guess zons must not suffer from claustrophobia?

[Kiwibird]

Kiwi was hanging out with his daddy yesterday. Can YOU spot where he is?:

Yup! He's wedged under there, looking unite happy and comfy in his little bird cave. It was making poor hubby have difficulty using his keyboard though since the little pull out thing was, uh, 'occupied'

"Ok mommy, make that flash go off again and I'm going to come get you!!!"

 

[labell]

Oh yeah all cozy and nest like! Kiwi is such a great fid!

 

[Birdman666]

Either that or they know where that fun bird toy is...

The one where you pull all the little keys off the keyboard...

Gee, I wonder why Kiwi went straight to THAT spot?!

I guess any remote controls in that room were not conveniently located?!

 

[Kiwibird]

Either that or they know where that fun bird toy is...

The one where you pull all the little keys off the keyboard...

Gee, I wonder why Kiwi went straight to THAT spot?!

I guess any remote controls in that room were not conveniently located?!

Actually, he knows better than to bother keyboards (his 'yours and mine' training). He was just hanging out under there peacefully. The only thing he sometimes "forgets" isn't his to play with on the desk are pens:54:

 

[Birdman666]

That is a well trained FID!

 

[Kiwibird]

That is a well trained FID!

More he has highly motivated owners. We simply cannot have him chewing up stuff as renters, which is also helpful when it comes to our personal belongings too. After learning to step up, next thing he learned was what was mine and what was his

 

[JerseyWendy]

What adorable photos of the GORGEOUS Kiwi boy! He must be beyond happy to be hanging out with his daddy. Love all the photos, April!

 

[Birdman666]

That is a well trained FID!

More he has highly motivated owners. We simply cannot have him chewing up stuff as renters, which is also helpful when it comes to our personal belongings too. After learning to step up, next thing he learned was what was mine and what was his

Yep. I agree with you, and I'm in the exact same boat.

 

[Terry57]

Kiwi looks so happy under there, just hanging out with Dad while he tries to work
I am also blown away at how well trained he is, what a fabulous boy he is.

 

[thekarens]

Love the photos!! So cute!

 

[Doublete]

Ok April I need your expertise. ��
I'm now realizing I suck at this bird training thing but desperately want to and Chiqui is suck a willing participant. I know we can do it but she's not a horse. I'm out of my league.
Do you have any threads you wrote with details of how you worked with him since Chiqui is also an "older" zon?


Cuz you and kiwi rock.

 

[Kiwibird]

Ok April I need your expertise. ��
I'm now realizing I suck at this bird training thing but desperately want to and Chiqui is suck a willing participant. I know we can do it but she's not a horse. I'm out of my league.
Do you have any threads you wrote with details of how you worked with him since Chiqui is also an "older" zon?


Cuz you and kiwi rock.

Don't think I've written any 'detailed' treads, but I've mentioned my 'techniques' quite a bit. They are somewhat 'controversial' because many people believe in strictly positive-reinforcement based training. I do not. I believe in well-rounded training, including 'correction' of bad behavior and 'alternative activities' for undesirable behavior along with rewards for positive behavior. Kiwi got trained up the 'old-school' way, like how people used to tame wild birds (which is essentially what he was, even though he was born in captivity). Made him a well behaved, flock oriented (yet still independent) mentally sound bird Consistency, determination and always putting yourself in the "flock leader" position is key. I also think species-species training needs to differ, some species are quite sensitive, others (like amazons) are...not so much:52: Zons need a bit firmer of a human IMO, as they are *especially* stubborn birds. Some of the older ones have become grouchy egomaniacs who have been running the show so long when it comes to birdie-human interactions, they need to be put in their place before things can progress. That's where a lot of people find themselves coming up short- they are not aware of or fear using non-damaging ways to correct or discipline a misbehaving bird (and then the bird starts controlling the interactions).

What kind of things are you struggling with training Chiqui? What behaviors are you looking to correct or teach?

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

TAG's too! This is Smokey, in a little cubby hole on my computer desk.




Jim

 

[Doublete]

I think I have some things to work on with her.
I'll pm after my next session with her or if I need help. (which I will I just need to have a clear way to communicate my issues)