I have a 3-4 months old eclectus Parrot named Apollo. Heβs pretty defenceless as he doesnβt bite people, he only runs. Itβs only been a few days since heβs home. Apollo eats, poops regularly and plays with his toys all day long which I take as heβs comfortable in this new environment.
Apollo is clipped when we got him. He doesnβt know the step up command. I accidentally left the cage unlocked this morning. The next thing I know, heβs standing on top of the cage. I tried using peas and corn to get him to step up but he wouldnβt budge. Then I tried target training (I trained him to react to the stick yesterday, it was a success!) still nothing. I had to leave the room so I gently grabbed him using a soft towel and put him back to his cage as he was shaking and didnβt know what was happening.
How to I get Apollo to trust me? He rather not get rewarded with a treat than stepping up. Heβs used to being in his cage and doesnβt want to come out.
Apollo is clipped when we got him. He doesnβt know the step up command. I accidentally left the cage unlocked this morning. The next thing I know, heβs standing on top of the cage. I tried using peas and corn to get him to step up but he wouldnβt budge. Then I tried target training (I trained him to react to the stick yesterday, it was a success!) still nothing. I had to leave the room so I gently grabbed him using a soft towel and put him back to his cage as he was shaking and didnβt know what was happening.
How to I get Apollo to trust me? He rather not get rewarded with a treat than stepping up. Heβs used to being in his cage and doesnβt want to come out.