How can I train my Quaker Parrot from biting?
January 12th, 2009 | by Adrian |
missy asked:
I had her when she was a baby, and then my aunt had her for about 3 yrs. Now I have the bird again and she bites. This bird has an extreme personality, and shes very smart. She is very loving when you get her away from her safety area (her cage, specificly her bell). I also would like some tips on how to train her on speaking more often, or to learn more words.
I had her when she was a baby, and then my aunt had her for about 3 yrs. Now I have the bird again and she bites. This bird has an extreme personality, and shes very smart. She is very loving when you get her away from her safety area (her cage, specificly her bell). I also would like some tips on how to train her on speaking more often, or to learn more words.
7 Responses to “How can I train my Quaker Parrot from biting?”
By rhino_man420 on Jan 16, 2009 | Reply
bite it back and say bad bird, see how it feels???
By lovebird mania on Jan 19, 2009 | Reply
when it bites you, put it back in its cage and say no sternly. then do this untill it works! i had to do this for 2 weeks with my conure, and now he NEVER bites! some birds need more time then others though.
By Tina on Jan 22, 2009 | Reply
When my sun conure used to bite, we would pull down on our fingers real fast, so she would feel like she was falling. She didn’t like that. Of course, your finger was still getting bit.
She eventually stopped
Good luck!
By jbearbooboo on Jan 22, 2009 | Reply
put hot sauce on your finger and it will soon learn not to bite something thats hot. also if you put your parrot in front of the tv when your not home and talk alot to it but do not whistle because it will try whistling instead of talking.
By emy on Jan 24, 2009 | Reply
I have a Quaker Parakeet to and it took a few months but the vet told us every time it bit us to flick it on the beak.
By Laura on Jan 26, 2009 | Reply
They bite because they want to go back to their “safe place” so when it does bite don’t put it back until it is behaving. You will be rewarding bad behavior if you do… Consistent handling is the best way to get your birdie used to being held again. They will then beg to come out and play! To make it talk more…You have to pick a word or words that you want to teach it and repeat them constantly! You will sound crazy to anyone that hears you but they learn so fast.
I have been home all weekend and while cleaning, cooking and just watching t.v. my Quaker has learned new words just by repeating them over and over..
Have fun!
By rai t on Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
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