The cockatiel (scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus), commonly known as cockatiels in Hong Kong and Taiwan, is one of the most common medium-sized parrots in the world. Wild populations are native to Australia, and their large breeding numbers make them quite common, and hand-raised young birds are very active and love to be close to their ownersThere are many varieties of cockatoos, the most common ones are gray, white, pearl and other varieties;It is said that the origin of the name cockatiel is that when Dutch sailors discovered them in Australia, they called them "cacatitho" in Portuguese, meaning "small bataan", hence the name.
The cockatiel is not only attractive in appearance, but also in its intelligent and clever personality. But for cockatiels to exhibit such qualities, some specific training is required. Today, we will introduce in detail some tips and precautions on how to train cockatiels to help you take better care of this little life.
First of all, let's make it clear that training cockatiels is best done by a fixed person, and try not to change trainers during the training process, it is best to let someone familiar with the cockatiel train. This is because birds are easy to remember and identify their owners and other familiar people, and if the trainer is changed frequently, it can confuse cockatiels and affect the effectiveness of training.
Secondly, we should pay attention to the fact that when training, the eyes of the trainer and the bird should be kept parallel. In other words, the trainer must not be above the sight of the cockatiel, nor can the cockatiel fly too high above its head. This ensures that both parties are comfortable during the training session.
Next, we can gently talk to the cockatiel from a distance, allowing it to gradually get used to its voice and presence. When the cockatiel is able to take in your voice, you can slowly approach the cage and talk. This process can take a while and requires a lot of patience and perseverance. Once the cockatiel is able to accept you approaching the cage and talking, you can try to slowly reach into the cage. This step also takes time and patience, as cockatiels may take a while to adjust to your presence.
After the cockatiel is able to adjust to your hand into the birdcage, you can start trying to put food (e.g. rice grains, melon seeds) on the palm of your hand and let the cockatiel eat the food in your hand. This step can further deepen the intimacy between you and can also make the cockatiel trust you more.
When the cockatiel gets used to eating food on its hands, you can start training it to stand on top of its fingers. In the beginning, you can take him out for a walk and let him practice standing on his fingers. This step also requires patience and perseverance, as cockatiels may take a while to master this skill.
Finally, we have to remember that cockatiels are very intelligent birds, so its trainers must pronounce them clearly. You can start with a single word and gradually increase the difficulty. You can also try recording it to your cockatiel to see if it understands and responds to your commands.
In general, training cockatiels requires a certain amount of patience and slow step by step. Only in this way can we establish a deep friendship with this beautiful little life and let it bring endless joy and warmth in our lives. Hopefully, the above training tips and precautions will help you build a closer relationship with your cockatiel and have a good time together.