Why you should NEVER put your hand into your bird's cage

Leporello the Goldfinch – Birdtaming Tips & Tricks

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I have a feeling this is going to be a controversial one... it's just that I'm getting so many comments regarding this matter, I felt it would be more efficient to just make a video about it. - My apologies to those who already know this, I thought I'd provide some more background on a bird's way of thinking, so that there's a bit for everyone. [CLICK TO EXPAND]
FAQ:
Q: How do I change my bird's food/water dish, then?
A: Use exterior feeders and waterers which can be changed from outside the cage. Exterior waterers can be ordered online or found in every pet shop. Exterior feeders are harder to find. I use ones similar to these: amzn.to/2N1Eok0 (affiliate link)
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Here's the entire bird taming series:
Step 0: NEVER EVER DO THIS is you want your bird to trust you (You're watching this!)
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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@eurslaecho3681 5 лет назад

I have a question, how do I get the food out and feed it?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Use exterior feeders and waterers which can be changed from outside the cage. Exterior waterers can be ordered online or found in every pet shop. Exterior feeders are harder to find. I use ones similar to these: amzn.to/2N1Eok0 (affiliate link)

@Keklik2022 5 лет назад

Good afternoon. Good video. How to raise the zeal of goldfinches that they were able to participate in the competition?

@Toltecgrl 4 года назад

Darn I never knew this and I’ve had my parakeets for 5 years now and I put my hand in to hang cuttlebone and treats and food and water. I blew it 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank You for the video!

@desisarod 4 года назад

@@leporellothegoldfinch no no, it's a fair question

@raptorix-animations 2 года назад

@@Toltecgrl When I do that I do it at night when my birds are sleeping 😴

@nebuchadnezzarii5421 6 лет назад

I think this also applies to humans, if we consider scale and proportion. If a hand that was twice the size of my body came in through my bedroom door, I think I might experience stress-induced shock...

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Haha, but in all seriousness: What an excellently illustrative image!

@joeyossia2827 6 лет назад

Yeah for the bird you are a blue whale

@carlingtonvaldez9283 5 лет назад

What if you need to change water

@Superchief-bk4wf 3 года назад

Not true I would just be happy

@emacarcani7748 3 года назад

@@leporellothegoldfinch I have a bird named rio and he is a canary

@hiddens2346 6 лет назад

There is *one* problem with this channel. And that is, that it is underrated. It needs to be much more popular than what it is now.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Aww! What a kind thing to say. Thank you. You can always spread the love by sharing :) This channel would be nothing without this lovely community.

@carrotsandcucumbers8214 5 лет назад

I think you're right. If a big hand came into my house and said "Be my friend" I would not say no but terrified.

@a.a.armstrong5326 4 года назад

Thank you for truly understanding bird behavior in captivity and for creating as natural an environment an indoor bird can have.

@Aslan-ij2jf 5 лет назад

This is such a great tip! I avoid putting my hand in my canaries’ cage as much as possible now. When I give them treats, I put the doors down (they collapse both ways) and offer them treats with my hands outside. While they’re in the cage I only interact with them through the bars, which they seem much more comfortable with! I’m hoping they will soon be able to venture outside the cage

@ricardomarques4786 6 лет назад

Im starting to understand why even though my neighbours seem nice I sometimes get the impression they dont like me

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Better leave the gun at home next time you visit them for coffee ;)

@ricardomarques4786 6 лет назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks I love people with a jovial sense of humor :D Shortly before christmas a friend of mine who breeds canaries gave me a young one. He spends most of his days alone while Im at work so one weekend I decided to let him out of the cage and he seemed pretty happy I guess but later when it came time to put him inside the cage he didnt want to go so I ended up having to chase him for a while. Was this a big mistake? When is the time right for letting him out so he can enjoy a bit more freedom like your finch does without having trouble making him go back to his cage? (cellphones and treats did not work)

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Congratulations on your new canary! The trick is to not force an untame bird to go into the cage, but rather to set a time window for when he has to be back inside. Since birds have an insanely fast metabolism, they go back to their cages to eat and drink at least every half hour or so. So, for example, if you want your bird to be in his cage by 4PM, stick around between 3.15 and 3.45 and simply close the door on him when he's inside the cage. Because you are quite right, chasing a bird is never a good idea. - Another hint, many birds get quite panicky about 1 hour before dusk, so it's a lot easier to get them into their cage before that! Even a tame bird like Leporello is almost impossible to get into his cage during this sensitive time. One final thing, if you spend most of your time at work and can't manage to spend at least 4-5 hours actively interacting with your bird (not judging here, I know life generally is like that!), I strongly suggest you get your canary a canary girlfriend. After all, you have your life, your family, friends and your job, but your bird only has you! A pair of them will actually be easier to tame than a single one, and they will obviously be a lot more fun to watch, too. Hope this helps :)

@mikemurphy2151 5 лет назад

Ricardo Marques i

@Turtletoots3 4 года назад

Stop sticking your hand through your neighbour's wondows😂

@yayeet9451 6 лет назад

What do I do I have already “tamed” my bird that way? They would stand on my hand if it has food in it and they seem to be very used to my hand and my presence, but how do I establish a relationship with them as not a “Functioning robot, bird feeder” but as a friend that they love to be with? And if you need the information they’re lutino lovebirds aged 6 months old, bought them when they were 4 months old (dont worry I bought them from a good responsible bird breeder that treats his animals like humans and not bricks like chain pet stores), one is male and the other is female. Also, will I be able to tame them faster and better because they aren’t scared of my hand now? or no? Have a nice day!

