Can you use Formula as a training treat?

skylala

New member
Jun 19, 2013
82
0
Hunter Valley, NSW. Australia
Parrots
Eclectus Parrot: Jiraiya
Hi :)

I got my Eclectus parrot a week ago and I'm trying to train him but he doesn't seem to be overly interested in any food I'm giving him, so isn't enthusiastic with the training. He's still weaning and Formula seems to be the only thing he get's excited for.

I'm just wondering if I could use his feeding times as training times? Making him 'work' for his formula? Or could that potentially cause issues? (He's in the stages of weaning so is eating some other food... I've cut out lunch feed and working on cutting morning feed)
 

MonicaMc

Well-known member
Sep 12, 2012
7,960
Media
2
43
Parrots
Mitred Conure - Charlie 1994;
Cockatiel - Casey 2001;
Wild Caught ARN - Sylphie 2013
I've heard of trainers using formula as a means to train young parrots, but never done it myself so I don't have any recommendations really. I can't say if it's a good or bad thing.
 

Most Reactions

Latest posts

Top