Forum: Macaws
11-30-2016, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Thanks for all your help everyone.
I will get a video of him "go Diamond go"ing me as soon as I can.
I am feeling really bad right now for Diamond. I had to rush my son Jason to the ER Monday...
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Forum: Macaws
11-29-2016, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
He did let me get ahold of it. I thought it would slide right off but it seemed quite stuck. Didn't try the upper section just the one closer to the end. Its very grayish/dead looking. He wasn't too...
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Forum: Macaws
11-28-2016, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Oh so happy!
Yesterday I got Diamond to put a foot on me and keep it there for a good 5 minutes. He then ran up to the top of his cage and went nuts. My wife had just walked in the door, heard all...
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Forum: Macaws
11-28-2016, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Oh so happy!
Yesterday I got Diamond to put a foot on me and keep it there for a good 5 minutes. He then ran up to the top of his cage and went nuts. My wife had just walked in the door, heard all...
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Forum: Macaws
11-28-2016, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Pictures would be great. I'm sure they are ready. The top piece is a good 3 inches away from his body.
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Forum: Macaws
11-27-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Lol. I do usually give him a treat when I first go in but after that he's gotta do something. Here lately the training has been rough. He's gotta be hungry enough to be motivated to train but with...
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Forum: Macaws
11-16-2016, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
11-16-2016, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
11-15-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
Re: Radio Free Blue & Gold: All Gus, all the time.
I feel your pain K! I think we have taken away there natural way of living and then it becomes trying to manage their displaced behaviors which can be rough. One thing you can take to heart is that...
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Forum: Macaws
11-15-2016, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Thanks for the tips!
Slow going at present. Still making progress it's just sooo sloooooow. I spent maybe the past week just getting him to move around parts of his cage with the touch training....
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Forum: Training
11-08-2016, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 764
Re: Clicker training IRN
I am new to the bird world but have a good grasp now on clicker training birds.
I would think introducing a clicker to 2 birds at the same time would be very difficult if not next to impossible....
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Forum: Training
11-08-2016, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,424
Re: scared of clicker?
I would think introducing a clicker to 2 birds at the same time would be very difficult if not next to impossible. Unless the only thing you wanted to teach is click equals reward. Even then one bird...
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Forum: Macaws
11-04-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Lol, thanks for asking! He hasn't stepped up yet. We have made some great progress in general. I think I'm beginning to understand his body language better but still have some uncertainties. He's...
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Forum: Macaws
11-01-2016, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
Re: Radio Free Blue & Gold: All Gus, all the time.
Lol! I'm guessing Gus hates it and wants to kill it. At least thats what it looks like to me. Which, as parrots go maybe that means he likes it...'cuz he can kill it! I have heard toys can be good...
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Forum: Macaws
10-31-2016, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 268
Views: 27,843
Re: Watch Me Grow
Very cool on your new bird. While I am far from an expert, one of the books I've read mentioned that round or oxagon cages aren't good for most birds. Has something to do with having a need to find...
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Forum: Macaws
10-31-2016, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Well K, you were right. His foot was up when I went out this morning, maybe he was just content. But right away he lifted his foot when I got in there. He'd start munching and right away, lift his...
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Forum: Macaws
10-31-2016, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
OH MY GOD!!! Yesterday I did several sessions clicking good behavior, ie. coming to me when called over, saying hello and lifting a foot. He was intent on watching me and me him. Was great training...
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Forum: Macaws
10-30-2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
Re: Diamond in the rough
Hey guys, I have some more questions about clicker training. Not sure if I should start a new thread or not, advice on that would be good too!
I started clicker training several days ago. Touch...
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Forum: Macaws
10-29-2016, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
10-27-2016, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
10-27-2016, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
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Forum: Macaws
10-27-2016, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
10-27-2016, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
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Forum: Macaws
10-26-2016, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,212
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Forum: Macaws
10-26-2016, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 25,215
Re: Radio Free Blue & Gold: All Gus, all the time.
Yeah I to am jealous, lol! I got to give Diamond a quick gentle rub before he turn that nippy beak at me. Sometimes I think I need to push through it and see if he is just egging me on or wants to...
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