Name: Sol
Type: Senegal
Family: Africans
Sol's character: Shy
She really likes to be whistled at. Prefers men
How to Train a Parrot to Relieve Itself on Command
1 Observe Your Parrot's Natural Behavior
To train a parrot to relieve itself on command, you need to observe and learn to recognize your parrot's behavior right before it goes to the bathroom. Pay attention to the amount of time between bathroom breaks as well. This will help you identify when your parrot needs to go, allowing you to train it effectively.
Most parrots will bend slightly and raise their tails when they need to relieve themselves. Learn the posture your parrot adopts before it goes to the bathroom.
Parrots can go to the bathroom every few minutes, and typically, the larger the parrot, the longer the time between bathroom breaks.
2. Choose a place where you want your parrot to get used to relieving itself.
It could be a specific spot inside the cage, or simply the cage itself if your parrot spends a lot of time outside the cage and can easily reach it. Place a bedding material in the chosen spot that is easy for you to clean. Select a location that your parrot can reach easily without difficulty.
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3. Choose a Command
You want to choose a command that fits the action, is easy for you to say and remember. The command should be something you can quickly say when you notice your parrot is about to relieve itself. Choose a simple, short word, not a complicated sentence, so it will be easier for the parrot to understand.
4. Place the parrot in the chosen spot every time it needs to relieve itself.
Supervise your parrot when it’s outside the cage. Pay attention to the time between bathroom breaks and the parrot's body language. When you notice your parrot is about to relieve itself, place it in the spot you've chosen for its potty training.
5. Add the Command!
Once the parrot relieves itself in the chosen spot, say the command loudly. If the parrot didn't go in the right place, don't say anything. Simply move it and try again.
6.Providing Positive Reinforcement!
Every time the parrot relieves itself in the right place upon command, give the parrot positive reinforcement (something tasty it loves). Parrots respond well to training with positive reinforcement. Never get angry or hit your parrot if it misses! Simply ignore it and try again. Giving punishments will only distance the parrot and break its trust in you.
7. Avoid Common Mistakes!
Don't try to train a parrot to relieve itself if it has just arrived with you. Training for potty behavior will only work with a parrot that is bonded to and trusts you, not one that is afraid or hesitant. Therefore, first build a connection and trust with the parrot before starting the training.
Also, do not train a baby parrot to relieve itself, as it cannot hold its bladder, just like a human baby cannot.
If you decide to teach your parrot to relieve itself on command, you must ensure it goes to the bathroom enough times and doesn’t hold it in, as otherwise it could develop health issues
8. Set Realistic Expectations!
A parrot will not learn to relieve itself on command in just a few minutes. You need to be patient and consistent for the training to succeed.
Patience is the key.