... This is ok. But you need to stay at these distances or less until he masters the skills involved. He should be able to fly this distance and make his...
Today was quite windy (15 mph) but we went ahead with the short flights. I asked Manzi to do 10 foot flights. After 4 flights he was still very eager so I...
... flights. [...] If I do them back to back Manzi might lose interest. He is much more driven while outside, so maybe I should do an earlier indoor training ...
Hi adele, Yes, I think you are doing it ok. Short and positive, allways keeping motivation high. You must be the one to tell if your bird needs indoor recalls...
... Chris mentioned that Manzi's problem is not indoor recall or his desire to come to me, but that it is flight skills. He is an expert at flying inside and...
"Chris mentioned that Manzi's problem is not indoor recall or his desire to come to me, but that it is flight skills. He is an expert at flying inside and can...
Yesterday Manzi did very well with indoor and outdoor recall training, but he wanted to play very badly. After training I let him in it for a few minutes, but...
... I guess I did not make this part clear enough. You need to search out a location that is wide open space with no trees within 1/4 mile or more. A farmers...
... Thanks for the clarification. How long does it take to get a parrot used to a new place before I can let him fly (show him the place for a few days before...
"Thanks for the clarification. How long does it take to get a parrot used to a new place before I can let him fly (show him the place for a few days before...
... This all depends on the reaction of the bird. Watch the bird. You are looking for a fairly calm animal, not a spooky or irritated animal. It is ok if it...
Manzi did a fly-down attempt, but bailed out at the last minute. I'm not sure why since he wasn't going very fast and looked like he could have landed. Maybe...
Manzi is already back inside. I am now thinking maybe this wasn't such a bad idea. The first tree wasn't so good because Manzi was eating fruit the whole time....
... Again, i am trying to learn from this so we can maybe freefly our grey. I have been carefully reading everyone's analysis, and i thought i understood the...
... CB, you're right the advice was to not leave him up in a tree. That was not my intention either, but when he is 40 feet up there is not much I can do to...
... what was advised. ... was not my intention either, but when he is 40 feet up there is not much I can do to get him down if Manzi doesn't want to fly down....
... It was just an idea, not that I am definitely going to do that. Just after yesterday, he flew down much faster and with way more control. Also, he had...
Thanks to cb for asking... I had the same thoughts... I knew this behaviour will continue, and it will, and will get stronger. Now, you have two choices,...
Basil nd Lena two untame orange winged Amazons have been here as rehomes in the aviary for 14 months. They have their own flight which is open to the main...
Dot Schwarz
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Jul 8, 2009 3:17 pm
... This is interesting, Dot. The "keep away" being the unique part. It would seem to be a not-automatic or not-too-comfortable action by those trying to...
I hope not. MY nerves would not stand it. Dot ... From: Décio Lopes To: Freeflight@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:12 PM Subject: Re:...
Dot Schwarz
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Jul 8, 2009 4:26 pm
... It seams to work very well... Décio ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
About the Raptors in the area We have both Red Tail Hawks and Great Horn Owls. The Hawk was curious about Tom and seemed to spend some time checking out the...
Thank you for posting this. Seams they are very happy birds with you. I'm sorry if my post didn't sound as it should. And I hope Tom recovers very fast. But...
... I suspect he would become a much more confident bird who would learn to fly down eagerly in the evening if he were to do this even a few days more. I am...
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