How To Tame Your Bird, Step by Step

How To Tame Your Bird, Step by Step - Canary & Goldfinch

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Leporello the Goldfinch – Birdtaming Tips & Tricks

7 жыл бұрын

Here's a short video about my tried and tested method of taming birds. It works well even with small birds like canaries and goldfinches, but also with budgies, and with any type of anxious or fearful bird. - The newer videos have better pacing, so if you want the cliff notes, start here [CLICK TO EXPAND]:
Step 0: NEVER EVER DO THIS is you want your bird to trust you: • Why you should NEVER p...
Step 1: Build a basic sense of trust with your bird (never skip this step!!!): • Your bird is scared of...
Step 2: Make your bird eat from your hand: • How to make your bird ...
Step 3: One thing you should avoid when taming your bird: • Taming your goldfinch/...
Step 4: Start speaking the secret bird language to your bird: • Secret Bird Language: ...
Step 5: Get your bird back into this cage easily: • How To: 3 easy ways to...
Bonus:
3 Tips for Bonding with your bird: • 3 Easy Tips for Bondin...
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@emz572 6 жыл бұрын

I found her voice so relaxing! Awesome video.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@Jay-fi2ff 4 жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch can you read me a book please 😩

@tulipflower4663 4 жыл бұрын

Nike

@joshprem4379 3 жыл бұрын

i thought i was the only one who thought that lol

@graciliraptor3990 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@guyvaknin16 7 жыл бұрын

finally someone is making an awesome guidance video about this... every other video made me feel so clueless about it.... thank you for sharing! and btw, which treats did u use in this video?

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, happy that it helped! :) The treats I used were half-ripe and ripe thistles (with the thorns and spiky leaves removed). They are by far a goldfinch's favourite food, which is why the goldfinch is literally called "thistle finch" in some languages!

@indrachhetri9410 6 жыл бұрын

Guy who was the first most famous of this land and 5th to the first most

@derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152 5 жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch I've kept and breed goldfinches and Done alot of mules so today I took a Goldie mule in to start of to c how tame I can get him I just love the challenge thanks for the videos 😉

@Elias-ib6eh 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! I tamed earlier a canary One day the canary flew away and perched about 1 far from home. I took the bird cage and waited couple of minutes in the street calling my canary in hoping to lure him back to cage !!! This worked. These creatures are wonderful 🌹

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

OMG, you are a lucky man! Usually when a bird flies away, it's gone for good - your canary must have a real bond with you! He was probably happy to see his cage and a person he trusted :)

@riannaflintoft9480 4 жыл бұрын

My canary was untamed and it flew away and then came back the next day and there still untamed but I’m hoping to tame them

@raptorix-gaming 2 жыл бұрын

Today I have tried to start the taming process with my zebra finches. Within less then 30 seconds they took parsley right from my hands! My arm was starting to get really really tired but satisfaction overcame that feeling. WOOOW

@sopranoharpist 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much. My canary was sooooo curious when I first got him and luckily with your help, he was sitting on my head by day four. Now he will come sit and hang out for hours. Its lovely. Hand feeding is taking some more patience but it is going well! Much better than I expected!

@idirgh505 2 жыл бұрын

It took you 4 days to tame a canary?? How old is he?

@sopranoharpist 2 жыл бұрын

@@idirgh505 two months old

@Kafue 6 жыл бұрын

What I truly like & respect is that the "treat" is freely given to a bird that has not been starved/stressed or been made to feel dependant on its owner. It is about trust & every other element in a trusting relationship. Thank you for the many helpful clips. I am used to Macaws & other Parrots, Finches are so much more delicate, so it is extremely helpful. I am about to start populating a few areas around our home with finches, so you have been a very helpful person in this! Cheers

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there Jasper, thanks for your kind words! You obviously know your way around birds. For the sake of general information I'd like to add that while no bird should be starved for taming attemps, in finches doing so would be especially dangerous, as their tiny metabolisms are insanely fast and they can starve to death within mere hours. - Macaws and other parrots are so majestic, I really admire people who work with them - and commit to a pet that will easily outlive them!!

