Question for IRN vets....

[Kittybird35]

Good afternoon,

So a new challenge has arisen the past 4 days. Indigo is still awesome he loves playing with the kids, however as far as me he has decided that I am not allowed to pick him up. Every time I try to attempt to make him step up he halls boogie. Any training tips? Indigo allows the girls to pick him up using the step up command with no problem. I'm confused,but more so when I leave the house he needs to be in his cage and not left unattended it took about 30 minutes to wear him down so I could pick him up. I haven't been chasing him with dowls or any other objects. So I get a loud squawk and a nip or two instead, I have not backed down and do not make any types of noises when he does these things.

 

[Kittybird35]

Anyone???? Have suggestions.

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

I dont know anything about IRNs but perhaps if you give him s special treat when he sees you a treat that no one else in the family gives him and one that he prizes highly. Who feeds him and gives him water?...one other question; are you only handling him when he is to return to his cage if so then perhaps thats why he is objecting and you might want to play with him some more while he is out so the children are going to have to share the playtime with you...hopefully some IRN paronts will come on soon and be able to advise you

 

[Kittybird35]

I dont know anything about IRNs but perhaps if you give him s special treat when he sees you a treat that no one else in the family gives him and one that he prizes highly. Who feeds him and gives him water?...one other question; are you only handling him when he is to return to his cage if so then perhaps thats why he is objecting and you might want to play with him some more while he is out so the children are going to have to share the playtime with you...hopefully some IRN paronts will come on soon and be able to advise you

No, I also play with him well attempt too, seems this afternoon he has changed his mind! I changed mine as well and broke down and clipped him... Our town home has its many dangers other then my ID twin girls. Today he slammed into the glass door again! Anyhow once things calmed back down he was willing to grab some shelled peanuts from my hand as no one else had anymore, stepped up after that no issues well now! We shall see tomorrow. he is sitting on my shoulder at the moment, and I'm for sure not to trusting right now, so back to my hand he goes...

 

[SailBoat]

FYI: There's a discussion going on in the Behavioral Forum: Tips on Preventing or Stopping Biting. Looks like lot of great ideas being shared.

This sometimes happens, as other's just assume that everyone is nosing around all of the Forums.

 

[Kittybird35]

FYI: There's a discussion going on in the Behavioral Forum: Tips on Preventing or Stopping Biting. Looks like lot of great ideas being shared.

This sometimes happens, as other's just assume that everyone is nosing around all of the Forums.

Hmm, maybe I am a tad bit sensitive but defiantly not assuming anything of that sort. Thank you for the F.Y.I.

 

[SailBoat]

Aaaa, the reason I opened your Thread is that I had assumed that you are looking for an Avian Vet.

Consider something more precise: My IRN is biting me and not my kids!

After all, any Title only gets a quick look at - check-out the blue banner across the top of the page. Now click on the New Posts. That's where most people are looking at Threads that interest them or possibly needs their help. As you can see, its very easy for a Thread to get missed.

Hope that this helps! Good luck with your IRN.

 

[Kittybird35]

Re: Question for IRN Veterans....

Aaaa, the reason I opened your Thread is that I had assumed that you are looking for an Avian Vet.

Consider something more precise: My IRN is biting me and not my kids!

After all, any Title only gets a quick look at - check-out the blue banner across the top of the page. Now click on the New Posts. That's where most people are looking at Threads that interest them or possibly needs their help. As you can see, its very easy for a Thread to get missed.

Hope that this helps! Good luck with your IRN.

Sure, next time! Vets actually is representing Veterans. It's been quite some time that I have needed to be so precise in a title. So no more shorthand, anyhow TY.

 

[Dinosrawr]

IRN's are ridiculously smart - if you are the only one putting him away in his cage and he isn't being rewarded for it, then he's going to make the association that YOU are the one ruining his fun and because of that he won't want to be near your hands. It's good that he's stepping up now, but always remember that there needs to be a positive reinforcer for certain behaviours. My birds always receive a treat when they get put into their cage. If they don't want to go in, then I use their flight training to get them in there.

So long story short, make sure anything you do with him has a positive ending for him.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Aaaa, the reason I opened your Thread is that I had assumed that you are looking for an Avian Vet.

Consider something more precise: My IRN is biting me and not my kids!

After all, any Title only gets a quick look at - check-out the blue banner across the top of the page. Now click on the New Posts. That's where most people are looking at Threads that interest them or possibly needs their help. As you can see, its very easy for a Thread to get missed.

Hope that this helps! Good luck with your IRN.

I did the same and it might be a bad habit but he is correct most look at the title without opening threads.

 

[Kittybird35]

IRN's are ridiculously smart - if you are the only one putting him away in his cage and he isn't being rewarded for it, then he's going to make the association that YOU are the one ruining his fun and because of that he won't want to be near your hands. It's good that he's stepping up now, but always remember that there needs to be a positive reinforcer for certain behaviours. My birds always receive a treat when they get put into their cage. If they don't want to go in, then I use their flight training to get them in there.

So long story short, make sure anything you do with him has a positive ending for him.

Yes, I agree and I have been honestly doing these things already no different from when I had to train my CAG's. Maybe he just likes the little people more. My eldest and I are both putting hm away and letting him out. So I'm at a loss, I am just going to continue with the routine and be as consistent as possible.

 

[Dinosrawr]

He very well could! It could also be the way they move as well as the size of the hands. Or, in all honesty, could be just as simple as he doesn't care for certain people. When Shiko first arrived, he hated me. In fact, I couldn't even handle him - if I went near him he'd get mad and refuse to stay with me. But my boyfriend? Oh how he adored him! They were best friends for months until one day... they just weren't. And he suddenly became a momma's boy and has been for the past year and a half.

Now don't get me wrong, he still likes Brendon, but he has a lower tolerance for him. He's far more likely to act aggressive towards him and he very rarely accepts any form of cuddling from him. When it comes to mom though, he seeks me out and demands attention. And if he ever does anything "wrong" and I scold him, he does an angry face but immediately seeks out my attention and love, almost as if he's saying sorry.

Sometimes it takes awhile for them to trust, or to decide that they like you as much as others. Sometimes it's something you do or the way you talk. They're such beautifully intricate birds and just so, so intelligent and fun. I'm sure you love having Indigo in your home! Even if he's a booger sometimes [emoji5]

 

[Raixalotto]

Every time he steps up without biting you he should be rewarded with a favorite treat (or whatever works for your bird). IRN's are smart so it doesn't usually take very long for them to work out what's going on. I can tell you it works, I've been doing it with my bird (he's bluffing ) watching his body language is a good thing too, as he'll give off signs that he's going to bite you before he does (eye pinning, slight 'growling', ect) (there are others that aren't as easy for me to explain...)