Breeders who harness train?

[Selestine]

Did any of you (in the US) who bought a baby macaw have a breeder who did harness training for you when they were raising the baby? I was thinking that might be something I'd like, but trying to search for a breeder on google didn't really turn up much for me in that regard.

 

[Julianna]

I think most breeders don't do much training; they leave that to the owners. Training is a great way to bond with a new bird, so I wouldn't get a "pre-trained" bird if I were you. I trained my caique to wear a harness in just a few training sessions, so it's really not that difficult, and it's really helpful with building trust between you and your bird. This video was really helpful to me when I was learning how to harness train Pippi: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etKRisR7vgo]Tips to Harness Train a Parrot - GoodBirdInc.com - YouTube[/ame]

 

[RavensGryf]

I've personally never heard of that. Probably because breeders are so busy with other aspects of raising the babies and would be too busy to add yet something else. Although they could make more money by charging for it. Seems like commonly breeders are willing to get LESS money by doing LESS (having the new owner handfeed) not more. Good luck

 

[KeroRocks]

Wendy, of Wendy's Parrots harness trains.
You can google her.

 

[Selestine]

Thank you!

 

[MacawLoverOf3]

I know Carol Stanley did but I don't think she is breeding anymore.

 

[MacawGuy]

My beeder is just getting my familiar with the harness. So he won't be scared.

 

[craftEcowgirl]

Daniel Walthers does! I think its great that a breeder will do the harnass training. I am hoping to buy a Macaw from him within a couple years
http://danielwalthers.com/parrots.html

 

[alcmene]

Rita at avian adventures aviary does. They have several species of macs too.