@lubnah3521 Жыл бұрын

These little high metabolism birds can't be starved anyways, they could ger very sick and die quickly. Even some of the mean training articles said not to feed a parakeet 24 hours before training, but a canary no way. I left food out of my canary cage for 3 hoirs to get him a bit hungry, but he was wayyy too scared. I totally stopped after 2 tries.

@Osijj 3 жыл бұрын

I almost feel asleep because of her voice this is like asmr

@victoriawhyte5379 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking your time to make these videos and share your wisdom. I suddenly and totally unprepared have a canary coming my was as a rescue. I had my doubt about care and trust but now it is something I am truly anticipating with joy. Thank you x

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

How exciting! Feel free to let us know how it goes, we're here if you have any questions :)

@victoriawhyte5379 5 жыл бұрын

I certainly will. I already have questions about plants to avoid. What wood I should avoid if I'm making toys and perches for him. What about cooking around him and potential of fumes, how fragile are they? I'm sure there will be plenty more. Eek yippee

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

I suggest you google for bird-safe plants, there are tons of resources online. Cooking fumes are deadly to birds, especially those of non-stick coated pans/items - always, always keep your bird far away from the kitchen!

@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice and demonstration! ❤❤ Before watching this I thought it was impossible to tame a small songbird! Thanks for sharing.

@dennythebudgie 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, and thanks for the tips ♡

@sappy.3xe 6 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful. I am adopting two finches from a friend who doesn’t want them anymore and I’m doing as much research as I can so I can take care of them! ☺️

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing of you to adopt two finches AND do research beforehand!!! Well done! If there's anything you need, just post your question, and I'll try to help as best I can. Good luck! :)

@SirImran 4 жыл бұрын

You have proven yourself to be a very skilled individual who has the capacity to do great things with their life

@poohchipoo 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for sharing your videos, love them all. You are very good in explaining the step by step Ways of taming your birds. I have found all your videos very effective. I’m using them now to tame by canary. Thank you Soo much🌹

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Hello there, thank you for your lovely feedback - it always makes me happy to see people connect with their birds! All the best for you and your canary - and if you ever have any questions, just ask! :)

@gpradip2 6 жыл бұрын

I tamed by your voice. Great you are a true teacher. Thanks for an amazing information it works.

@mairylou8663 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to see more videos from you about how you can get closer to your goldfinch. My bird is really scared of me no matter the efforts I make to get close to him and him getting used to me. I cant wait for more videos, love your channel!

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And duly noted - I'll post more goldfinch trust building videos soon :)

@hasibahmad2243 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, a lot of knowledge.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@saraballiett4711 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm studying before bringing home our first two birds and came across your wonderful channel. We are located in FL and we have a large back porch we are converting into an outdoor aviary. I want our birds to be healthy and happy and fly as much as they want but holdable so I can interact with them and easily get them for trips to the vet etc. Based on this video it appears as though we should probably hand tame our birds before we move them into their roomier enclosure? What do you think? Or can I put them straight into the aviary and hand tame them from there?

@ahmedmhirsi4053 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, thanks

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers, my pleasure! :)

@Liesbeth22 2 жыл бұрын

I tamed my silkies (chickens) like that as well. Works like a charm and now they prefer to eat their herbs when I hold it compared to when I offer it to them along with their other food. I'm doing this with my canary as well. But he's with me for just a week and today got a new, much larger cage. So first time to settle in before taking it further. I love talking to m canary and I think he likes it too.

@whistlebird1532 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this useful video

@naziragha903 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@SumGuyOnTheInternet 6 жыл бұрын

wow, your voice is so calming, no wonder birds trust you n_n

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've heard people say it's a valid sleeping aid, haha. Haha... O__O

@JonGUK 6 жыл бұрын

Very good advice

@lisamaegilbert8896 6 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My pleasure :)

@saraahmadi3515 4 жыл бұрын

my birds starting to come out of the cage through the stem😍😍😍❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you so much. your videos are really helping.

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sara, that's amazing! Glad to be of service. Keep up the great work!!

@mahyarradrezvan7482 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your great video, I have a basic question. What fo you feed your bird?

