Comments on: More Bird Trick Training (with props) http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/ Updates and Musings About Life with Parrots Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:05:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Best in Flock http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-1308 Best in Flock Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:05:32 +0000 http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-1308 Amber - I have two birds. The one in the picture above is a sun conure. He is about the size of a cockatiel (around 105 grams). Parrots are a ton of responsibility and not cheap either, so I would highly recommend doing a LOT of research into what kind of parrot best fits your lifestyle and budget. Check out my post on <a href="http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/cost-of-keeping-a-parrot/" rel="nofollow">the cost of owning a parrot</a> for an idea of the basics. (Not counting the cost of getting the bird, for a medium sized bird like a conure, expect to pay at around $150 for a cage, $150-$300 for annual vet visits, plus food and toys.) Sun conures are lots of fun and very smart, but they are LOUD. I do not recommend them for people living in an apartment or with other people who are not fond of loud birds. Keep in mind that even small parrots can have a lifespan of at least 20 years, so you need to consider not just your life right now but where you think you might be many years from now. I can't really recommend a "best type" of bird for you, since I don't know anything about your budget, your current living situation, or even what you're looking for in terms of personality. I recommend doing a lot of reading and research, narrowing it down to a few species and then visiting a breeder or some local rescues to meet potential matches to see if you "click". Once you have it narrowed down, you can also visit a bird forum to ask specific questions. Amber – I have two birds. The one in the picture above is a sun conure. He is about the size of a cockatiel (around 105 grams). Parrots are a ton of responsibility and not cheap either, so I would highly recommend doing a LOT of research into what kind of parrot best fits your lifestyle and budget.

Check out my post on the cost of owning a parrot for an idea of the basics. (Not counting the cost of getting the bird, for a medium sized bird like a conure, expect to pay at around $150 for a cage, $150-$300 for annual vet visits, plus food and toys.)

Sun conures are lots of fun and very smart, but they are LOUD. I do not recommend them for people living in an apartment or with other people who are not fond of loud birds. Keep in mind that even small parrots can have a lifespan of at least 20 years, so you need to consider not just your life right now but where you think you might be many years from now.

I can’t really recommend a “best type” of bird for you, since I don’t know anything about your budget, your current living situation, or even what you’re looking for in terms of personality. I recommend doing a lot of reading and research, narrowing it down to a few species and then visiting a breeder or some local rescues to meet potential matches to see if you “click”. Once you have it narrowed down, you can also visit a bird forum to ask specific questions.

]]> By: Amber http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-1307 Amber Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:29:33 +0000 http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-1307 Hi,I have been looking for a bird of my own and i would like to know about yours! What kind is he? Was he easy to train? And Most of all what kind of bird is he? I want a bird that is not too bgi but one that is not to small! But i also dont have a whole lot of money to spend on a bird either! What would u think would be the best type of bird for me? Hi,I have been looking for a bird of my own and i would like to know about yours! What kind is he? Was he easy to train? And Most of all what kind of bird is he? I want a bird that is not too bgi but one that is not to small! But i also dont have a whole lot of money to spend on a bird either! What would u think would be the best type of bird for me?

]]> By: Sun Conure http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-81 Sun Conure Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:43:21 +0000 http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-81 You can use the word "OK" instead of a clicker if you're bad with the clicker. Or a whistle, or anything really just to tell the bird when he did something right. That's cute you're doing the trick too! That's how I taught my galah to nod yes, by shaking my head til it hurt and she got it! :) You can use the word “OK” instead of a clicker if you’re bad with the clicker. Or a whistle, or anything really just to tell the bird when he did something right.

That’s cute you’re doing the trick too! That’s how I taught my galah to nod yes, by shaking my head til it hurt and she got it! :)

]]> By: Trainig Vid that Helped Me - BirdBoard.Com http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-61 Trainig Vid that Helped Me - BirdBoard.Com Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:59:24 +0000 http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-61 [...] I enjoy having a tame bird who likes interacting with me. Here are some pics of him doing tricks: More Bird Trick Training (with props) « Best in Flock – Blog About My Conure Parrot I haven’t done any training (new tricks) with him in a long time — I’ve been lazy — but I now [...]

]]> By: Stewie's new trick - BirdBoard.Com http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-20 Stewie's new trick - BirdBoard.Com Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:11:06 +0000 http://bestinflock.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/more-bird-trick-training-with-props/#comment-20 [...] new trick I'm working on a new trick with Stewie. I'm trying this one without the clicker, because I just don't have the coordination to deal with [...] [...] new trick I’m working on a new trick with Stewie. I’m trying this one without the clicker, because I just don’t have the coordination to deal with [...]

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