My lovebird Mitch :)

[Drip]

Hello Im a new proud owner of a 1 year old lovebird. I absolutely love him to death! Im still learning how to train him, so if anyone has any tips they can give me, let it rip!

 

[MissSissy]

Aww! Mitch is such a cutie! My tip based on my limited experience... positive reinforcement for absolutely everything he does that you like. Whether it's, a simple "good bird", a treat, or pick up one of the inexpensive dog clickers and click at the exact moment when he shows/does the behavior you like, and saying "good bird", and then treat afterwards.

Again, I am not an experienced owner, this is what I have read and tried, and it works for me.

A book you may want to look into from Amazon (I alway buy used if available because I am an information border and it gets expensive).. Clicker Training for Birds. There are so many more books on Amazon I bought but that is a good start on your question (if you choose to go that route). Now, there is a wealth of info on training birds on the net for free... one place is right here.

I am sure more experienced bird owners will chime in, but that's my .02 cents.

Congratulations on bringing Mitch into your life!!

 

[thekarens]

He's cute!

 

[WannaBeAParrot]

He is very cute and looks really content on your shoulder.

 

[GaryBV]

He DOES look very happy on your shoulder - I bet he leaves lil presents there too lol

 

[MikeyTN]

Welcome to the forum!!! He's very cute!!

 

[Reuben]

Oh, I adore lovebirds! Welcome to the forum! People are super helpful around here, you'll learn a lot.

 

[TessieB]

Howdy! What a unique lovebird. Love his color.

 

[Drip]

Thanks guys! Hes completely inseparable from me. Everytime i walk into the room he chirps his little head off until he can hang out with me lol. Oh! And he always leaves little presents haha.

 

[MarciaLove]

Welcome! He is so cute lovebirds are great birds!!!