how to train a parakeet
Both intelligent and talkative, the parakeet is a very pleasant pet bird. However, it is advisable to educate it. To do so, the owner can follow these 5 tips which are basic notions for effective training.
How to maintain a relationship of trust with the parakeet?
If the bird has just arrived in the house, it must be given some time to adapt to its new environment. At least two weeks will be necessary for the parakeet to integrate. Once it feels comfortable in its new home, it is time to gain its confidence before training it. To do so :
1) Taking care of the bird: There are several ways to take care of a parakeet. The simplest is to talk to it regularly. To do this, stay close to the cage and speak softly. On the other hand, avoid making noise or shouting so as not to frighten it. It is advisable to talk daily with the bird while waiting for it to become familiar with it. The parakeet will get used to it after a few weeks. To maintain this confidence, it is possible to read him a story. Parrots love to hear the voice of their owner, who can calm them down once they have become accustomed to it.
2 ) Feeding the parakeet at fixed times: this is the most indispensable gesture to gain the bird's confidence. By feeding it, it will begin to distinguish the person feeding it from other people in the house. Besides, it is preferable to give food at fixed times and to change its water every day. It is also advisable to give it a name. At mealtimes, it is advisable to call him or her by name. By doing so, the parakeet will easily feel at ease and get used to the presence of this person. Before training, give the bird fruit or seeds. After each session, reward the parakeet with treats again. This technique helps to motivate the bird to learn more.
3) Let the bird fly around the house: once the parakeet has become familiar with its owner and its environment, it can now fly into the room where it is kept while keeping the windows and doors closed. This gives the bird more freedom and preserves its health.
This is the most important part of training a parakeet: teaching it tricks. In this step, you have to listen to the bird and understand its reactions.
1) Become familiar with its owner's hand: put your hand in its cage and keep it still. Repeat this gesture every day until the bird is no longer afraid. Then, extend a finger and caress the bird to show it affection. If the bird doesn't react within a few days, place food on the finger to attract it and bring it up on the finger. Repeat this until the bird gets used to it.
2) Begin to give orders to the parakeet: frequently repeat the orders "up" or "down" when the bird climbs or descends with its finger. The bird will gradually understand the meaning of these commands. When the parakeet performs the expected gestures without any problems, you must never forget to reward it with food.
3) Setting up the ladders: To do this, buy plastic bird ladders and install them on one side of the parakeet's cage. The bird is curious by nature and will want to climb up it. When it does so, repeat the command "climb" so that it associates the word with the action it is doing. The more the owner repeats this command, the more the parakeet will remember it. Later, when the owner orders him to climb the ladder, the bird obeys easily.
Learning how to talk to a parakeet
This step is very important, as it requires more patience and perseverance on the part of the trainer. It takes time to teach a parakeet to talk.
1) The first thing to do is to teach it its name. Repeat his name every time he needs to be fed or when the owner speaks to him. Pronounce his name slowly and clearly so he can distinguish it from other words. Don't forget to reward her with seeds or treats when she makes progress in her training. If there are several parakeets in a cage, it is preferable to train them one by one so that they do not confuse their names.
2) The second step is to teach them other words that are easy to remember such as "hello", "goodbye", "goodbye", "bye-bye" and many others. Each time the parakeet manages to learn a word, don't forget the reward stage. This will easily motivate it to learn other words. To associate gestures with the word "hello", present a finger to the parakeet, as if to invite it to climb on it, then remove it when the parakeet has its paw raised so that it remains in that position. Then give some seeds and say "say hello! ». When the gesture is repeated regularly, the bird will associate this word with the action of raising its leg.
Once you have mastered the basic words, it is time to enrich your vocabulary. It should be noted that parakeets can retain a thousand words throughout their lives. Construct a simple sentence and try to describe the action they undertake and associate it with the word to be learned.
As you enter the room where the parakeet is, say "Hi (name of the parakeet)";
When it needs to be fed, put food in the hand and hold it out to the bird, then say "eat" or "eat (name of the budgie);
If the parakeet pinches or bites, say "nasty";
If the parakeet looks happy or is resting on one leg, say "happy";
The only thing not to do is to teach it bad words. The only thing not to do is to teach it bad words. The parakeet will remember them for a long time and will even say them in front of guests.
Teaching a parakeet to sing
Having enriched the bird's vocabulary, it is now time to teach it to sing. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing a parakeet sing.
The best way to teach a parakeet to sing is to choose a simple and popular song;
Loop it around so that the parakeet can remember it;
Turn off the unit, then sing the song without the music and record;
Play the recording throughout the day, even if no one is at home;
When the parakeet starts singing, start teaching verse by verse.
Listen to what she says and correct her vocabulary as she goes along.
Each time she manages to sing a verse, reward the parakeet with seeds or fruit.
Repeat this process until the bird can sing the entire song without difficulty.
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