Post by julianna on Aug 3, 2015 14:33:25 GMT -5
Here is something that I posted for another member on teaching the step up command. You might find it useful. And ... by the way... welcome to the forum to you and Levi.
I have read and heard about the babies and it is good to start early with the basic command of "step up". To teach step up... gently touch the bird's thighs just below where they join the belly, maintain eye contact and say "step up" clearly and distinctly. The bird should lift a food and place it on the finger. At first it might be necessary to pry the little toes up to get that first foot on the front index finger. As you lower the back hand (the hand the bird was sitting on) the bird will complete the step up onto the front hand. Practice this a few times a day for a minute or so each time. Only stop after successful completion of the command.
I have read and heard about the babies and it is good to start early with the basic command of "step up". To teach step up... gently touch the bird's thighs just below where they join the belly, maintain eye contact and say "step up" clearly and distinctly. The bird should lift a food and place it on the finger. At first it might be necessary to pry the little toes up to get that first foot on the front index finger. As you lower the back hand (the hand the bird was sitting on) the bird will complete the step up onto the front hand. Practice this a few times a day for a minute or so each time. Only stop after successful completion of the command.
I'm glad to read things are going so well for you and Levi!
