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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 10, 2013 20:33:36 GMT
It's been a little more than two months. Here are Piper and Snowy stepping up to my finger:
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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 10, 2013 20:38:22 GMT
So cool, well done.
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 10, 2013 20:41:38 GMT
Thank you. You can see that they are still going thru their first molt.
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Post by kennyt on Nov 10, 2013 22:42:09 GMT
that's awesome.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 11, 2013 16:46:24 GMT
Great job, Diana! Was that a kitty cat face I saw, very briefly in the middle of the video?
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 11, 2013 16:48:46 GMT
Yes, it as a kitty! That's my Roger boy. I debated about posting the video, because I as afraid of judgment about the kitty. But, I decided I would, because I know he wasn't going after them. He just wanted to smell them. And, otherwise, I really liked the video.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 11, 2013 17:36:20 GMT
No judgments from me! I thought it was adorable how fast he flicked in and out of the camera's range. I was also amazed that he didn't come back.  |
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 11, 2013 18:17:42 GMT
He's a well behaved little boy! He's very intelligent and understands a lot of human speech. When I remind him he's doing something wrong, he responds right away. He's very cute. He loves to chase ping pong balls. He has a round toy with a track that a ball runs in. He can whip that ball around the track at amazing speed! He's a wonderful pet that I adopted from a shelter when he was three months old. He sleeps by my feet every night. I feel so blessed to have him.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 11, 2013 20:10:48 GMT
Diana, I often find you saying you're hesistant to post things in fear of judgement from others - DON'T BE! I believe I'm speaking on behalf of the entire forum when I say none of us will judge you based on anything you post. We all think you're very responsible as a pet owner, and know you wouldn't put your budgies in any danger. Post what you want - we love to see it! Piper & Snowy are living proof you're a responsible and loving pet owner! |
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 11, 2013 20:22:57 GMT
Awwww
Thank you Lisa Marie!
You are right. I do worry too much about being judged.
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Post by roxhum on Nov 12, 2013 2:56:45 GMT
Diana what an excellent job you are doing with Piper & Snowy. Now I feel bad because I give so little of time to my Sky and Kermit. I haven't used treats as a reward. What are you using/feeding them? They are so sweet.
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 12, 2013 3:06:10 GMT
I use spray millet and nutriberries as treats. In the cage I feed them vegetables and Roudybush pellets. So, I save the seeds to motivate them for training. I also have used a clicker, which was very effective, Now I'm phasing into just "good bird." I spend about twenty minutes each morning training them.
For a long time, I felt they just wanted the seeds and didn't care about me, except as a source of treats. But, recently I feel they are definitely getting more attached to me.
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Post by roxhum on Nov 12, 2013 3:34:33 GMT
That is awesome. I don't think I have twenty minutes every day to train. I only spend five minutes a few times a week, so I guess we are doing pretty good because mine are finger trained. I will try clicker training. I know that is very effective for trick training my dogs. Ummmm, the dogs. They hear the click and go crazy because they love training sessions. The only time my birds get millet is directly from me so that should be easy to incorporate that as a treat for training.
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 12, 2013 23:45:48 GMT
That's great that Sky and Kermit are finger trained.
I am retired, so I have more time available for training.
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