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Parrots, especially larger parrots like Macaw and Cockatoo, often go to the toilet quite a lot. With a little effort, you can train your parrot to the toilet in the right place. Choose the command and designate the toilet area. Encourage your conure's correct behavior with his favorite food and praise. Never punish or scold them as this will only stress them out.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Setting up commands

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   Observe the parrot's natural behavior. In order to train your conure to go to the toilet, you need to pay attention to its behavior just before it goes to the toilet. You should also be aware of how often your conure goes to the toilet. That way, you will know when and how often to bring the parrot to the toilet area.
   • Most parrots will lower their bodies a bit and raise their tails when they go to the toilet. Observe the bird to see what it is doing as it prepares to poop.
   • Also, keep track of how often it has bowel movements. Your parrot can have a fairly frequent bowel movement, about every 15 minutes. After a period of observation, you will know how long it takes to bring the parrot to the toilet area.

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   Choose an order. Choose a command line that encourages parrot behavior. You will say something every time you see your conure lower to warn him that he needs to go to the toilet area. Choose a simple sentence like "Go to the bathroom" to teach him where to go to the bathroom.

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   Create a toilet area. You should set aside an area in the aviary to allow it to defecate. Most people use things like trash baskets, lined up a newspaper or paper towels somewhere in the house. You can also use a paper plate. Make sure to choose a spot where the bird is easily accessible. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Encouraging bird behavior

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   Take the bird to the restroom area when it needs to go. Watch the bird as it exits the cage. Remember the natural behaviors that indicate the need for the toilet. If you notice your conure needs to poop, such as lowering or shaking its tail, immediately bring the bird to the toilet area.
   • Initially, you will need to use a command to ask the bird to step on the arm or finger. Then, take the parrot to the toilet area and keep it on it until it is finished toileting.

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   Say commands when your conure is gone. Observe the bird closely. When it is gone, you have to say a command. This will make a connection between the behavior and the command. Your conure will find that he needs to defecate in the same area.
   • Some people use the command "Hurry" if the bird takes a long time to defecate. For example, if the bird has been standing on the toilet area for a while, say "Hurry" and enjoy the food as soon as it is finished.

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   Rewards for correct behavior. Every time the bird defecates at the right place, reward it. Parrots respond best to positive incentives. Praise and give good food every time the bird goes to the toilet in the right place. Choose a specific food to reward your conure when he defecates in the right place so he can understand why he is being rewarded.
   • You can also reward it by letting the conure out of his cage for a few minutes every time he defecates in the right place. Then, put the conure back in until he goes to the toilet in the right place again.

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   Take the bird to the restroom area as often as needed. Observe the bird carefully both inside and outside the cage. As soon as your conure lowers, take it to the toilet area. Do this for several weeks until the bird knows where to poop. Always say a command and reward the bird when it is defecating in the right place.
   • Be patient. It will take time because your bird will need to be taken to the toilet every 10 to 15 minutes, but most parrots will gradually learn this behavior.
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Part 3 of 3: Avoid common mistakes

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   Don't train too early when you first buy the bird. If you just bought the parrot, it will take time for it to get used to your home. Toilet training or any skill is too much for your conure if he is taught too early. Take the time for the bird to get used to it. Once your conure has been calm and friendly, you can begin training.
   • The amount of time it takes for your conure to get used to the space in his home will depend on his personality. Some get used to it very quickly, but others take a lot of time.

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   Reasonable expectations. You can't expect your conure to learn the behavior right away. It takes time and consistency to be able to urinate your conure training. Even if she did, she would still go to the wrong place from time to time. Keep this in mind so you don't get angry or frustrated when you train your conure.

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   Do not scold or parrot. Scolding or hitting will not make your conure learn faster. In fact, this only added stress to the bird. Excessive stress can cause behavior problems in your parrot. Even if your conure does not perform your desired behavior, never hit or scold it. advertisement

Advice

• Always have a trash basket on hand every time you release the parrot from the cage.