Would a 7 year old cockatiel be too old to learn tricks?
I have a 7 year old cockatiel. I’ve heard that the younger cockatiels are easier to teach tricks. Seven years of age isn’t necessarily that old, but would it be possible for me to teach him a word to say or a trick?
Thank you!
I have had him since he was very young. We have bonded throughout the years and he is very nice to me.
Please include tricks that are easy to teach in your answer.
Thank you to all the people that answered my question I appriciate it!
You should be able to teach him at any age. We get in rescues of all age and most of them learn very quickly. Find his fav treat and teach by repetition and reward. Say something over and over, when ever he says it give a treat. You can also use que words like I used to fake sneeze then say bless you. Eventually my bird started to mimic so I would sneeze and if he said bless you he got a treat. You can do that with anything. Just stay consistent and positive. Good Luck
February 12th, 2010 at 3:33 am
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February 12th, 2010 at 3:41 am
-Sure you can. May take him longer, but never give up on him. Did you just get him? What happened the first 7 tears of his life. Work with him in a purely positive way, and be patient!
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February 12th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I have a 2 year old cockatiel and a 6 year old cockatiel and they both learn about the same speed so I guess not.
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February 12th, 2010 at 4:38 am
You should be able to teach him at any age. We get in rescues of all age and most of them learn very quickly. Find his fav treat and teach by repetition and reward. Say something over and over, when ever he says it give a treat. You can also use que words like I used to fake sneeze then say bless you. Eventually my bird started to mimic so I would sneeze and if he said bless you he got a treat. You can do that with anything. Just stay consistent and positive. Good Luck
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February 12th, 2010 at 4:46 am
It should be possible. It may take a little longer, but it depends on him. Be patient, positive, consistent and loving and you should be able to teach him at least a few things.
My ‘tiel does a few tricks. When the flies to the refrigerator and sits on the cracker box screeching, it means she wants a treat. When she sits on the edge of the sink and waddles around it, it means she wants a drink of cold water out of the faucet. When she looks at her food bowl and squeaks at me, it means she wants more or fresher food. When she flips upside down with her wings spread and her rump in the air, she wants to take a shower or she wants me to get the mister. When she lands on my peanut butter sandwich it means she’s hungry. When she’s sleeping on me, I’m not supposed to disturb her unless I want a body part chewed off. My earrings are there for her entertainment. Oh, wait–I’m supposed to train her……got it backwards, I guess! Lol!
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Owned by a 3oz ball of fluff, feathers and nonsense who has me very well trained.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:18 am
i don’t think he’s ever to old to learn a trick!
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