@lehfabduck7668 4 года назад

Damn this comment was a year ago and no one responded to you,das sad

@deadaccountlol340 4 года назад

Dang a 2 year old comment without answers that sucks :/

@rosendogarridoromero2537 3 года назад

@stanmvrshh1709 3 года назад

@Lucas birds live longer then 2 years if treated right-

@ueberryskxes6451 3 года назад

I think u just leave the cage open for them to do whatever! Sorry abt no one responding to you

@stellau3028 5 лет назад

So how to clean and change the toys ?? I have many birds and moving them from one cage in the next just to change and clean is just as stressful .

@Tommmmmmms15 4 месяца назад

Have you figured it out? ( plz I need help)

@carissagreene6115 5 лет назад

This is extremely informative and helpful. There's always gonna be people that disagree or whatever but in the end, bird owners need to try different methods from people who know what they are talking about until they find something that works. As far as getting pet owners who don't really think about how the bird is feeling THANK YOU.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Thanks, Carissa! It's always nice to see a nuanced opinion :)

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

*Hello beautiful people, sorry for the long break - a new video is coming this April 15th! If you have any requests, feel free to leave them in the comments. Stay tuned :) Edit: Trying to make it a good one - date updated! Can't wait to share!*

@Blazemalta 6 лет назад

Great.. would like to see you guys again. How about correct perches for birds as a informative vid.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

+Blazemalta Thank you, that's an excellent idea! Happy to see you around, hope all is well with you and Gigi :)

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@rosannafraccalvieri1282 6 лет назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks

@W1ckedSt1ck 6 лет назад

upload more vids so that i can learn how to tame my gold finch .thanks for the tips

@Serel25 6 лет назад

What about for moving my bird to another cage, cleaning the cage and changing food and toys around? I have 2 month old baby canaries and had to move them to a bigger cage today which meant i had to handle them. They were really scared and i felt so sad but it had to be done. I have a brother and sister in the same cage and noticed today the brother is bullying the sister so separated them. Then they missed eachother so much and looked miserable so i rejoined them but in a much bigger cage. Its so hard to do anything without putting hand in cage

@trillianweatherwax4181 6 лет назад

I clean the cage when my birds are not inside. You should not leave them in the cage all of the time. My cage is open almost 24/7 (I secured my room big time). But I feed them when they are inside and this is what i do: I walk to the cage with the food bowl. As soon as they look at me i show them the food. As soon as they noticed the bowl, I put it inside of the cage slowly and walk away immediatly. It took some time but now they know what is coming and dont get scared anymore. I hope this helps a little =)

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Hanna knows her stuff.

@sandralodin7152 6 лет назад

This was a nice and informative video. Thanks for help me understand why my birds are not comfortable in cage

@kaylaplayz4232 6 лет назад

I just bought a bird and made the exact apposite as she said.. I put my hand in the cage and i think he was scared because i could see his heart beating so fast.. Now that i see this video im like Oh no i totaly messed up.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Don't worry, you can undo this! First of all, give your bird three or four days to settle in. Only change food and water, but don't interact with him. This is important because it will subconsciously tell him that his new environment does not pose any danger. After this initial settling-in period, start with this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWeoAsBdOFo.html

@hiiitzmarii 4 года назад

same. he’s scared of me now

@mohamedjuhmani5719 3 года назад

True is soooo same like me

@sewerpickles2344 5 лет назад

I have a 15 year old lovebird who has never been tamed, and I thought that putting my hand in her cage could build trust. Thank you for making this video!

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

My pleasure! There's a birdtaming playlist on this channel which you and your lovebird could find helpful.

@denitsairidzharova933 3 года назад

You are saving many bird’s lives thank you!!!!

@iliasl7066 6 лет назад

Thank you so much i now understand why my canary doesnt trust me thank you Edit: wrong grammar xD

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

My absolute pleasure! Glad it helps :)

@ironbanana2351 6 лет назад

Ewa ilias

@mondraymondo 5 лет назад

Yeah same. The kind of cage i got for mine makes my hand have to go inside. Ofc he doesnt like it...

@Hendrickson1989 5 лет назад

I love how you say "nooo" omg, also, I can be your friend, with or without gun.

@liz-anne2432 5 лет назад

1:41 yo he FLIPPING me off lol Love this video I'm looking at getting a finch so these are helpful

@lisetteriendeau7662 3 года назад

If my canary flies away around the room...how do I get him back to his cage?

@mrmalware4009 6 лет назад

1:07 [Birds mind] its a bird [wait that's me] its a plane no ITS A HAND!!

@DA-wx3uo 2 года назад

OMG!!! Thank you so much for this!!! 🙏🙏🙏 I did wrong and I was happy he is eating out of my hand inside the cage but wondering why the second I move he panicks. Great trick, I hope I can still reverse my mistake and correct it so as to build a strong bond based on trust!! 🙏🙏🙏🥰

@kimoslice1613 4 года назад

The wisest and the most intelligent way to tame goldfinchs I've ever seen

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Thank you. I hope that one day, it will just be the common sense way of taming birds.