@kazvanheini3990 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome , I love ur videos

@senthil077 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot ❤❤❤❤ helped me and my birds a lot... Now they eat from my hand. Plus they trust me a lot.... Not my dad and my mom though.... 😁😆

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, congratulations on your hard work :))

@tomerrensburgm4552 6 жыл бұрын

Hey there I have a question for you My bird as a two year old can be trained at his age? By the way, I think you're amazing and thank you for all the information

@InfrastructuraRomania 7 ай бұрын

Amazing!!

@leilamagrath40 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful person and absolutely beautiful bird love them both

@graciliraptor3990 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pooyaja 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! Were you playing Solfeggietto on the piano?

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, what an amazing eye you have -- yes, that was the piece! It's one of my favourite pieces to warm up.

@imu_5119 5 жыл бұрын

Your Voice is So Beautiful more than your Finch 😊

@yanisgr2637 3 жыл бұрын

subscribed ! goldfinch is the best singer there is you two are Great

@leporellothegoldfinch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TwinZ-studios 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!thank you so much Question, does these methods work with adults that had been never had contact with humans? (Mine trust me to a point of whistling when I approach their cages,not hissing or showing intimidation )

@xhilbertnikjari7163 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.I have a goldfinch but its very small about 1 month ols and I m trying to tame my bird.I ❤Goldfinches.

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! One month old is a really good age to start taming your bird. And I agree - goldfinches are the best! :)

@Blazemalta 7 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and informative.. Looking forward to the next one :) Now that he is mature it is easy to tell that he is a male. But when you first got him he was still a juvenile and very difficult to tell the sexes apart unless by an expert. Was you guaranteed it was a male or was it a risk you took and you were lucky?

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for giving me this impulse - it was great fun making this video! :) You are right, it is quite difficult to tell them apart when they're young - but the male has blacker top wings and a little yellow feather in the elbow which the female doesn't. I was wary at first, but thankfully the breeder knew what he was doing (he did guarantee it was a male). This is a helpful page with illustrations, BTW: mischlinge1.jimdo.com/stieglitz/hahn-oder-henne/ ("Hahn" means male, "Henne" female)

@Blazemalta 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info again.. I knew about the blacker wings and the black small feathers around a males beak, but I didn't know about the yellow dot on the males elbow.. Always new stuff to learn :) I have a question regarding a problem that started arising today. My mischievous little rascal is out witting me when its 'back in cage time' Maybe you have encountered this problem yourself. When he gets back in his cage and I walk toward him to close the cage door.. he flies out again. I do not want to catch and handle him cos I think that will destroy the trust he is building with me. Have you had that problem?

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

You are so right in not grabbing your bird! I remember being tempted as well in the beginning, but now I'm very glad I didn't. How large is your cage? If your cage is large enough to have several "levels" (which, ideally, it should be, given that goldfinches are so active), you can simply put the water bowl/waterer on a different level than the cage door. This way, when he goes into the cage to drink, you'll have a couple of moments to calmly shut the door. Another easy way would be to simply put a treat in his cage as an incentive for him to go in. Positive reinforcement really helps! :)

@asfjkhbhgfh9649 5 жыл бұрын

Оm kalthoum

@user-lp5vy7pf7e 6 жыл бұрын

your sound is magical when you are talking. .I loved English language on your lipes😙💖👍

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, trying to mask my Terminator accent as good as I can 😜

@moradrabia6819 5 жыл бұрын

Also you know playing piano my god you are incredible sincerely it is a pleasure to see your video

@maquelmorano586 3 жыл бұрын

A very good lesson (video) ❤️👍🏽

@braziliangator 3 жыл бұрын

There is a difference between taming and bonding. Would you say that we can bond with a finch as well?

@315porter 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I apologize if others have asked this already but do you have other examples for greens to offer my finch? I heard thistle on the video but are there others?

@32843s 5 жыл бұрын

What treats do you recommend for gouldian finches?

@moradrabia6819 5 жыл бұрын

Very very nice i congratulate you for this excellent job

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@moradrabia6819 5 жыл бұрын

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks not at all

@Compilation4FunChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I just started to tame my canary. thank you.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. There's also a birdtaming playlist on this channel which you might find helpful.

