How do you potty train a Cockateil??

Question

How do you potty train a Cockateil??

Answer 1

I have always wondered why anyone would try to train a bird or any living creature to poo on command . Would you like to poo on command . I am sorry but in my house the term is animals first humans second .  

Answer 2

i dont think that they understand that if you give them treats for pooping they would understand. so im not really sure if its possible... but you can usually tell when they are going to p**p when they fluff up their feathers they sometimes p**p so you can just grab a towel

Answer 3

    *  Birds usually get antsy just before they want to go. A cockateil on your shoulder might start climbing down, for example.

    * RIGHT before going, most birds do an odd little squatting or backing-up motion. You can sometimes (not always) interrupt the bird long enough to pick him up and get him over something more appropriate than your table or your shirt.

    * Don't use a key phrase common to daily language. One article in BIRD TALK mentioned how this can cause social embarrassments....

    * Be consistent.

    * It may be hard to keep the bird over the trash can ... they often really don't want to stay there. Be patient, and don't force the bird to sit there longer than seems reasonable (certainly don't hurt him!). Try again in a minute or so, though. Also check your shirt or the floor to see if the bird went while you weren't watching.

    * Some birds have a stronger instinct than others. Lovebirds, for example, seem to have have more of a "don't p**p on the human" sense than cockatiels. Ours practically taught himself. But remember all birds are still individuals.

    * One idea: some birds might possibly cue off a particular object beneath them. In other words, you MIGHT be able to teach your bird to p**p over a bit of kleenex (for example) like our lovebird -- but that means anything that looks like that will probably become fair game.

    * When uncovering the bird cage in the morning, try waiting until the bird poops before letting him out (though in the morning, there may be multiple large "presents" waiting to come out of the bird). Make sure to open the door very soon after the act, or else the bird has no reason to associate the action with the result.

    * Likewise, you may try waiting until the bird poops to let him out of his cage at other times of the day. The bird may start associating the cage with pooping, especially if you use a key phrase, and also if...

    * ...You try putting the bird periodically on/in his cage and refuse to pick him up again until he poops (it helps to wait til you know he's due to p**p to do this, and use that same silly key phrase). Again, this must be done cause-and-effect style, and the hope is that the bird realizes that pooping in/on the cage is a Good Thing(TM).

    * BIRD TALK warns against getting a parrot so well trained he doesn't p**p without a command -- that's just bad for his health. Expect a few messy shirts, tables, chairs, etc. -- don't expect perfection!

    * It might take only a few days for some birds ... or it might take weeks! In the long run, it usually is up to the instructor's patience and persistence.

    * If potty training is too frustrating for you and the bird, it may be just best to live with the occasional mess rather than get everyone upset.

Good Luck!  

Answer 4

maybe if they randomly p**p in a spot that you want them too, give them treats. and than they think oh if i p**p here i get a treat. so that might workgoodluck

Answer 5

The first step in potty training your bird is to train yourself. Each day when you interact with your pet, pay close attention to any "signals" the bird may give you before relieving himself. These can be as subtle as a change in posture, a certain "look" in the bird's eyes, or a ruffling of tailfeathers. Every bird is different, and will thus use different body language, but if you know your bird and learn to "read" him, it won't take you long to catch on.

Another thing to pay attention to is the frequency of your bird's droppings. Many birds will use the bathroom as often as every 5 or 10 minutes, but again, this is highly individual. If you watch your bird, you may begin to see a pattern in his restroom habits, and if you take note of the amount of time he or she takes between poops, you will be better at judging when your bird is ready for a potty break.

Once you've gotten a good idea of your bird's natural bathroom schedule, you can begin to work with your bird on learning the right places to go potty. The first thing to do is decide where you want your bird to relieve himself. This can be any number of places, such as the bird's cage, a garbage can, or a piece of newspaper or cage liner. Whatever you decide on, it's important to stick with it as much as possible. Many bird owners train their pets to potty on a piece of waste paper, as this is the most portable and easily disposed of.

When you've chosen the proper place, the only thing you must do is take your bird to it (or if it's a piece of paper, hold it under the bird) when it's time to go potty -- sounds simple, right? The trick is anticipating the bird's need to use the bathroom, which is where knowing your bird's potty habits comes into play. If, for example, you noticed that your bird relieves himself about every 7 minutes, then you should place your bird over his designated p**p space every 7 minutes. There may be times when your bird does not need to p**p as often as normal, and that's okay -- if you notice that your bird hasn't pooped after being held over the potty space for a minute or two, let him resume playing, and just try again after 1-3 minutes have passed.

When your bird uses the bathroom in the correct area, be sure to praise him with kind words and tasty treats. As time passes, he will begin to understand that pooping in the right place yields great rewards! This can take many months of training, however, so don't be surprised if your bird has a few accidents, and don't be angry with your pet if he "misses the spot". Remember, it's your responsibility to pay attention to your bird's body language and schedule, and get the bird to the proper place to go potty

Answer 6

Here is a good site...

http://birds.about.com/od/behaviorandtra...

Answer 7

talk nice to them............

it does not work though haha