starling (bird) practices tricks

Starling spins, steps up, gives a kiss and plays fetch. She is rewarded with a piece of apple each time I say yes (reward marker). For more info about starlings and emergency instructions in case you find a baby bird visit: http://www.starlingtalk.com For basic info about training a bird join the yahoo group: birdclick.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Bird
• pet
• starling
• training
• clicker
• reward

[BB1901]

Of the ten or so starlings I have raised as pets, all have gotten me in the eye once and only once out of curiosity. Are the glasses a saftey precaution? Have you ever been pecked in the eye by a starling? If so, more than once?

[mastodons]

No, I'm just cautious and don't like to visit doctors

[seandeepheart]

what were you feeding the starling. its difficult to see the plumage in the video do you have any more recent vids with the starlings and have they learned any words. i know im 20 questions here .

[1ukjunglednbraver]

a peck in the eye wouldnt be a laff

[malkeymom]

Wow! that is amazing! These birds are so beautiful and smart!

[guildwarsdud]

very nice keep up the good work 5 stars