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submitted: Jul 15th 2008 | by: RoshanRPrasad | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 460 | |

Always keep in mind that parrots are wild animals. Taming a bird is a time taking process which can also be irritating to you resulting even harming your bird, so to avoid this you should be aware of the appropriate steps to make your birds at ease.

Once the parrot is at your home, it is important that he be around people who love birds and that he stay in his cage for at least the first 24 hours. If the parrot appears nervous, slow down and allow it more time.

You must cover all your mirrors and close all your windows when you think that your parrot is set to come out of his cage. The bird will probably come out shortly, but if it fails to come out then try to tempt it with some good food or a tree branch. You should try to keep your hair in safety: covered or out of his way. You should also wear appropriate clothes that will not be snagged so fast.

Never raise your voice when speaking to the parrot. It is always important to remember that you must not look directly at him as this is behavior which will lead him to view you as a predator.

If your parrot refuses to take nourishment directly from your hands then you might want to take some clippings and place them inside the cage. It is important to praise your parrot every time they eat so that they will easily eat their food from your hand.

In order to exercise their wings, parrot's will need to fly occasionally. If you feel that the bird is still scared, then try using a bird stand that is fairly low and a couple of sticks with different lengths so that you can carry the bird around. Its best to have two sticks so the parrot is able to move around. Use slow, steady moves to avoid scaring the bird.

Domesticating a parrot can be quite trying during the first weeks. As soon as you have seen some better behavior, basic commands can now be taught. By instructing your bird in this manner, it will begin to understand that you are the boss and he will then come to you at all times in good situations and in dangerous ones so that both of you can be safe.

A very important command that you want your parrot to learn is "NO". If the parrot does something wrong then correct the bird so it will know not to do it again.

It will take time to tame the bird. After your parrot's initial fear has been conquered and there is now a bond of trust and friendship, you can begin to teach him to speak certain phrases or even to sing along with you.

About the Author

Being a bird lover himself, the author is the webmaster of his website Exotic Birds, and writes articles on different exotic birds like like Eclectus, Conures, Macaws, lorikeet and many more.

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