@Compilation4FunChannel 5 жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch I'LL check it, thank you again

@alexandrar8165 6 жыл бұрын

Hope that is helpfull for Richard, my new goldfinch, present from my cousins. But what is this thing which looks like a flower made from feathers that you gave Leporello to eat?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra, congratulations on your new goldfinch! The flowers which Leporello eats in the video are different types of thistles. Goldfinches have very specific nutritional and behavioural requirements, so I definitely recommend doing a lot of research online! :) I hope this channel will help you and Richard, too. Here's a good point to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2VoqSkp8qzdqM.html

@beard3380 6 жыл бұрын

I fed my bird some millets outside the cage, it took some time for him to eat the millets. He started to sing after about 2 or more minutes of offering the millets. In the middle of his singing he started getting closer and closer until he ate the millets. I just want to know if this is good or not.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent response, keep going! :) Well done!

@thanos9742 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, me again! So I've been considering getting a couple of diamond doves. can they be tamed at all? thanks again!

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, sure, diamond doves are very docile and capable of getting very attached to their owner! :)

@spiteful1888 4 жыл бұрын

I've got my finches eating from my hand through the cage... I can't let him out as we have too many gaps in the walls and its going to be like that for a while as we are having renovation. Whats the next thing i go to... even I if I did let him out I fear he would never come back. Please give me some tips!

@misteridiot123 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh okay, I wasn’t sure if I should let her out the cage or not without taming first. She never wants to get out.thanks for the perch outside her cage idea.

@Sunnykinz 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial! At what age did you get Leporello?

@leporellothegoldfinch 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :) He was 5-6 weeks old when I got him.

@JorgeParma 6 жыл бұрын

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks hail. I live in Italy, North. Is it ok a canary of 1 y.old to tame? Or better younger? How? Thanks a lot!

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Birds of any age can be tamed, it doesn't really matter much from my experience. Start with the process in this video: 1) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2VoqSkp8qzdqM.html Do this for at least a week, then 2) proceed to feed her treats as explained here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8qoaLur27XWoGg.html This will get you off to a good start.

@Diamond-ht2oz 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I just got 4 finches today so is it possible to train them all cuz I have 0 experience in taming birds and my mom bought 4 at once please tell me anything about training and by the way how to make your bird not fly away from you even if the door is open

@RamiraRamira Жыл бұрын

Thank you. What if you need to cut the bird's nails and you have to hold it. Will the bird lose trust in you and start fearing your hand?

@sooowatermelon3955 4 жыл бұрын

Does a canary eat a thistle. I just wanted to know:)

@TwainRyanLee 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your birdtaming videos in preparation of getting a pair of young male zebra finches (hand-raised siblings) and loving the way you bond with your bird! After watching most of your videos, I have some questions hoping you can shed some light on: 1. How should the taming method be adjusted when we have 2 birds in the same cage instead of one? I'd imagine one would be 'braver' than the other and would be easier to tame first, in this case how should we proceed with taming the more 'shy' one? 2. Should the taming/ feeding be alternated between me and my wife (daily?) to ensure they don't just bond with one of us and eventually become territorial around us (and also our 3 year old)? 3. Silly question but can we 'potty train' the birds to perhaps poop at a specific spot when we eventually let them out to free-flight at our home? If not whats your method to keep your home clean of bird poop? Thank you so much!

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, thank you for your kind words. To answer your questions: 1) You're quite right, taming the brave one first is the way to go. It's best to separate the birds for the taming session (i. e. let one out of the cage to tame them while the other stays inside), but this isn't obligatory. It's perfectly fine to use this taming method with more than one bird in the cage. 2) Zebra finches aren't territorial against humans, so no worries about your little one. Alternating the feeding schedule is still a good idea because it's nice for everyone if the birds bond with your wife, too. 3) I'm not sure whether you can potty-train zebra finches. That said, a bird perch or two in the room, especially one initially adorned with some spray millet, works wonders to attract the little guys and to keep messes to a minimum. Birds tend to find perches more comfortable than flat surfaces, so they'll gravitate to the former, effectively reducing the time they spend making messes elsewhere. Hope this helps!

@TwainRyanLee 3 жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch Thank you so much for the detailed answers! Looking forward to your next videos!

@Kuttyautocar1992 5 жыл бұрын

hi mam am having zebra finch and white finch 3 pair am having how could i tame with them/?

@sergiowuppertal7090 3 жыл бұрын

Wish Flor did you use as a big treat???

