How to capture a bird inside the cage

HOW TO CAPTURE A BIRD INSIDE THE CAGE 

  • Depending upon the size and temperament of the bird one or both the hands are placed behind a towel
  • The ‘writing hand’ takes the charge of head, while the other hand holds and wraps the body
  • Next the bird is grasped by the head, with the thumb and index finger protected by the towel
  • The fingers should be pressing directly on the birds jawbone.
  • The palm of the had is resting on the back of the neck
  • The opposite hand should quickly wraps the towel around the body of the bird.
  • After this bird is removed from the cage.
  • The two hand techniques used for large and medium sized bird
  • One hand techniques is enough for small birds
  • Once the bird is out of cage the towel can be adjusted as needed and uncover the face.
  • Allow the bird to chew the towel this keeps the bird occupied and it can blame the towel, not the holder, for the indignity.
  • Remove all the toys and perches

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Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 9:14 AM