by Maria Scinto, eHow editor
Birds are actually amazingly intelligent creatures, and with a little patience you may be able to teach your pet all manner of tricks. Some breeds are even capable of mimicking human speech. Here, basic bird training tips from eHow.
Training a bird is easy if you have some time to dedicate to the bird and the training. Once you start training the bird, it is important to work with the bird every day. A Read More
Most bird enthusiasts need help from time to time. Whether you've just purchased your first bird, or have one that's suddenly turned aggressive (common at sexual maturity) Read More
Staying consistent while training your pet bird is discussed in this free video . Read More
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 Read More
Many novice pet owners expect great things from their pet bird as soon as they get back from the pet shop. Images in television and movies of a pet birds singing, reciting Read More
Birds are social creatures. They live in and travel in flocks. These incredibly intelligent creatures seem to have a mind of their own, so it's important to teach your bird Read More
A clicker is a small piece of plastic and metal sold at any pet shop. It makes a distinctive noise when you press it, which you can train your bird to recognize and respond Read More
African Grey Parrots are highly intelligent birds, who, when properly trained, make wonderful pets. Training is not a difficult process, but it does take time and Read More
Training a parakeet to spin on his perch takes time and patience, but parakeets are intelligent birds and will catch on if you are persistent. Make sure the parakeet is Read More
Teaching tricks to your parrot is a good way to bond with your bird. The extra attention and stimulation given to parrots makes them happier and can improve their behavior Read More
Training your parrot to learn tricks can be a rewarding process for both you and the parrot. It does require patience and a lot of love for your bird, as you will most Read More
Legend has it that this ingenious prank was perpetrated by an MIT student against Harvard, one of MIT's rivals. While the results haven't been proven, the trick may be fun Read More
Birds are social creatures and love to interact with their owners. Many parrots are the hit of their families because of their ability to talk and carry on a conversation. Read More
Teaching a bird how to talk can be one of the most entertaining, yet rewarding experiences you can have with your beloved feathered friend. While some may believe that Read More
As satisfied bird owners can attest, teaching a parrot to talk takes patience but is well worth the effort. Read More
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 Read More
African Grey parrots are considered by most experts as one of the more intelligent parrots. Not only is their ability to mimic absolutely amazing, but there have been Read More
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