Lovebirds are very popular pets that have their roots mainly in Africa. There are many people who decide to adopt a lovebird either because of its bright color or its cheerful and playful personality.
They are very sociable and affectionate birds, known as inseparable as they love to surround themselves with members of their own species and form a pair to lifetime.
In addition, their abilities are various since the versatility of their legs makes them capable of manipulating objects. For this reason, many people welcome baby lovebirds into their homes, which can be taught and trained. Keep reading this article on our site to find out how to train lovebirds
The patience of training
In any case, a bird is a complex being to train, more than a dog or a cat. That is why you must be clear that although it is possible to train your lovebird, you must have a lot of patience and always use positive reinforcement.
If you have a papillero lovebird (that is, one that still feeds on porridge) the task will be easier for you, since it will most likely be used to you and will have no qualms about interacting with you
Become confident with him
Speaking in a soft voice, giving him fruit and playing music are options to create an environment in which the two of you can connect. Get him used to seeing you as well as hearing your voice, it is essential that you start training him without your pet being afraid of you.
Screams are very harmful in this process since birds are very sensitive animals that are easily disturbed by sudden noises. To get his attention whistle softly to him, he will probably respond to you.
Be persistent
Very likely the lovebird will not agree to interact with you the first few times. On the contrary, if you pay attention to him every day and take care to socialize him, little by little he will become more confident and relaxed with you.
Use your imagination to stimulate him with objects, music and even images that he likes. Remember that they are a type of intelligent birds that stand out for their curiosity and friendliness.
Tips for training your lovebird
If your bird already knows you and is calm in your presence, you can start with the training of the lovebird. First of all, for a week or so, you're going to start to put your hand in the cage Do it in a relaxed way and don't touch her, just leave her there and try to offer her some kind of fruit or candy that you like. If he doesn't accept it at first, don't worry, it's normal. Keep trying to interact with him but never push him. Remember that birds are sensitive and delicate creatures, they need their time just as you would if you were in their situation. Try to be friendly with your pet.
Has your bird eaten from your hand? Does it climb on top of your finger?
Only in these cases you can start training The bird must trust you and that is why this is a very important step. You should know that few people have the patience and sensitivity to educate a bird, you are one of the unlucky ones.
Get some treats or food he likes
Choose a closed place, a room or the living room. Close the windows to prevent him from crashing into them and remove sharp objects or objects that could be harmful to him from the space
Leave the cage in the same room, provided with food and water
Prepare to be in that room for a long period of time if necessary
Put your hand inside the cage and when it sits on top of your finger, let it out. Don't worry if it flies, if you have the windows covered it doesn't have to hurt itself.
Leave time for him to enjoy flying freely, it is very necessary, your bird will appreciate these moments in which he can develop his muscles and investigate on his own. Obviously you must be present and monitor their behavior. Lovebirds tend to be somewhat destructive when they go crazy with some objects, try not to hurt yourself.
¡ Don't fuck him! Try to get him to come back to you through soft words, treats, or another technique that you use in your relationship with him. If he doesn't, don't worry, be prepared to be in the room for a while, he'll go back to his cage once he's hungry or thirsty.
The welfare of your lovebird
Remember that a lovebird is not a toy, treat it with care and be patient in its training. Do not force or be persistent, you are directly responsible for their well-being. Little by little and based on trust and affection, your lovebird will learn to do various tricks or to behave as you wish outside the cage.
You should also know
Don't go overboard giving him treats, if you give him too much he can get fat, use kisses, caresses and praise as a reward
Do not exceed the training time, 20 minutes is enough time not to exhaust him. Practice daily so that he feels happy with you
- If you receive a peck in the first steps do not withdraw your hand, if you do he will understand that he has a powerful weapon in his beak, wear flesh-colored gloves next time.
- If he pecks you in the basic phase of training start using the word no and return him to the cage.
The lovebird is a sensitive animal, it detects your nervousness, for this reason be relaxed whenever you interact with it
Do not yell or hurt it, that will only generate distrust and fear in the animal
It is important that he stays in his cage, don't let him spend the whole day out of it because if you carelessly he could escape and not know how to come back
They like to talk, you can teach them to talk by always repeating the same phrases
To expand your information on this beautiful bird, do not hesitate to consult our complete guide to caring for a lovebird.
