by "Frank" <Thaur@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Apr 4, 2007 at 02:38 PM
We've had this problem with our Umbrella Cockatoo.. We back him into is
cage
also.. There are times when he grabs on because he knows what's going on
that we take out some of his toys and hand them to him. That way while
he's
hold it.. He can't grab onto the cage hehe
"HMW(rr)" <hymurstein@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The
trick
> is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes
what
> is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try
to
> latch on cage door with beak and wings. Then you have to let go, relax
and
> try again in a few minutes. When I back him up he is perched on my right
> hand index finger, I am holdng his left toe firmly with my thumb and my
left
> hand is on his back. I am talking to him to distract him and "wham". By
the
> way, he "enjoys" me holding onto him with my thumb. It gives him mental
> security and also he feels comfortable enough to revolve and hang from
my
> index finger and do tricks.
>
> Sounds like you have been too lenient on your bird and let him roam out
of
> the cage too much. He should have been disciplined that the cage was
home
> and outside was a treat. Mine knows "nite nite"time is in his home and
not
> in his play area.
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