Is there any way I can train a cackatiel to have free flight and yet come back, like a falcon?

Answer 1

You dont want to do that. Since Cockatiels are small they will get nailed by the larger birds. Once a Cockatiel has that free flight for the first time outdoors they can become frightned and will fly until they are exhusted.

Indoor pet bird should not be allowed to have free flight because of the household dangers.

Here is a link that explains the details of Falcon training and you will see why it isnt a good idea to let your Cocatiel out doors.

http://www.2020site.org/falconry/training.html

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Answer 2

Hawks and falcons do not come back just because we are thier owners. They return for a food reward. The bird is dieted, slightly hungry, obviously not starving otherwise it would not be able to fly. You could probably train a cockatiel to do the same without dieting, a bird as small as that you could easily kill if you don't feed it enough. My mothers Cocketiel flies loose in the conservatory and will come down for a biscuit but i wouldn't trust it outside. The only reason we have it is cos it got lost in the first place.

Answer 3

Been flying hawks and falcons since I was 14 (a 4 year break for the army), and am now 21. do not let him out he most likely will be killed by a cat or hawk, in fact in my area I cant fly small non-native falcons (like say a bat falcon) bc he stands out so much he is like a hawk magnet.

Answer 4

I found a baby Hawk that fallen out of a nest and raised it full grown.

I had to wear gloves when I handled her.
She would fly high up in the air and come back to me when I whistle.

She would hunt the rabbits for me.

Her name was Amera and she died from old age three years ago.
RIP LETHA 1983- 2004

Answer 5

Keep the bird within your walls. Otherwise, it is not a good idea. Cockatiels can and will panic rather easily and if given the chance, will bolt and never come back.

Answer 6

if you have a room in your house like your bedroom where he wont feel scared let him go and call him by name to see if he cames back you might have to do this for awhile until he realizes that is what you want him to do GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

definitely not there going to fly away if you let them out side

Answer 8

not a good idea... even if you could do it, you'd have to worry about predators, parasites, pesticides, etc.

Answer 9

nope

Answer 10

no