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Caique Training and breeding These birds, like most medium-sized parrots, can be very nippy. You definitely need to know how to train him if you want him to be hand tamed and enjoy spending time with you and your friends/family. However, if you don't know how to train one, you may have difficulty even getting your bird out of his cage. For this reason, we highly recommend that you find an effective training program for your Caique. Whether he is new to your home or you've had him for years, a training program will always come in handy. We personally recommend the Bird Tricks Parrot Training Course by Chet Womach. You can see many of his videos for free to get an idea of how much he knows about birds and how he can help you train yours. Below is one of Chet's videos that covers the first step to stopping your parrot's biting. This technique is perfect for Caiques. This video is a great example of how effective the training courses can be and how t...

How To Avoid Burning Out On Parrot Chores If a non-bird owner were to approach one of us and ask for an honest assessment of life with a parrot, many of us would quickly point out the amount of work involved in parrot ownership. It always comes as a big surprise to those unaware – after all, “how much trouble can a small, caged animal be?” But those who impulse buy a parrot are usually in for the surprise of a lifetime. And when I say lifetime, I mean lifetime. Many bird species will be with us for the majority of our lives – some will outlive us. Having been an active member of the avian community for a while now, I have had the extreme pleasure of meeting many fine human beings whose level of commitment to their birds is inspiring. That makes it all the more difficult when one of them suddenly confesses that they “just can’t do it anymore”. I understand, I totally understand. Having a parrot might mean less time to spend with family and friends, less money for yo...