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Luvs Chickens, I am glad that this method has worked for you. And I agree with you 100%, some birds do not belong on your shoulder. My "Peep" is not allowed up there at all as it will cause him to bite. He is perfectly satisfied with my lap for love. But this drop method certainly got...
You know, this is a very sad story. And I am not directing this toward you Featherfinder, or anyone in particular. I DO comend you for taking care of this bird. But all too often, people impulse buy animals. And of course many times don't meet up to their expectations and the animal is cast...
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I understand how this system of gaining trust may work on some birds. But you have to remember, each bird has a different personality and mistrust may not be the issue here. My Cockatiel knows the "step up" routine, stepping up on any finger in a prompt manner. I tried that for years...
I have a 14 year old Cockatiel that I have had since he was 6 weeks old. He began biting me when he was about 2 months old, for what reason I have never figured out. He is spoiled rotten, has run of the house and lives a good life for a bird.
Well, over the years I had hoped that "love" would...