@conflicted_contortionist5209 6 лет назад

Um how do I make Charlie social because he loves me but utterly refused to be near anyone else and it annoying because sometimes I'm sleep ate in the weekend and my sister gets him God knows how but I can tell Charlie is mortified and the minute he sees me he flies to my hand and screams like as though trying to tell me how much he hates my sister never let her near him then my dad calls us to eat breakfast and I have Charlie my dad starts screaming WHY DO YOU HAVE CHARLIE AND NOT MELANIE YOU ARE SO SELFISH YOU DO THIS WITH EVERY PET MELANIE GOT HIM FIRST SHE GETS TO HOLD HIM SHE IS ONLY HERE TWICE A MONTH AND SHE WANTS TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM I get so mad I yell WOW YEAH JUST TREAT CHARLIE LIKE HES AN OBJECT AND NOT A LIVING CREATURE WITH STRONGER EMOTIONS THAN YOU COULD DREAM OF Then I put charie in his cage and yell THERE NOW MELANIE CAN BE THE BIRD EXPERT HOW ABOUT THAT SHE DOES NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT HIS DIET SHOULD BE BUT DO I CARE NOPE LET HER STICK HER HAND IN THE CAGE GRAB HIM DO WHATEVER SHE WANT BECAUSE APPARENTLY TO ALL OF YOU HE IS JUST A TOY And just so you know he flew to me it was his choice Please help if he does not become social properly my dad is going to make me more sad than I already constantly am And I don't know the proper way to do it

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

You cannot make a bird "social" by your definition. Explain to your father and your sister that if they want to interact with the bird, they will have to go through the same taming steps as you. Give them this example: Just because you have a good friend at school/work, does that mean you'll be friends with every random stranger off the street because he's human, too? The answer is a clear "no", and the same goes for a bird's mind: They trust people on an individual basis, not generally. Every stranger (= everyone who doesn't interact with the bird on a DAILY basis) is perceived as a threat by a bird, and leaving a bird with such a stranger is very stressful for the bird. I repeat, your sister would have to interact with Charlie daily for Charlie to be comfortable around her. If she only has time for him twice a month, the best she can do is feed him the occasional treats and thus built a positive base of interaction for the bird. But she will have to accept that he will be a lot less comfortable around her than he is around you. This is ingrained in the biological nature of birds, there is nothing that can be done about it except for your sister taking it very, very slow and taming him herself with the gentlest method possible.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Also, I know it is hard particularly when you're speaking to people who know less about birds than you do, but remember that everybody can be educated and taught about them. Instead of yelling, try taking a few deep breaths and explain the needs of your bird with as calm and rational a voice as possible. Don't yell back at people even if they yell at you. If you manage to state the facts calmly and clearly (even if you have to repeat them for a couple of weeks), other people will come to their senses eventually. As an owner, it's your duty to protect Charlie from harmful scenarios, and keeping calm will go a long way.

@conflicted_contortionist5209 6 лет назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks thanks and yup I have been explaining they have to do the same process and no they still rush it 😐 guess I have to watch Charlie like a hawk (friendly of course 😂)

@little_astro581 6 лет назад

Crazy_parrot _person Do whatever you want but pls don’t scream while he’s hearing you he will be scared. (He=your parrot)

@mondraymondo 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! I never thought of it that way but it does make sense... like friendship, its best to not force

@nebuchadnezzarii5421 6 лет назад

This channel is, by a great margin, the most useful finch resource on the internet! Pretty much all the advice on this channel also works for goldfinch/canary mules, too (and probably a lot more breeds of birds). There is one person who has disliked the video - so we can probably assume that there is one imbecile who insists on creating a hellish environment for a bird. On behalf of all people who love their birds, thank you for another excellent video! P.S. the "be my friend!" with gun part - I laughed too loud for a public setting. No one in that train carriage is ever going to want to be my friend. Cursed headphones...

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Thank you for your kind words! Also, glad you were entertained, haha. I'm surprised at that one disliker too, but contrarily because I thought there would be a lot more of them; it's a rather sensitive topic, after all, seeing as RU-vid has so many videos of people sticking their hands into cages with frightened birds. Thus it makes me all the happier to see that there are also many people with common sense and empathy for their birds! - Thank you again.

@nebuchadnezzarii5421 6 лет назад

Personally, I think that if someone opts to dislike a video such as this one (i.e. a topic that that warns of a potentially fatal outcome), they should at least have the decency to write a comment expressing their reasoning. All of the comments here are positive, so the disliker has opted to condemn the video without providing any information as a counter. You have demonstrated your credibility as an outstanding bird trainer, so it is very annoying to see some thoughtless, anonymous person come by and ruin the perfect score of a perfectly made video. It takes a split second to click the 'thumbs down', and it was just disheartening to see it on a video with such valuable information for bird health. So I felt that I should comment, in the hope that dislikers might see it and take the time to educate us on the supposed benefits of cage invasion...

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Your cause is noble and I agree with your curiosity. Yes, it surely would be interesting to hear their reason. But then again, this is the Internet, and people form opinions on all kinds of factors. Perhaps they didn't like the shaky cam at the beginning, or the voiceover, or this stance on the matter; perhaps they've simply had a bad day, or this cropped up in their newsfeed and they have no interest in birds. Whatever it is, it's all right. That said, I appreciate where your heart is. :)

@0000ASH0000 3 года назад

I think it depends on the situation. My finch likes to stare at me and sing when I change water or food. If you move slowly and try talking or whistling to it, the bird becomes quite calm.

@koolkid848 3 года назад

So, can I use the little doors on the walls, for feeding and giving fresh water? Because they don’t freak out when I do that.