@ilyaskempter536 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing voice

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@xxzanexx4283 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for advice i got a bird a day ago

@samircobra1670 4 жыл бұрын

Tenkyou

@debbyrousse4819 5 жыл бұрын

At what time do you open the cage to let them out? Right away? After a few days/weeks? I would be so worried they will not return to the cage and what to do when indeed they don't?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

There's a birdtaming playlist on this channel which answers all these questions and more :)

@SynthAISymphony152 6 жыл бұрын

Made my day POTATO CAM hahahahaha

@nybb8938 4 жыл бұрын

Could you please advise. What kind / typr of finch should i get that aren't too noisy. I live in an apartment building and want to get a pair and tame them.

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 жыл бұрын

None. All finches are noisy. If you live somewhere where the walls are paper-thin, you'll be in trouble with any bird.

@nicholaslouis1368 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of treats that i should use to tame my finch?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of finch you have, but this may be a good place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7t8i9hyltrGhYE.html

@user-rd9my1nk8m 6 жыл бұрын

U are the best

@oliverrickard9970 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work for a zebra or bengalese finch?

@cc-hi4ib 5 жыл бұрын

Random question, but did you clip your bird's wings? I'm considering it, but I'm not sure yet. Should I? Is it okay for the bird?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, please don't clip your bird's wings! I've never done so with any of my birds and never would. Clipping wings results in lack of flight, lack of flight results in muscle atrophy, muscle atrophy makes birds weak and ill, and weak and ill birds die. There are no proven benefits with regards to taming either. Don't do it!

@Surronyyy4866 2 жыл бұрын

So cut!

@claraalebrook3857 5 жыл бұрын

Man, do I suck.. pigeons are different.. thank you for these videos. I'll give it a go.

@frankgravy5150 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know who you are lady but with such a soothing voice you could tame a pterodactyl.

@Hello-os1qy 2 жыл бұрын

How cute

@rishikabilimoria6804 4 жыл бұрын

I love your voice

@mysticalkatsong5234 3 жыл бұрын

Does this also work with Zebra Finch birds?

@wnedy.. 5 жыл бұрын

we have a wild goldfinch, about 5 months old? he’s a bit skittish but after calming down he does go on our hands sometimes but he isn’t tame at all, will this work on him since he’s still a bit young?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this will work on any age (as all the other taming tips on this channel). It is a complete myth that only young birds can be tamed.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

That said, if your goldfinch was wild-caught (especially if it was recently), it is better to release him back into the wild, and to get a captive-bred goldfinch from a reputable breeder instead.

@user-ir6cy1ws9c 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting a bird, if I want a bird that shows lots of affection. What sorts should I get? Are Finches or canaries good?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, if you want an affectionate pet, I suggest you don't get a bird. It takes a long time to build trust with birds, and even though some species will tolerate touch, most birds do not like it. Canaries and finches are very difficult to tame for first-time bird owners, and they don't enjoy touch at all. - Please also keep in mind that birds live at least 15 years on average, even the small ones, and that they will need at least 4-6 hours of free flight and social interaction every single day of their lives; so they are a big commitment.

@batyaparshan9968 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get the untamed bird back into the cage after letting him out??

@Marcel.Carnivore 5 жыл бұрын

Which bird is easier? finch or Canary? becouse of much work and do they suffer if I dont let them fly out everyday from cage?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

No bird is easy. Both finches and canaries should be kept at least in pairs. And yes, they will suffer if they don't get free flight. Birds need at least 6-8 hours of free flight every single day or they will get very sick.

@isabellsurber8046 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 zebra finches and one zebra finch with a white mutation the 2 zebra finches eat from my hand time to time but they are still very scared of me.

@carolfan178 5 жыл бұрын

what fresh greens can you feed a zebra finch?

@mediatrix.471 5 жыл бұрын

Carol Fan Just feed them the food they give you in store

@je20108 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What I don't understand in this process is, how he can go back to the cage if he is not completely tamed? In general, how can i make the bird go back to cage when it is not completely tamed?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

There's a video on this channel just about that :)

@je20108 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was thinking i saw almost all the videos 😊 that mean s i must check more carefully. Thanks again.

