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How do you train a bird that's not food motivated?

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QuakerQueen
QuakerQueenOPJul 27, 2026
87 posts Β· since Jul 2026

Every training guide says use treats as rewards. Problem: my Eclectus could not care less about treats. Pickle will literally throw a sunflower seed at me and walk away. They're more motivated by head scratches. Has anyone successfully trained a non-food-motivated bird?

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