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 года назад

Yes, excellent idea!

@ayaacademy7657 4 года назад

Thank you so much please continue making videos about birds 🐦 I am learning so much ❤️

@Suspectnumber203 2 года назад

That gold finch is so cute

@tepitoche 5 лет назад

Leporello is such a lovely bird! And his owner is very wise. I came here for bird taming tips but your insights apply to humans as well. There is a fearful little bird inside each of us who must be kept safe, cared for and loved. If the only lesson we learned in life was how to befriend our bird-self, we wouldn't need anything else to be happy. Love your videos! Please keep them coming! Subscribed.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Hi tika, thank you for your kind words. Your analogy with the little bird inside of us is beautiful, and very true!

@emachimia 4 года назад

Thanks for the very convincing explanation on birds’ psychology. I think, you should show in a video how to deal with practical common problems like: cleaning the cage, replacing food and beverages for example by using the right accessories, and how and wether to fetch a bird, when this is needed. You may have a situation, where the bird insists moving around the cage, while you are cleaning it.

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Hi Emanuele, thank you for your feedback. I agree, some of those videos would be nice. Usually birds are very happy to give up the cage when it is being cleaned - which is very necessary, since a thorough clean can only be done in the shower/bathtub, and birds usually shouldn't be anywhere near those things!

@emachimia 4 года назад

My Goldfinch does not like to give up his/her cage or, at least, to move/fly to the other side of the window, while I am simply removing the bottom drawer of the cage. He gets so stressed, that I had to fetch him on a couple of occasions and set him on the top of a piece of furniture, from where he was eventually quietly watching my actions, but, as soon as I was done, he flew back and took possession of his headquarter, and if I am not quick enough, he flies back before I am done and the stress begins again. He seems to forget the stress immediately afterwards and to enjoy his/her cleaned place, but I would like to avoid this stress, without having to move to another room. I would really like to build the trust, you have been capable to build with your Leporello. By the way, Leporello has withish or pale grey moustaches, this is a typical feature for a female. I have t o renovel my compliments, as you have made an impressive contribution to the understanding of birds’ psychology.

@benyasmine8989 3 года назад

Hello, thank you a lot for this video, but how can I do to cut my bird's nails ? I should put my hand in the cage, I have no choise. Please can you advise me ?

@angelikasochalska8748 3 года назад

Thanks so much for recommending me this video when I commented about taming my cockatiel this was very helpful and I won't put my hand in the cage anymore!

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 года назад

My pleasure, glad it helped! Best of success building a bond with your cockatiel outside the cage - if you need anything, feel free to ask.

@Hajde_budalla 2 года назад

I adopted my boy at about 2 or 3 years old. He is wild. I can’t give him medicine or clip his nails if i do not reach in to his cage. He’s been with me for 4 years, he lets me put my head next to him and stand close and sing to him (outside of the cage). I get what you are saying. No one should ever crowd or force interaction, because it can kill them, frightens them, etc. A bird is not a toy, its a wild creature. But I also think maybe it underestimates a bird’s understanding that if he’s lived with you for years, he doesn’t see you as a huge threat. I think they are wild and demand to be independent ( I have a grass keet, so a small one like a finch, not a big parrot), and they deserve to be respected and treated with care. I’ve handled my bird for about a dozen times over 4 years. I can see that he knows I’m not a big threat, but nevertheless he demands autonomy.

@sEEE724 Год назад

You can train your bird to “consent” and allow you to grab and hold them. Go to flock talks channel she has a whole video about it I think the title is something like “grabbing my birds wing”

@maksuderenkartal5585 4 года назад

I have put my hand in to the cage two times and now my canary scares more at my hand, what should i do?help me!

@mahadahmedbaloch 4 года назад

Maksud Eren Kartal me tooooo... HEEEEELP

@ahmedmhirsi4053 6 лет назад

I really love your goldfinch 🕊💕

@christiesilva6918 Год назад

Hello, can i put a mirror in the goldfiches cage? Thanks

@leporellothegoldfinch Год назад

Hello, no, please don't, this causes severe psychological disturbance in birds!

@christiesilva6918 Год назад

@@leporellothegoldfinch oh thank you so much, so glad i asked first, thanks again ⚘⚘⚘

@v4d3rm4n 5 лет назад

what about changing water or food dishes etc?

@georginahannay 4 года назад

What a fantastic channel, I’ve just got two finches and it’s been a great help!!! Thank you ♥️

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

My pleasure, happy to help :)

@gremlin5934 Год назад

i have a question. my bird is new and whenever i try changing the birds food/ water (can be chsnged from the outside) he goes out of his way to try and bite my fingers

@anjacveklo 4 года назад

What if my budgie is half-tamed and likes eatind from the hand? Is it okay?

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

No! See the explanation in the video. A bird's cage must be their safe space where nothing and nobody can follow them.

@brooklyn2145 5 лет назад

How do I put food in the cage without putting my hand in there? I have zebra finches they eat cucumbers

@maggiezeng3787 3 года назад

Zebra finches eat cucumbers? Thanks!

@FaddysPlace 5 лет назад

Thank you for the valuable information. Your lessons are the best I've seen thus far.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Thank you, glad to be of help :)

@geomango20 6 лет назад

How should I change my bird's food bowls in the early days of his sytay in my house then?

@geomango20 6 лет назад

Oh and this apply to budgies also?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Always use exterior feeders and water dispensers. Not only are they less stressful for the bird, they also allow for a stranger to care for your bird (when you're on holiday) and they are much hygienic because the bird cannot soil them with droppings.