@abdelkarimaziz6899 6 жыл бұрын

I like you for what you doing and what you are

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@ywoisug8845 5 жыл бұрын

My canary bites my hand. How can I tame him? Every time I try to feed him by hand, he attacks my hand. What do I do?

@vimalanandhan4901 6 жыл бұрын

Akka zebra finches ku Yenna greenish food tharradhu

@123omar123321 2 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to let him out of the cage in a room that’s small? Or do they need big rooms? Do the exercises need to be in a specific room all the time or it can be mixed up as long as it’s bird-proof? I’m only asking because my personal room is pretty small but rather use it rather than other rooms in the house. Thanks! :)

@idirgh505 2 жыл бұрын

The size of the room doesn't matter as long as you close the windows and door, and make sure to cover any transparent glass like windows so it doesn't crash into them, and also any small spaces it can hide in

@DaRk_ScOrPiO 3 жыл бұрын

How do you bring the Goldfinch into the cage without catching ( he might fly) him after you've finished training?!

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 жыл бұрын

There's a video on this channel on how to get your bird back into their cage.

@geomango20 6 жыл бұрын

great video! though would this also work with budgies? I've seen a lot of videos where they tell you to stick your hand into the budgie's cage a few minutes a day and give him treats for doing so.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marco! Yes, this works with budgies, too. As for the sticking your hand into the cage, this is literally the worst thing one can do - if you're unsure why, please watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJh5nMZo3-Crp2g.html Hope this helps!

@geomango20 6 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks so much!!

@geomango20 6 жыл бұрын

Oh I have another question. Would it be okay if I placed my bird's (a budgie) cage in my room at least for the first 2 weeks of getting him? My dilemma here is that there isn't much human interaction here (though I stay here a lot), but this is the most bird-proof room in the house. I'd want his first time out of the cage to be safe and comfortable because the area downstairs is an open plan where he could easily get to the kitchen from the living room etc.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Bird-proof and calm sounds good so that your budgie can get settled in. Just make sure he isn't alone all day - actually, if you can, by all means, get two! They will be just as easy to tame and are a lot more fun than a single one.

@karimersej7448 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m trying to put ny canary back in Its cage but it doesnt Want to. I have tried to put a cucumber inside its cage but my canary is just standing without doing anything. Please help!

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 жыл бұрын

I see you've already found the video tutorial on how to do just that ;)

@peachbox9217 6 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video and I might not get answers but I'll ask anyway, does this method work on green cheeked conures? She had also mentioned in another video that putting your hands inside the bird's cage is extremely bad and will break the trust you built with your bird, however, I've seen many videos where they recommended that step after a few days because it'll help the bird get used to your hands. Putting treats outside the cage is another step I had never seen before

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, this works on all birds, green-cheeked conures as well. - As for the putting your hands in a bird cage thing, just because a lot of people do it doesn't mean it's right. A lot of people eat Tide Pods too, but that doesn't make it a smart idea. I've very clearly explained the bird psychology behind proper taming in the respective video. 90% of my advice, including giving treats outside the cage to reinforce a positive experience for the bird, seems like common sense to me, but apparently common sense isn't as common as I'd thought. Unfortunately, as long as people keep putting their own petty lack of patience and willpower over the most profound life needs of their feathered fellow creatures (safety/not wanting to feel like they're about to die), people will keep sticking their hands into cages and scaring birds to death. Again, just because a large part of humanity acts incredibly stupid and disrespectful towards nature, that doesn't make it right.

@peachbox9217 6 жыл бұрын

First of all, thank you so much for replying to my comment! secondly, I'm very sorry for not doing enough research, I still didn't get my bird and I was going to use that method but thankfully I've had came across your video, I'll definitely follow your instructions and be very patient. I hope my bird won't be scared of me and lives a great life Again, thank you!

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, no problem! My rant wasn't directed at you, it was just in general :) Green-cheeked conures can be real darlings when treated right and I'm sure you'll do excellently. Any other questions you have now or down the line, feel free to ask!

@chupacabra1176 6 жыл бұрын

What greens do u give a zebra finch

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Cucumber, grasses, lamb's lettuce, chickweed and others. If store-bought, make sure you buy organic, and if picked from the wild, don't pick near busy streets. Always wash and dry greens thoroughly before feeding them.

