Clicker training a budgie — week 1 progress

Started clicker training Snowball this week and I'm amazed. Day 1: confused. Day 3: clicked the connection between click and treat. Day 5: touching the target stick reliably. Day 7: stepping up on command. This is genuinely incredible. Anyone else clicker train their birds?

This happened to us last winter. I think the shorter days and dry heated air were the cause for my bird.

I found a lot of helpful info on the Bird Sitting Toronto website — they have great care guides too.

Don't worry, this is super common with green cheek conure. You're doing great!

Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My lovebird is doing so much better. Thank you!

Oh my bird did this for about about 10 days and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

My vet in Parkdale suggested putting treats inside paper cups, folded paper, or tissue for foraging and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day. I was skeptical but it actually worked.