How to Train Cockatiels
Encourage the cockatiel to become comfortable with you.. Select a quiet place to train the bird.. Limit the training sessions to 10 minutes at a time.
Steps
Encourage the cockatiel to become comfortable with you.
Encourage the cockatiel to become comfortable with you.
Select a quiet place to train the bird.
Select a quiet place to train the bird.
Limit the training sessions to 10 minutes at a time.
Limit the training sessions to 10 minutes at a time.
Reward your bird with treats and verbal praise.
Reward your bird with treats and verbal praise.
Be consistent and patient with the cockatiel.
Be consistent and patient with the cockatiel.
Place your hand close to the cage.
Place your hand close to the cage.
Hold a treat in your other hand.
Hold a treat in your other hand.
Open the cage door and press your hand against the bird's chest.
Open the cage door and press your hand against the bird's chest.
Give the verbal command to step up.
Give the verbal command to step up.
Move your finger under the cockatiel's foot and lift gently.
Move your finger under the cockatiel's foot and lift gently.
Master the step up trick.
Master the step up trick.
Tell the bird to step up onto your finger and reward it with a treat.
Tell the bird to step up onto your finger and reward it with a treat.
Move your hand 6 inches (15 cm) away and command it to step up again.
Move your hand 6 inches (15 cm) away and command it to step up again.
Extend the distance and tell your bird to step up again.
Extend the distance and tell your bird to step up again.
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