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Re: Wild birds
Posted by karen on 8/03/07

>
> Hi Karen,
> Well you knew people were going to come back at you with your advice
> of flooding. Oh well, people are people and some just can't seem to
> keep quite sometimes. I would have to agree with you on the
> toweling, flooding, or whatever its being called. I've had alot of
> birds for over 30 yrs, most of which I got were not tamed. By using
> this method it has worked for every single bird and no problems.
> Its not like the bird is being grabbed in such an abusive way. This
> is what we do when clipping wings or toe nails as well. As a matter
> of fact my avian vet, who is a very well known vet, has encouraged
> me to do this. So, I'm going to be one that stands behind you on
> this. Everybody is entitled to an opinion, however there seems to
> be alot of dissagreements without a solution of their own.


Thank you
As I said I only use this on birds crazy with fear.
Frequently it only takes 1 or 2 times to calm them
-Better than living for years in fear!!!
The technical term for flooding could be called
“progressive desensitization”
Sounds better, but it is still the same thing
I responded to the plea after nasty condescending remarks by others.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Wild birds, 7/31/07, by Tiffany.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/01/07, by Dave.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/02/07, by Tiffany.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/02/07, by Dave.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/02/07, by karen.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by electra.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by KAREN.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by karen.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by Meeko's Mom.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by electra.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by karen.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by To Karen.
• Re: Wild birds, 8/03/07, by karen.
• Re: Wild birds, 9/05/07, by Trena.
• Re: Wild birds, 9/06/07, by Board Meanie.
• Re: Wild birds, 9/06/07, by Trena.