Magnus (aka Iggy) Is A Handsome Green Cheek In His New Cage

[lostintravise]

When you get him to step off you should put the perch/thing you are wanting him to step up onto into his chest. You want him to step *up* and if the thing you are trying to get him to step onto is below his feet, chances are he is isn't going to step off.

Step up and off are basics commands that can be taught with clicker training (if you are familiar with it) in a matter of 2-3 days if you are persistent. If you need any tips feel free to message me! :)

..btw, Magnus/Iggy is adorable!

[happyinlove97]

@lostintravise Thanks for the advice and the compliment. I can normally get him to step down, but he was in a bad position on my hand and my camera is big and heavy so I couldn't get him in the right spot. He is particular about stepping down since he will do anything to stay with people. He'll hang off my finger suddenly or do other things just to avoid being in the right place to step down. I do plan on teaching him tricks soon. I already have a clicker and a perch.

[lostintravise]

@happyinlove97 That's great, you should get started with him asp seeing as how he looks like a very smart bird! Beautiful cage, btw. Very nice that it assembles and disassembles so easily.

[mack42pac]

He has gotten really bold with his jumping! And isn't he funny, the little badger, does not want to hop off! It is a beautiful new cage.

[happyinlove97]

@mack42pac We have a few methods of trying to get him to hop off. We use a treat that he can't reach unless he hops off or we sort of present the branch quickly without giving him time to think and sometimes he steps off. I want to see if he'll jump to my hand on command. Aurora the parrotlet, and Hedwig the budgie do it, and it's funny to feel their tiny bodies jump on my hand.