Another trick

[tab_xo]

I know i know, yet another thread

Ages ago, i saw a video of the trick of a bird doing a summersault on the ground... and for some reason, i thought oh damn, i cant teach Fargo that, his tail is too long
But then i realised, umm his tail wouldnt get in the way!

So this afternoon, i thought we would give it a go!
We sat on the floor, i put the treat between his legs, and then flipped him over

Usually it takes him a few short sessions to figure out what he actually has to do... but today, i helped him about 5 times, and then all i had to do, was put the treat between his leg, and he flipped over!!

Even im surprised how quickly he figured it out!!

It should be a few more sessions until he doesnt need the treat under his legs, so he will just do it on a voice and hand gesture command!


But this is trick number 19 !!! He is working on hiding his head under his wing, so we will soon be at 20


Here is at the beginning, helping him over, i know you arent meant to touch down near his tail, but hes a baby and he is too focused on training to worry about anything else


Then with just the treat under legs


Soon after he learnt to do it, just a little bit of help:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QPzMGUNE70&feature=youtu.be"]Fargo summersault training 1 - YouTube[/ame]

Then doing it by himself:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SqsZNLv3Os&feature=youtu.be"]Fargo summersault training 2 - YouTube[/ame]

Love that he trusts me so much


AND he was just in the best mood today, was extra extra cuddly and cute.. He climbed into the blanket and tucked himself in

 

[Johnny]

Nice trick Tab Fargo is just amazing !

I just wonder, why you shouldn't touch them down the tail? I have been doing this for a long time when we play (like "preening" her feathers and stuff) so I really wonder.

 

[tab_xo]

Thank you Cant believe he caught on that quick haha

Apparently, well so i have read in MANY comments on the forum, it makes them very hormonal or something along those lines and they see you as a mate
Like at the top of their tail, and the bottom of their belly!

I play with Fargo everywhere, he doesnt mind me touching any place, and i always help preen all his pin feathers, so i havnt had problems, but he is only young

 

[JerseyWendy]

INCREDIBLE!!!!!! Gosh he learned that one with lightning speed!!!

Fargo is SO clever, but KUDOS to you, Tab!!! If he were with anybody else, he would NOT be doing what he's doing now. He just wants to please you all the time and show his love and devotion to you, too.

LOVE the picture of you holding him up in the air while he's on his back!!!

 

[tab_xo]

Hahaha Thank you Wendy!! i am still amazed, i know Fargo is clever, but today he must of decided to be a genius!! :09:

But he was in an amazing mood, was running around on the floor chasing after me, giving lots of kisses, and just being really cuddly..
Even though he has SOOO many pin feathers at the moment, i would think he would be so uncomfortable Just above his crop, there is 9 yellow pin feathers, just in a pile, then another section under his neck has 5 in a clump! Poor boy..
But he certainly made me have a great day!!


It was funny, cause me and Josh always argue who is smarter, his son, or Fargo.. and on the weekend, josh would say 'summersault!' and nicholas would get into position with his head between his knees and wait for josh to tip him over..
So i cant wait to send Josh the picture of Fargo doing a summersault as well :09:

 

[JerseyWendy]

I have the strong feeling that Josh's eyeballs are going to pop out of their sockets when he sees Fargo to this!!!

 

[weco]

.....when he sees Fargo to this!!!

.....do might work better ! ! !

 

[JerseyWendy]

.....when he sees Fargo to this!!!

.....do might work better ! ! !

Give "this" gal a break, Walt...I'm still half asleep.

 

[weco]

No excuses...you're a Super Moderator...several ranks above the peons.....if it's too early, sleep faster...or go to bed earlier ! ! !

 

[MissyMe83]

Fargo and his mom are just freaking awesome! Keep them coming Tab, I don't get tired of seeing your threads one bit!

 

[JerseyWendy]

No excuses...you're a Super Moderator...several ranks above the peons.....if it's too early, sleep faster...or go to bed earlier ! ! !

Well SOMEONE woke up on the wrong side of the bed...and it wasn't me. Please keep in mind that English is not my mother's tongue. :09:

 

[forbey]

Holy smoke! It is fabulous to see Fargo and you at work.

I'm working on getting Skittles to step up and it is a royal battle ... that I'm losing!

I think I heard Birdtricks.com indicate that the more tricks you can teach your fid, the stronger the bond they have with you and learning more becomes easier.

Either way those of us newbies out here are jealous of the bond you have with Fargo (I'll bet more than a few of the more experienced bird owners are too!)

Forbey

 

[weco]

No excuses...you're a Super Moderator...several ranks above the peons.....if it's too early, sleep faster...or go to bed earlier ! ! !

Well SOMEONE woke up on the wrong side of the bed...and it wasn't me. Please keep in mind that English is not my mother's tongue. :09:

Hmmm, is this your notice that you'll be starting a thread on "...the excuses I use..."

Umhmmm, although English may not have been Mom's native language, you have been learning, studying, enjoying its quirkiness for how many years now ? ? ?

No, you complained/excused not yet being awake.........

 

[Morthy]

It is just awesome, Tab!

If you spammed the forum with Fargo threads, everyone would be happy.

Just don't stop! :32:

 

[dulphinz]

Fargo is such an amazing bird . All the love and stimulation you give him is awesome!!!

 

[haleybird]

Tab! You and Fargo are so perfect for each other! And your videos are an awesome combination of inspiring, entertaining, and adorable...Fargo is so clever, and it never fails to put a smile on my face! Keep sharing

I hope when I get my baby, I'll have a bond as awesome with her/him as you and Fargo's...its truly so special to see!

 

[autum_howard]

Amazing!!!!

 

[tab_xo]

Fargo and his mom are just freaking awesome! Keep them coming Tab, I don't get tired of seeing your threads one bit!

Haahaha Thank you so much
Hopefully will have a video of him doing it all by himself shortly!

I need to think of a hand signal to use for it..
I twirl my finger for him to roll over, so need something he wont get confused with :20:

 

[tab_xo]

Holy smoke! It is fabulous to see Fargo and you at work.

I'm working on getting Skittles to step up and it is a royal battle ... that I'm losing!

I think I heard Birdtricks.com indicate that the more tricks you can teach your fid, the stronger the bond they have with you and learning more becomes easier.

Either way those of us newbies out here are jealous of the bond you have with Fargo (I'll bet more than a few of the more experienced bird owners are too!)

Forbey

Hehe Thanks

LOL Here Fargo is, rolling around, and Skittles wont even step up ! Just keep trying, patience is the key! Especially with their smart little brains they are training US haha

Well i think what birdtricks said is true, it seems he is learning quicker than he did a few months ago.. it took him along time to figure out how to roll over!

Thank you I feel pretty special i got to bond with Fargo!

 

[tab_xo]

It is just awesome, Tab!

If you spammed the forum with Fargo threads, everyone would be happy.

Just don't stop! :32:

HAHA Thank you

I dont think i have THAT many interesting stories to tell of Fargo, maybe just once a week :09:

I am glad you like them