@angelenan6058 5 лет назад

This makes a lot of sense! I just got a green cheek conure almost a week ago. He's very shy and I thought maybe putting my hand in slowly would get him used to the idea of my trying to touch him. I had no ill intentions but now I unde rstand why he would avoid my hand at all costs. Great video btw!

@1st1anarkissed Год назад

Experienced burd person here. They really don't just die. They bash themselves against the bars breaking feathers and taking bruises and having a terrible experience. It's a trauma.I have to reach in occasionally. I make the peaceful chattering of friendly bird and look sideways for prey eyes. The hand avoids the bird and gets its job done. If it's perch cleaning, one at a tim starting closest to the door so the bird sees what you are doing. They may be twits, but they do think when calm. Be calm, don't yap human, nod like a Japanese person and keep a 3/4 angle on your face towards the bid. Move slowly, smoothly, and without hesitation to do your caretaking duties. Bird will get the idea. Wait as long with the interior stuff as you can, focus on trays and dishes for a new bird. Let him get iver his kidnapping and stuff.

@1st1anarkissed Год назад

Remember, too, the average caged bird is not bred in large flights. Your bird may have never been out of his cage in all his life. Another month won't bother him, he still doesn't know what he is missing. Give him the security he has always has, keep the cage closed and his private space, just until he visibly relaxes in your company. No point letting him out to bash against windows in panic. I let mine out in the evening after the blinds are drawn and cooking is done.

@ThoughtBecomeThing 6 лет назад

How to clean or maintain the cage in this case?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

NEVER when the bird is in it. First, the stress from the hand plus the cleaning supplies is huge. What's even worse, birds have incredibly sensitive respiratory systems, so any cleaning fumes are toxic for them (even natural essential oils!). Most cages can be separated into a top and bottom half. Cage cleaning should always be done during a bird's free flight session. Usually the top half only needs a quick wiping down with a wet cloth, anyway. (Again, this is not be done if the bird is inside the cage, but most birds will be quite happy perching on top of it, watching you work.) - One then takes the bottom have and leaves the top (wire) half in the room, so that the bird can perch on his cage if he wants to. Outside, you can then clean the bottom half properly: empty the bedding, wash and scrub it thoroughly under the shower with hot water and a mild dish soap, rinse, dry thoroughly with a towel and then refill with clean bedding. After this, you take the bottom half back to the room and put the wire half back on top. That's it.

@ThoughtBecomeThing 6 лет назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks Thank you for the answer. It will be interesting to told us some tips about free flight.

@cibolahighstudent 6 лет назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks I have a pair of lovebirds that are wild and when let out they fly in panic and fly into lights, etc.. I am working on building a trusting relationship but they have never been handled or tamed properly. So far they are not interested in companionship as the male and female pair are strongly bonded to one another. How do I clean the cage in this case without having to grab them and transfer them to a mini cage? Any advice helps.

@noreetaqutta8607 Год назад

How do I clean the cage? I sometimes remove one perch at a time to wipe it.

@HEARTSF3RMEH Год назад

When I put my hand in my cage it just nibbles on me softly or just going on my hand is that normal?

@aurin2586 5 лет назад

so, .. if I have already put my hand in the cage, and he starts to hate me,.. can I build the trust again?

@StevieJack 6 лет назад

I just deleted a few bookmarks that suggested this, I have subscribed, great stuff, I am thinking of getting a Finch or two, I am trying to learn how to keep them properly, thank you!

@themanbehindtheslaughter3480 4 года назад

Our new blue and gold will just fly out and crash into a window or wall... what do I do

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

There's a birdtaming playlist on this channel which will help you.

@lucythewolf5642 4 года назад

I have a question: What if i need to clean their cage? And i have a problem: Every one says that i need to get my bird out of the cage every day, but im to scared because when he gets free he fly around the house and he crush into objects and freaks out. How is Leporello so calm?

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Make sure your room is bird-proof (don't let your bird fly around the whole house, of course he will panic), and most importantly, build trust with your bird first. There's a bird taming playlist on this channel which will help you.

@coop5329 4 года назад

Please make exception of hand-raised birds to these rules. It does sometimes happen that a chick is not fed by the parents and the options are to take over feeding it by hand, or just let it die. Birds raised by humans do not react as described in these videos. I have occasionally raised canaries and Brazilian cardinals when the parents rejected them. These birds live in open cages (in a safe closed bird room) where they can go in and out as they choose. They are accustomed to my hand entering the cage because in their earliest infancy that hand was bringing a meal. Now it is often bringing a treat or a toy. These birds are also not afraid of me looking straight at them. As adults they still approach my hand because of the positive associations. I don't try to hold or pet them, but they will often jump on my hand or arm and ride around while I am feeding the rest of the birds. Contrary to what I have usually read, they also successfully interact with their own species, breed and raise young. On occasions when I have to pick up and restrain one of these tame birds, for instance to trim toenails, I wear thin dark-colored leather gloves (cardinals bite very hard and do not let go!). Being restrained is stressful to the birds, but none has ever developed a fear response to my ungloved hands afterward.

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Thank you for your contribution. I oppose hand-raising for entertainment purposes, because it inevitably leads to psychologically maladjusted birds (thus causing suffering to these magnificent creatures), so I won't make an exception.

