Roosterboy
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- Jan 7, 2018
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum and would like to ask a question re my Alexandrine "Hulk"
I bought Hulk about 3 weeks ago and he is about 17 weeks. It took him about a week to settle in as he was a bit shy and scared (He was hand raised but guessing the breeder didn't handle him much for a few weeks after he was weaned)
Hulk has come out of his shell a lot to the point where he will approach me if I go near his cage. I have been offering him treats here and there to help build our bond. I started training Hulk a few days ago to step up. He comes out of his cage quite happily now and stands on top of it. I put my arm out for him to step up and he checks with his beak first and then gets up. I the get him to step down to the cage. I have noticed when he is on top of the cage he comes right over to the edge as if to fly to me all the time. He did this yesterday and actually flew/jumped on me (his wings are clipped) My question is this normal? He seems very excited and over zealous now when on top of the cage that he leans right over it towards me all the time. I give him treats for positive behaviour. He also tends to bite or peck on my arm once he is on it continuously. IS there a way to stop this? I would like to get him to come onto my shoulder and just sit there, is there a good way of doing this?
Thanks
I bought Hulk about 3 weeks ago and he is about 17 weeks. It took him about a week to settle in as he was a bit shy and scared (He was hand raised but guessing the breeder didn't handle him much for a few weeks after he was weaned)
Hulk has come out of his shell a lot to the point where he will approach me if I go near his cage. I have been offering him treats here and there to help build our bond. I started training Hulk a few days ago to step up. He comes out of his cage quite happily now and stands on top of it. I put my arm out for him to step up and he checks with his beak first and then gets up. I the get him to step down to the cage. I have noticed when he is on top of the cage he comes right over to the edge as if to fly to me all the time. He did this yesterday and actually flew/jumped on me (his wings are clipped) My question is this normal? He seems very excited and over zealous now when on top of the cage that he leans right over it towards me all the time. I give him treats for positive behaviour. He also tends to bite or peck on my arm once he is on it continuously. IS there a way to stop this? I would like to get him to come onto my shoulder and just sit there, is there a good way of doing this?
Thanks