Ladyhawk
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- Apr 30, 2017
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- Parrots
- Kizzy - (most likely) female blue-fronted Amazon, hatched on May 1, 2017; Gabby - Male double yellowheaded Amazon, hatched, April 1, 1986; died February 22, 2017
Edited for clarification: This would be INSIDE ONLY! I'm too chicken to free-flight a bird.
Back when I got Gabby thirty years ago, the prevailing wisdom was to keep birds clipped at all times, not only for their safety, but to keep them manageable. I'm wondering if Amazons are even good candidates for flightedness due to their tendency to express their independence. That's the nice way to put it.
I have read and watched a little here and there, but I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to suggest the very best articles and videos on this subject.
I'd also like to learn a bit about target training. It wasn't mainstream back in the day, but I see how it could be useful.
While training Gabby, I always used the bridge word, "Good!" because I figured I wouldn't always have a clicker handy if he did something I liked. I'm still inclined to do this instead of using a clicker. It worked well for Gabby. He learned quickly what I liked and would go out of his way to do it to get a reward.
In the end, I may decide against a flighted blue front, but I want to carefully consider all opinions before making such a decision. My little one is only four weeks old, but considering how fast baby parrots grow and fledge, I'd better start studying.
Thanks in advance.
Back when I got Gabby thirty years ago, the prevailing wisdom was to keep birds clipped at all times, not only for their safety, but to keep them manageable. I'm wondering if Amazons are even good candidates for flightedness due to their tendency to express their independence. That's the nice way to put it.
I have read and watched a little here and there, but I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to suggest the very best articles and videos on this subject.
I'd also like to learn a bit about target training. It wasn't mainstream back in the day, but I see how it could be useful.
While training Gabby, I always used the bridge word, "Good!" because I figured I wouldn't always have a clicker handy if he did something I liked. I'm still inclined to do this instead of using a clicker. It worked well for Gabby. He learned quickly what I liked and would go out of his way to do it to get a reward.
In the end, I may decide against a flighted blue front, but I want to carefully consider all opinions before making such a decision. My little one is only four weeks old, but considering how fast baby parrots grow and fledge, I'd better start studying.
Thanks in advance.
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