@regal_cat 6 лет назад

Adorable ^.^ Scuttles is so adorableeeeee 😊 2:22 so funny xD

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Haha, thanks, we try! 😉

@hn_capone8475 6 лет назад

once again awesome video great love this so much keep it up 😉my goldfinch does not sing thats all 😂 it was a nice explained video not long or short just perfect

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Thank you, always happy to hear your input :)

@shfoqdukanwala6932 Год назад

my ringneck is scared from me and is always quiet i dont know why if u have any tips for that plz reply

@pfbcprocurement9417 6 лет назад

Just one question about not putting your hands in the cage, how do you change the seeds in the feed bowl when that is inside the cage?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Get exterior feeders if possible. If not possible because your cage doesn't allow it, change the food bowls while the birds are outside the cage on their daily free flight session.

@nadiat5535 4 года назад

How do i tame my parkeet? I have a parkeet for a while like what? 7-9 years. I got it when i was really young,so i don't understand how to take care of them. I'm trying to tame it but,how?

@monoruss 4 года назад

I'm currently training my birds to step up onto a perch at the moment, but they won't do anything I stick my other hand into their cage with a treat to encourage them to step onto the stick. Do you have any tips for how I can train them without having to put my hand in the cage with the treat?

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Yes. Stop putting your hand in their cage. Do your birds reliably eat from your hand when they're outside their cage (daily free flight session)? If no, train that. If yes, it's easy to get them to step up.

@v3ljko_badcopy 6 лет назад

I tamed my gouldian finches so I sat in front of the cage for 15 minutes and slowly approached each time and finally put my hand in a cage and the birds slowly started to come to my arms. I did it because every time I cleaned the cage they would fly. They would make a mess but now they stand in place while Im clean. I did not have to transfer them to a smaller cage (sorry for bad English)

@GurniHallek 6 лет назад

Interesting. That goes against everything i've read/heard so far on bird taming. All sources mention putting one's hand in the cage as an inevitable step at some point.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Just because something is repeated often doesn't mean it's right.

@juan8593 4 года назад

Leporello the Goldfinch - Birdtaming Tips & Tricks but how do we know your right

@carrotsandcucumbers8214 5 лет назад

How about putting a little finger near the Cage? Will it scare my bird? It said nothing

@cngefrzn8758 5 лет назад

My pet cockatiel has had some negative expierienced with me before I learn how to take care of him well. He's no scared of me and my hands. He's so scared that he won't even come near for treats. What should I do?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Hi there! Kudos for taking in a scared cockatiel. I've made a complete birdtaming playlist which should help you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWeoAsBdOFo.html

@SteraFaux 6 лет назад

Is this the same for sun conures? Mine has never had a problem with it and prefers me to get him instead of him coming to me.

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Yes, it's the same for all birds! If your bird doesn't seek you out by himself, that's a surefire sign that either 1) he hasn't bonded with you deeply yet or 2) he knows you're going to get him anyway. Sometimes birds train us rather than the other way around, you've got to watch out! :)

@zack5773 5 лет назад

How do I clean its cage ?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Question, how do you clean a cage with a bird inside?! Answer: You can't. Cages are cleaned on a bird's daily free flight session. I will upload a video on cage cleaning in about a week.

@PiedraDeIjada 5 лет назад

I'm getting budgies soon and definitely agree. But I'm also worried about the first weeks. Food and water containers are all accessible from the outside of the cage, and I also checked for a way to attach millet without reaching into the cage. But for example I will have to reach into the cage to remove the transport cages after they got out and settled into the cage. The cage is rather big and has big doors so the best option for letting them out seems to be putting the transport cages into the cage and opening them.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Hey Jasmin, well done for researching so thoroughly before getting birds! Don't worry about reaching in once to remove the transport boxes - that's just a one-time action and birds are very forgiving about those (and your budgies will be very nervous the first day, anyway, regardless of what you do). This video is more about _constantly_ putting one's hand in the cage, as some people do. Best of success with your budgies!

@sakariah5697 3 года назад

I really did not know this, everywhere else you're always told by doing this the birds will start trusting you.. Now I've built the bird cage myself, and the food is quite far away and getting an exterior feeder is not an option for this one. Can I maybe just find a way around this by letting them out and when they're out and about in my room to fly around that I simply change food and water like that?

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 года назад

Yes! That would work.

@osamaprro7844 6 месяцев назад

Hello sir, how are you? I love to help the goldfinch recover from diseases. Can you teach me about some natural medicines for this beautiful bird? I live in Syria and because of the war conditions I cannot obtain good medicines.

@kayleedasilvaG59 4 года назад

I’ve been sticking my hand in their with treats does that make it any better???

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

No. Please watch the video.

@samirchabanechaouche7592 6 лет назад

Hi there, I hope you are doing well and thank you for the problem you are raising this time that many people don't give attention, however i always put my hand inside the cage to fill the feeders. Is that a problem? Thanks

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Hi there, it's better to have a cage with exterior feeders, however if that's not an option, changing food/water must obviously be done by reaching into the cage. It is not ideal, but you can make it easier on your bird(s) by 1) moving calmly and 2) doing it around the same time every day, so they at least get used to the routine.

@elainerose3486 2 года назад

Beautiful birds 💖

@user-iv2df5ed4y 4 года назад

How am I supposed to get him out then? I can’t teach it to step up if I can’t bribe him with treats. If he doesn’t know how to step out how can he come out to me? Should I just wait hours before he decides to randomly hop out?

