Training Birds

Senegals are social birds. They like company. How to teach yours to be friendly to strangers.

All pet birds squawk and scream to some degree, with the exception of songbirds. Habitual, constant screaming, however, is not normal. If your bird squawks and screams all day or seemingly for no...

Pigeons are common birds in cities. They are becoming more common in suburbs and rural areas. Homemade pigeon control methods help you rid your home, deck, land and general area of pesky pigeons.

Training your parrot to be potty trained is a simple series of repetitive steps. This can be a rewarding action for your parrot and the training can build the bond between you. Parrots have a...

A talking bird can be a great companion; they develop their own personalities and have favorite words and phrases that they use at appropriate and, often, inappropriate times. There are several...

As beautiful as many birds are there are times when you don't want them around, say if you you're a farmer during planting season for example. Another reason might be if you live in a big city and...

Parrots are very intelligent and can be taught a variety of tricks. Working with your parrot to teach him behaviors will build the bond between you. It’s important to remember no punishment should...

Pet birds can only continue to be good pets if they can live peaceably with humans and other pets. Preventing biting can save you the painful chore of having to find another home for your bird....

"Polly wants a cracker" has got to be one of the most famous lines ever spoken by a parrot. Here are 6 techniques for getting Polly or Peter parrot to talk.

Pet parrots are just like members of the family. They love to be wherever the action is. They help you prepare dinner. They love to be read to. They enjoy music. Parrots play, forage, talk,...

Not all macaws can talk but if you work and practice with your bird you may be surprised at how much they enjoy talking! This article will outline how to make the most of your Macaws talking ability.

One of the first things you want to do with a new parrot is build a trusting relationship with it. Follow these steps to begin building the foundation for a lasting loving relationship

Many people are fascinated with the idea of parrots and other mimicking birds as pets. With some time and patience, pet parrots and other birds can learn to say a lot fun words and phrases. Some...

The Eclectus parrot is often considered one of the dullest breeds of parrot. Most people get this idea because of the natural reaction they see produced by an Eclectus when it encounters a strange...

Parrots are highly intelligent, with some scientists believing they possess the approximate intellectual capacity of a human toddler. They can learn many behaviors, from mimicking human speech to...

Pet birds are surprisingly trainable; some even learn to cruise around on tiny roller skates or play a game of miniature basketball. Of course, your goals may be much more modest than this, but...

Many parrot species are known to be excellent talkers. Some can mimic sounds and words with little effort, while others needs daily training sessions with their owners. When your parrot greets you...

There are examples of talking birds in almost every parrot species, but some are far more proficient than others. Conures, for example, rarely learn to speak at all, and when they do they...

Parrots are entertaining and fun to watch. Many species of parrots can be trained to perform a wide variety of behaviors, such as talking and whistling. Training parrots takes a lot of patience as...

Pigeons are smart birds that can be trained to fly from one point to another. To successfully raise racing pigeons, you will need a lot of time and patience. The enjoyment that you will get out of...

Cockatiels are naturally happy and affectionate birds, although each bird is an individual and may have habits or personality traits that could be improved. Generally speaking, training...

Raising a wild baby bird on your own is not recommended by animal care professionals. If you must though, it is key to have a secure home for the baby bird, food, and proper health care and...

Lovebirds are small parrots whose origins are from Africa. There are several species and color variations of lovebirds. The most common ones used as pets are peach-faced, masked and Fischer's...

If you have a cockatiel, parrot, or other bird that can learn to speak, you’re probably all fired up about teaching them how. Read this article for some useful tips on how to get your training...

If you have a new pet bird, you want to teach them to get on your hand right away so they don’t become antisocial and mean. This article will teach you how to do it.

The parakeet is a friendly and entertaining bird. However, nobody wants to be the one holding the bird when it decides to take a bathroom break. It can lead to messy and sometimes embarrassing...

Parrots and cockatoos have fast metabolisms and poop... ALOT! Training your parrot or cockatoo to poop on request, even if it doesn't make the target ALL the time, can be very socially useful and...

Sometimes, you've done all that you can and your bird throws a temper tantrum. Parrots can be as smart as 3-5 year olds, including getting upset when they don't get what they want. This works best...

You will learn the necessary set-up for having a parrot that spends extensive time out of its cage.

Birds can be wonderful companions. Large birds are much like other pets in the home and will love, snuggle and cuddle with you. They will also want to please you, and can learn a variety of...

Parrots are one of the most endearing pets a person can have. They can live for more than 30 years when cared for properly and when trained can provide joy for the entire family --parrot included....

Roosters crow to announce the sunrise, but this is a little too early for many people. There are several options available to stop a rooster from crowing, one of which is caponizing, or neutering....

Bourke's parakeet (neophema bourkii) is a small grass parakeet originally from Australia. Not to be confused with the popular budgerigar, commonly called a parakeet or budgie in the United States,...

African Greys are extremely intelligent birds capable of reasoning and talking rather than just repeating what they hear. This article will explore teaching methods to get your African Grey talking.

Parrots are drama queens. They like flashiness, excitement, attention and noise. They like you to pay attention while they flap their wings and scream. This is one of the most simultaneously...

Walk into the home of a parrot owner and you will likely hear a raucous "hello" from the colorful bird. Just what is it about parrots that causes them to talk? A talking bird is a great...

Quaker parrots are popular pet birds because, even though they are relatively small in size, their talking ability rivals that of the larger parrots. Even if you don't make a special effort to...

Parrots are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. They have been shown to be as intelligent and young children, and are often taught to speak and carry on conversations. Parrots can...

Lots of people think that playing a tape over and over for your bird is a good way to teach them to talk, I beg to differ. If you want to teach your bird to talk you need to show him patience and...

Like parrots, cockatiels have the ability to speak and repeat what they hear. The clarity of their language may not be as pronounced as that of the parrot, but they can hold their own and make...

Scientists still haven't discovered exactly how homing pigeons are able to figure out where their homes are. Mankind has been exploiting this ability for thousands of years, including having...

Like many types of birds, Quaker Parrots can be biters. While they are a small parrot, Quakers can inflict a painful bite and even draw blood when they put their mind to it. If you don't correct...

Parrots can bite people for a variety of reasons,with the biggest reason being fear. This may be fear of mishandling, or lack of handling, which can cause the parrot to mistrust, resulting in...

Cockatiels are wonderful birds, but occasionally they have behavioral problems. One of these problems is screaming. The bird's only objection is to gain attention. You can control the screaming...

How to have fun teaching your bird to talk. The easiest way without books, expensive techniques or lessons.

Parrots are bright animals, and you can train them to do numerous tricks and respond to vocal and physical cues. Each time your pet responds as it was trained to, reward the animal to reinforce...

Punishment seldom works with pet birds, since they do not have a social hierarchy in the wild. Instead, birds primarily learn through positive reinforcement. Reinforcement for good behavior can be...

Senegal parrots are wonderful pets, but with any bird training, teaching and taming a Senegal parrot can be frustrating at times. The rewards make it worth it to learn all that you can. Imagine...

The African Grey parrot is very intelligent and great at imitating sounds. Studies have shown that they are also capable of cognitive thinking. Training parrots takes a lot of patience and...

When parakeets talk, they are actually imitating the sounds they hear in their environment. Yet, don’t automatically assume that this process will come naturally for your parakeet. Why?...