that is theirs.
One must be aware that birds can bite those they love dearly to warn them of dangers and encourage them to flee.
If you teach your lorekeet to sit on your hand on command, do not misunderstand and think that your bird will bite you when it opens beak and takes hold of your hand.
it`s just to test that it is solid to sit on.
how to stop biting.
birds are dominant and you have to show who's boss.
do not have the bird on your shoulder! It gives them power! Put her on the arm, it is much better.
if you want your bird on your shoulder and the bird bites.
You must show that such behavior is not acceptable.
1.snap the bird gently on the beak.
(it will try again until it has learned)
2.give your bird a push down from the shoulder.
(positive reinforcement does not help to stop biting)
put the bird in the cage and ignore it.
10-15 minutes later.
be nice to your bird.give treats and compliments for good behavior if it behaves well.
be friends again
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On the beak there are many nerve endings that birds use to "feel things" by nip on it.
This is not biting, but the exploration of things.
If you let the young birds nip at you, this can lead to biting later.
In older birds, this is a clear signal to show that it is not satisfied.
Birds that bites always have a reason to do so, they may feel threatened, insecure or afraid. They can also bite to protect something that is theirs.
One must be aware that birds can bite those they love dearly to warn them of dangers and encourage them to flee.
If you teach your lorekeet to sit on your hand on command, do not misunderstand and think that your bird will bite you when it opens beak and takes hold of your hand.
it`s just to test that it is solid to sit on.
how to stop biting.
birds are dominant and you have to show who's boss.
do not have the bird on your shoulder! It gives them power! Put her on the arm, it is much better.
if you want your bird on your shoulder and the bird bites.
You must show that such behavior is not acceptable.
1.snap the bird gently on the beak.
(it will try again until it has learned)
2.give your bird a push down from the shoulder.
(positive reinforcement does not help to stop biting)
put the bird in the cage and ignore it.
10-15 minutes later.
be nice to your bird.give treats and compliments for good behavior if it behaves well.
be friends again
Share: Twitter | Facebook | Email | Report bad use or Spam