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Tame birds will naturally leave a cage as soon as it is opened, as they enjoy space and freedom of flight. If your bird doesn't come out on his own accord, it is because he is scared of something outside the cage. In this case it is important to work on your bond with the bird FIRST. There is an entire "How to tame your bird" playlist on this channel which will help you.

@halimaal.wazzan3794 5 лет назад

I bought budgies a week ago and I've been doing things wrong. I want now to start a new but I need to clean the cage cz it's a mess. How can I do that without scaring them? And how long should I keep doing this step before going to step (1) in your video list?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

Hi there, congratulations on your new friends! The cage can only be cleaned when your birds are outside of it. This is no problem, since birds need at least six hours of free flight every day (more is better). Just make sure your room is bird-safe (no mirrors, uncovered windows, toxic plants, open flames, uncovered water bowls/aquariums etc) and let your birds come out on their own accord. There is a birdtaming playlist on this channel which will help you tame your birds bit by bit every day.

@mohamedjuhmani5719 3 года назад

Hey but how do you let leprleo out and I have two goldfinch :3

@Clawzoftime 6 лет назад

How are you supposed to clean the cage and change the water and food? If we cannot out hands in the cage?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Feeding = exterior feeders/water dispensers. Cleaning = ALWAYS ONLY when the bird is outside the cage. There is no way to properly clean a cage with a bird inside it. If you want more details, please have a look through the comment section, this question has been asked about twenty times now.

@nat7840 5 лет назад

what about putting a stick in there to get it out? so it can jump on it and pull it out? is that fine?

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

No.

@j0yc3iscool 6 лет назад

I have a question. I have 2 zebra finches, one male and the other is a female. My male, he chirps a lot and is cheerful, but then my female she barely chirps plus, she looks happy as well. So, can anyone please tell me how to help my female?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Females chirp less, it's normal and nothing to worry about. :)

@Shirruri 3 года назад

I have a problem that my cage doesn't have feeders I could take from outside, and sometimes I need to stick my hand inside the cage to clean the perches. I also stick my hand only when I offer food to my bird, so he'll associate me with good things. Is that still bad thing to do?

@leporellothegoldfinch 3 года назад

Yes. Also cage cleaning should never be done with the bird inside - 1) it's incredibly stressful for the bird, and 2) there's no way to clean a cage properly with a bird still in it. Best to get a cage with exterior feeders. Used cages are very cheap on sites like Craigslist. Just make sure to clean them properly before use.

@Shirruri 3 года назад

@@leporellothegoldfinch I would, but at the moment I can't get a better cage and no matter what, my budgie just refuses to leave its cage. He did leave it Yesterday but that was because something fell on the ground, it scared him and he flew through the cage door. Then, the whole way he didn't know how to get back in. In my country it's much harder to get quality cages, 90% of them are small. And if I'm not supposed to put my hand in there, how do I tame him? I can't stick the spray millet in between the bars, they're not that big enough, and if they were, the bird could hurt itself.

@rannatuk8752 Год назад

Thanks for your very helpful videos. I have a canary that I'm trying to tame. I didn't know this thing about not putting your hands in the cage. I usually do it very gently exclusively to give and change fresh fruit and vegetables. I've been following your advice for a week or so and today the canary ate from the hand behind bars. Do you think it's still possible to win his trust anyway? (obviously not doing it anymore)

@leporellothegoldfinch Год назад

Well done! I think you are on the right track :) Birds are really good in recognising changed behaviour, so all should be well if you keep up the great work!

@rannatuk8752 Год назад

@@leporellothegoldfinch Thank you so much :)

@samratgoswami5294 5 лет назад

Hey...then If my bird never gets my hand & also not allow to put my hand into its cage then how I can tame it ... Plz answer...i gotta confused!!

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

There's a birdtaming playlist on this channel which explains everything.

@valenciaarnold6065 2 года назад

Hello, thanks for the information. Just purchased my first bird today… it’s a Yellow Canary. I named her “Lovely” I also got my daughter a couple of birds. Hers are Society Finch. My son went a different route, he got a Bearded Dragon! Those were our new additions today… we already have a dog, and some fish.

@leporellothegoldfinch 2 года назад

Hi there, congratulations on your new family members! Since Lovely is your first bird, may I suggest getting a second? Canaries are difficult to tame, and they are more likely to be sociable with humans (and also more healthy, more relaxed...) if they have a companion of their own kind. They are incredibly intelligent birds, too -- newest research shows they have the intelligence of a two-year-old human toddler! They need a quiet place to rest (rectangular cage with at least two sides + the top covered) and lots of mental stimulation (paper toys, a feathered companion, lots of bird-safe fresh veggies, NO avocados and no mirrors though!). Hope this helps!

@Ashthenix 6 лет назад

great video 😍 my "mango" canary will thank you for this advice 😅

@calvinthecreeper4054 6 лет назад

On my gosh, I've been trying to take my here for the past few months. Now I know why it isn't working!

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Time to start over! :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWeoAsBdOFo.html

@yinghuang4521 3 года назад

Is it fine if my bird is still scared, but lands on my head?

@tanjaah99 5 лет назад

i have two gouldian finch birds and i really want to tame they, and after watching your videos. i will try all you are saying. i really want to let them fly aroundin my room. but, i need to put my hand inside their cage when im changing food. my birds is not that tame yet, and im to afraid to let them out free flying beause im to scared that they will not go back inside the cage. did you first tame your bird before you let him out. or did you let him free flight after some weeks? i have had my birds for 3 months soon. so they should be safe there in the room. they are in my bedroom there i spend my day almost all time after work. and they sleep with me and are talking to me and are really curious and talks back when i go to their cage and are talking to the birds. so do you think i can let them freee flight?

