be used with an older bird?
Yes, however if you are working with an older or difficult bird you may need to follow a few more helpful hints. For example, just like training a dog, a bird may pay better attention if you try using the harness during a time when she is hungry and you can use its favorite food or treats to help distract her. You may want to have another person available to help you the first few times you work with the harness. Some birds will calm down when you cover their heads. Again, just like a dog, your bird can learn to associate the harness with the enjoyment of going outside! In fact, some birds will get extremely excited as soon as their owners show them the harness. To help encourage this enthusiasm, we would recommend taking your bird outside immediately, once the harness is properly fitted. This will be a distraction as well as a positive association with the harness.
