Hello, I have 4 months old Illiger macaw baby at home. He hates going back to his cage and does everything he can to stay out. I tried point training with clicker, offering him treats to get him inside, double sweep... and nothing helps. If he is outside during his playtime then he has no problems doing step up or touching my stick but once he knows that its time to go back to his cage. (I have to go to work or its bed time) He completly stops listening. Runs away if I approach him or he gets on my shoulder and on my back where I cant reach him. After few attempts to pick him up he even starts bitting. I am starting to get desperate but I dont want to force him. Once he is inside cage he is playing with toys, eating pellets and no problem so I dont think he hates his cage much.
He is otherwise really good boy and I spend over 5 hours every day playing and talking to him.
Are there any alternatives that anyone could advise me? I am thankfull for any help.
He is otherwise really good boy and I spend over 5 hours every day playing and talking to him.
Are there any alternatives that anyone could advise me? I am thankfull for any help.