The Australian parakeet ( Melopsittacus undulatus ), which is the most widespread in homes around the world, belongs to the order of psittaciform birds, the same as that of parrots. With this information and knowing that parrots are very intelligent birds, you can already get an idea of the intellectual capacity of your parakeet . In addition, these colorful birds are very sociable beings, both with other birds of the same species as with their human owners. And it is not only that they are sociable but they need to relate for their well-being. Both because of their intellectual capacity and because of their sociability, parakeets can learn tricks and carry out certain basic commands . Yes, your parakeet can perch on your hand when you call it!
But how do you start? First of all we ask you to be very patient , Rome was not made in a day and a parakeet does not learn when you want it to. The first thing to achieve is that the bird adapts to the home environment and then trusts you. Placing its cage in a busy place (that is getting to know the faces of the family members) but not scandalous from the house (away from television and other sources of noise) and making progressive approaches are essential for the bird to be predisposed to learn.
As in any self-respecting positive training, the reward (sweet or appetizing snack ) is the key. Give him to try different sweets (not all at once, but one every day, for example) or delicious snacks to know his preferences. Humans are not the only ones who allow ourselves to be conquered by the stomach … Parakeets also have a sweet tooth in their own way!
We will never put pressure on the animal even if in our opinion it is “getting stubborn”. Let’s think that just as we dislike being forced to do things we don’t want, the same thing happens to the parakeet. Sudden movements and yelling at him don’t help either . Softness and affection above all.
Here are 15 tips for you to train your parakeet and do not forget it, patience, a lot of patience.
