CAG back in cage

If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The trick
is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes what
is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try to
latch on cage door with beak and wings. Then you have to let go, relax and
try again in a few minutes. When I back him up he is perched on my right
hand index finger, I am holdng his left toe firmly with my thumb and my left
hand is on his back. I am talking to him to distract him and "wham". By the
way, he "enjoys" me holding onto him with my thumb. It gives him mental
security and also he feels comfortable enough to revolve and hang from my
index finger and do tricks.

Sounds like you have been too lenient on your bird and let him roam out of
the cage too much. He should have been disciplined that the cage was home
and outside was a treat. Mine knows "nite nite"time is in his home and not
in his play area.
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Thank you both for the advice, I will try it.

Yesterday she was out for hours and although she was good, she would NOT go
back into the cage. Funnily enough I did consider holding her feet but
thought it might be cruel. Also I think she will bite me!

Eventually Milly got tired and sat on the top of her cage and finally went
inside, but I agree that I should be in control because she's a bit of a
"madam"!

Will let you know how I get on.

Barb
"sebok" wrote in message

> When our TAG Gonzo used to misbehave that way we found a trick that
> often worked.
>
> Once he has on a hand (often the hardest part) we would hold our other
> hand about 4-6" above him, roughly over his shoulders, all the while
> talking to him and gently holding on to one foot between thumb and
> forefinger. He was definately uncomfortable with the hand being there
> but he wouldn't try to fly off.
>
> Good luck, Barb. Toddlers with wings demand a whole new level of
> patience.
>
>
> David
>
> On Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:22:20 +0100, "Barbara Rose"
> wrote:
>
>>We are having great trouble getting our 1 year old CAG back in her cage.
>>She is very clever and all my tricks are failing to work. I would be
>>grateful for any advice as she just refuses to go back in and it is
>>impossible to catch her sometimes.
>>
>>I used to towel her and cuddle her and then gently put her back in but
>>she's
>>got wise to that. She hasn't had her wings clipped and so flies off as
>>soon
>>as she realises that we are trying to get her back in. We've tried
>>bribing
>>her with treats and newspaper, but she would rather stay out permanently,
>>which of course she can't!
>>
>>Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
>>
>>Barb in UK
>>
>
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We've had this problem with our Umbrella Cockatoo.. We back him into is cage
also.. There are times when he grabs on because he knows what's going on
that we take out some of his toys and hand them to him. That way while he's
hold it.. He can't grab onto the cage hehe


"HMW(rr)" wrote in message

> If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The
trick
> is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes
what
> is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try to
> latch on cage door with beak and wings. Then you have to let go, relax and
> try again in a few minutes. When I back him up he is perched on my right
> hand index finger, I am holdng his left toe firmly with my thumb and my
left
> hand is on his back. I am talking to him to distract him and "wham". By
the
> way, he "enjoys" me holding onto him with my thumb. It gives him mental
> security and also he feels comfortable enough to revolve and hang from my
> index finger and do tricks.
>
> Sounds like you have been too lenient on your bird and let him roam out of
> the cage too much. He should have been disciplined that the cage was home
> and outside was a treat. Mine knows "nite nite"time is in his home and not
> in his play area.
>
>
>
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On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:43:39 +0100
"Barbara Rose"
Kissed my ass and whined:

>Thank you both for the advice, I will try it.
>
>Yesterday she was out for hours and although she was good, she would NOT go
>back into the cage. Funnily enough I did consider holding her feet but
>thought it might be cruel. Also I think she will bite me!
>
>Eventually Milly got tired and sat on the top of her cage and finally went
>inside, but I agree that I should be in control because she's a bit of a
>"madam"!
>
>Will let you know how I get on.

Also let us know how you get it on babee ;)

<snip rest of bullshit>
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On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:36:05 -0500
"HMW\(rr\)"
Kissed my ass and whined:

>If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The trick
>is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes what
>is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try to
>latch on cage door with beak and wings.

You're an animal abuser just like that doofus PMD.
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"Zach" wrote in message

> On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:36:05 -0500
> "HMW\(rr\)"
> Kissed my ass and whined:
>
> >If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The
trick
> >is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes
what
> >is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try
to
> >latch on cage door with beak and wings.
>
> You're an animal abuser just like that doofus PMD.

Is there anything more that Mr PMD is guilty of?

Mr Pounder
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On Sun, 13 May 2007 15:18:06 GMT
"Mr Pounder"
Kissed my ass and whined:

>
>"Zach" wrote in message
>
>> On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:36:05 -0500
>> "HMW\(rr\)"
>> Kissed my ass and whined:
>>
>> >If I have any problems it usually is getting him in a travel cage. The
>trick
>> >is to "back him up" into the cage door so that by the time he realizes
>what
>> >is happening it is too late. Do not hesitate at the door or he will try
>to
>> >latch on cage door with beak and wings.
>>
>> You're an animal abuser just like that doofus PMD.
>
>Is there anything more that Mr PMD is guilty of?
>
>Mr Pounder
>
Go google and report back after you have a few pages. Shame about his
employer ;)))
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