@lebanese.mapper. Год назад

I've already put my hand in my bird's cage. Sometimes he's comfortable but a little scared , sometimes he's stressed but comfortable once he's on my hand (because he's used to be on my hand) What should I do?

@leporellothegoldfinch Год назад

This video is literally called "NEVER put your hand into your bird's cage". What advice do you expect? If you watch it, you'll actually understand why!

@demarcus8354 4 года назад

I was told the opposite how do I undo the distrust

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Start with the birdtaming playlist on this channel. Good luck.

@mohammedshafi892 6 лет назад

It is nearly two months my indian parrot (ring neck) scared of my like anything. Even I move in my bed he gets scared. Bird is 9 months old and with me last nearly two months. How long will he take?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Hi there, start with this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWeoAsBdOFo.html If you follow this method consistently (there's a pt. 2 as well), your bird will be trusting you within a month. It depends on how much time you're willing to put in; I'd recommend at least an hour every day. What's most important is that you don't do anything to destroy that trust - in other words, try and respect him as if he were a human being, and he will repay that respect with trust and affection. Best of luck.

@crochetingaroundnewzealand 3 года назад

Excellent information

@jaroslavsalamon8573 Год назад

The only time I put my hand in Elvis*s cage is to give him a treat. He loves brocollini stems with the flowers still on it, and now he does not get upset or fly around in the cage because he knows he is getting something good!

@trainnerboss1885 6 лет назад

then how should i take my bird out of the cage

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

You NEVER "take" your bird out of the cage!!! This is just wrong on so many levels. One must wait until the bird comes out on his own. When one provides positive, responsible interactions with the bird, the bird comes out of the cage within a few seconds of the cage door being opened anyway.

@amatullahkarjatwala9081 5 лет назад

Hey, i have a question, would it be okay if i only put my hand a little but inside the cage with food on after almost a month of interacting with the bird and getting it used to my presence and hand? Would it still be wrong? Please reply!

@leporellothegoldfinch 4 года назад

Yes. Never means never. No bird likes this.

@MINTLEFLOWER 6 лет назад

but how do we add in food to the cage if we cannot put our hands inside?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

Most good bird cages have exterior feeders. These as well as water dispensers can be changed without having to enter one's hand in any way. If you don't have a cage with exterior feeders, the correct procedure is to let your birds out of the cage, place the feeding and water bowls inside, and wait for your birds to go back right away.

@MINTLEFLOWER 6 лет назад

okay thanks, i just saw in the pet shop a lady put her hand into the bird's cage just to put in water.

@oliviakate122 4 года назад

I have some questions - what if I have to get my birds out for something like a vet appointment or to do a deep clean of their cage? I would have to simply grab them because I understand that this is very scary. Also, how do I clean and move things around the cage this way?

@alyssamorgan5726 2 года назад

Hi, I got a diamond dove 4 days ago and I've broken the rule of putting my hand in my birds cage when i shouldn't because I didn't know any better. I've never had a bird but I've been diligently researching how to care for them when i came across your video. I can coo at her and she sings back to me but she's still quite timid when i get too close to her. I bought a larger cage for her that i will set up with all the right things including the feeders you linked in the description so that i dont have to stick my hand in anymore when i change her water and give her fresh food. I'm hoping i can start over with her with this new cage so that our relationship is less forced for her. I've let her out the cage on her own accord a few times and it was hard getting her back in since coaxing her with treats doesn't work so my mum has had to get her to hop on a perch and hold it in her cage until she hops off. Looking up information for diamond doves as pets is hard since most of the search results either pulls up mourning doves or conures. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Do you think that starting over with a new cage (which I was going to get anyways since her current one is just a starter size) and building trust with the correct feeing methods will work? ALso at night since i stay up late in my room, We put her cage in a quieter room which requires me picking the cage up with the carrier handles. She's a bit used to that but the new cage i ordered is big with wheels. I was wondering if putting a blanket over her cage at night while i use earbuds for devices would help her get good sleep or would rolling her cage in the room she normally is put it at night would be equally acceptable? I used multiple devices at night so it might keep her up even if i use earbuds for one device which is why i'm asking if rolling her in the other room would be ok to do at night.

@lubnah3521 Год назад

So, how can you put hia food in? His toys? Bath?

@leporellothegoldfinch Год назад

Please read the pinned comment

@mintyrush1501 6 лет назад

Mistake has been made. But This is Only the first day of their being here, so there should be a rescue. But when giving them fresh food, I have to stick my hand in the cage to get the container out and inside again with fresh food. Is it that bad when it's just for feeding?

@leporellothegoldfinch 6 лет назад

I strongly recommend that you get exterior feeders/water dispensers. They are both more pleasant for the bird and easier to clean. If that's not an option, try placing the feed bowls close to the cage door, so that you don't have to reach all the way across the cage to change food and water.

@gamignmaster6977 5 лет назад

Is it acceptable AFTER your bird is used to your hand and is aware of what it is? Because my bird i have trained to be calm with hands and understand what they are.

@leporellothegoldfinch 5 лет назад

No, it isn't. As is explained later in the video, birds need a retreat, and that retreat is their cage. They may get used to intrusion but it is never good.