Re: [Freeflight] Re: Tuchis the Monster TAG

[cockatoodowns@...]

Quoting debbietpl <theparrotlady@...>:

> I disagree with the fact that training won't necessarily solve
> that. I think you CAN train it.

I agree with you, Debbie. I used to think keeping my 'toos from bombing each
other, pushing each other off perches, stealing behaviors and rewards, etc.,
while I worked them together was a hopeless cause. I'm seeing progress,
however, since being consistent with +R and time outs. I'll have two 
birds each
sitting on their respective perch. If one flies over to push the other off, I
take him back with no +R and give the pushed bird a treat. I have to be on my
toes and give the "pusher" most of my attention so I can reward him by staying
put. It's quite a juggling act between both birds, but it's really 
improving my
training skills and timing. And the birds are getting better and better at
minding their manners. It's neat!

Now, I can have
> all three birds together, unsupervised directly(door is closed--I am
> in the office across the hall and can hear everything), and she now
> no longer attacks the other greenwing.

Neat...good for you!

For example, I was encouraging
> the hormonal behavior...

How were you doing that?

Chris Shank
Cockatoo Downs
Grass Valley, CA