@zedshah4138 5 жыл бұрын

xcelent videos

@lionking20101000 6 жыл бұрын

so cute

@seleneoftheheavens 6 жыл бұрын

I just want to ask if this technique can be used with a 3 month old Mynah bird? A Mynah bird needs a shallow pool of water to bathe in but I remember in your previous video you said that you should not put your hand in your bird's cage. What can I do to address this issue and still build trust with my bird? Thank you and looking forward to your response.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, this technique works for all birds. And not just Mynahs, all birds must bathe. This is best accomplished during their daily free flight session. Several hours of out-of-cage time/free flight per day is an absolute necessity for all birds, including Mynahs. Providing a bath dish outside the cage also has the added benefit of preventing moisture and mould in the cage, the latter of which can prove fatal to birds' sensitive respiratory systems.

@seleneoftheheavens 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your response. I will keep your words in mind in taming and training my bird. Also is it alright to let my bird out for free flight if she is not yet that tamed. I mean she seems alright with my company and she did the slow blink but she still seems a bit antsy around me. I am quite wary if I can be able to convince her to go inside the cage after because I am not sure she trusts me yet. Anyway thanks for keeping us informed about how to take care of our birds. I was mostly clueless about how to take care of my bird until I stumbled upon this channel after searching on tips on how to teach my bird to talk. But now after seeing your videos I see how it's more important to tame your bird first before anything else.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 жыл бұрын

No problem, it's really nice to see you're making an effort to understand your bird better. I'm happy to help so if you have any further question, don't be shy to ask. Since your bird is antsy around you, start with the process in this video: 1) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2VoqSkp8qzdqM.html Do this for at least a week, then 2) proceed to feed her treats as explained here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8qoaLur27XWoGg.html And yes, as soon as your Mynah doesn't freak out in your presence, you should let her out every day. Free flight is crucial to a bird's health. It will greatly diminish her stress levels and in turn make it easier for her to start trusting you. How do you get her to get back in her cage? Here's an entire video on just that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6eHZ9Z2m9WbZo0.html Never grab or force your bird to go back. The way to do it is to set a "time window" for you bird and close the cage door when she goes back into the cage on her own to feed or drink. For example, if you need to leave the house at 3PM, tell yourself "If she goes back into the cage between 2.15PM and 2.45PM, I'm going to close the door", then calmly do it. Adding treats to the cage when it's time to go back inside helps, too. This way you'll never run into problems with free flight.

@seleneoftheheavens 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am looking forward to see more your adventures with Leporello. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us...

@hiimperson1083 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, could you please tell me how old was Leporello when you got him?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I got Leporello as a fledgling, I think about six weeks old, but you can train birds of any age to become as tame as he is.

@hiimperson1083 5 жыл бұрын

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks Thank you. He is an amazing bird.

@yazider88 6 жыл бұрын

Thx sister

@biankadomokos5731 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! What can i do if I don't have the treats which is in the video?

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 жыл бұрын

Use different treats.

@biankadomokos5731 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, thank you!

@mat0_0_0 4 жыл бұрын

can java sparrows be tamed (not from baby bird)

@misspugparis_746 6 жыл бұрын

Can yo do a bird cage tour

@manoloarana6692 4 жыл бұрын

hello! I have a Cardinal that is 2 months old and I´ve been doing what you say in this video, but I am afraid that when I let him out the cage I won´tbe able to get him back to the cage , How do I make him to come back to the cage without me having to catch him?? Please help me, I love your videos btw!

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Manolo, there's a "how to get your bird back into the cage" video on this channel which should help :)

@merardaahmedyounes6796 Жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch I can't find it..

@carolfan178 5 жыл бұрын

HELP ive been owning my zebra finches for over two weeks but they are still scared of me. any suggestions on how to finger tame them would be great

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 жыл бұрын

Here's a playlist on how to tame birds which will help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2VoqSkp8qzdqM.html Also, bear in mind that with bird taming, you must think in weeks and months, not in days -- especially with zebra finches who are difficult to tame. Just as a friendship with another human takes time to build, so does a friendship with birds! This community is here if you have questions.

@carolfan178 5 жыл бұрын

@@leporellothegoldfinch thanks😊