Eggtastic Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Was actually investigating for a dog, but found this on the way and though it might be of interest here: Chicken Clicker Training DVD http://clickerpets.stores.yahoo.net/chcltr.html I may have missed xmas, but could put it on for next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 £35!!!! It must be good! I bet it would work....after all they do respond to whistles and colored treat bowls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggtastic Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 It's a US site, so think that should be $35! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 That's more like it! Are you going to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Wow "You’ll see class members learning to train chickens to do mini-agility obstacles (including contacts and weave poles) and many other behaviors." Mine will come to me for food, but run away if I merely try to touch them. Sounds quite advanced stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Was it Westie who had problems with squirrels? Train your chickens and the squirrels won't get a look in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 WOW I'd thought of trying a mini agility course. I might investigate this - but DVD may be wrong format for UK. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I;m going to order one. Just emailed her to find out what the shipping to the UK would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi Please check that it will play on UK DVD player first - USA has different TV system to UK H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 HiPlease check that it will play on UK DVD player first - USA has different TV system to UK H Thanks fo rthe warning. My DVD player is multiregion so I won't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 wow, think I'm going to get too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'd be interested to hear what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Did anyone get this? Wil lthe yship to UK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yes, they ship to the UK. I ordered one a few days ago and am just waiting for it to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 What was total cost ? Please let me know when it arrives and if it seems worth it. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I paid with a credit card through Paypal, and with the exhange rate it came out at £22.94. I;ll let you know when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I will be watching this thread with interest! I won't get one at the moment because we are on a huge budget drive (try and pay mr Lloyds back some money we owe him!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Gave in and ordered a copy. but from diiferent (still american) site as they never replied to my email. Can't wait for it to arrive. Maybe I could show it at the proposed Leicester area get-together ??!! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Better still, you watch it then you can give us a demo - Chikki and Boo doing an obstacle course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Chikki and Boo doing an obstacle course! Thats the plan!! Hope you're feeling a bit better today? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Chikki and Boo doing an obstacle course! Thats the plan!! Hope you're feeling a bit better today? H I've felt better. At least on the forum no one can tell if your nose is streaming and your eyes all puffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That's what I like about this forum . It's a whole new social life where it doesn't matter what you wear/whether you've washed your hair/put makeup on . That's my kind of night out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 The DVD's arrived !! Not quite what I was expecting (although I don't really know what I was expecting) Watched half of it yesterday. Its basically footage of a course that they run. about 10 (?) people on course and are shown how to do clicker training. Its a bit repetitive and many ofthe people aren't doing what they were told to do, so some of it is a waste of time. I rather expected it would be one or more experts showing you how to do it. The course provides the chicken which are all VERY docile. Thet can all be picked up and put on a table (by complete starngers) and they wait patiently to be trained. This is NOT like my 2 - maybe mine are too old for this now ?? Anyway, I'll up date you if/when I make any progress. Anyone else got their copy yet ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've got mine, and have watched most of it. The people on the course are really there to learn to do clicker training with their dogs, and the chickens are used to help them learn & practice the technique so they don't ruin their dogs training with bad habits. I was surprised at the number of people who were clearly not following the Trainer's instructions, and were not being corrected. Maybe that was because they were filming. After watching the first half hour, I stopped until I had purchased a clicker. I then continued watching. Although it isn't specifically filmed as a way of trining the viewer to do clicker training for chickens, it's pretty easy to pick up and understand the important details and nuances. So far I've "mastered" the clicking and showing the empty cup, but I need to find a better receptacle for when I do it with feed in. I'm expecting to have myself clicker trained by the time the chickens arrive so that I can then try training them from the beginning. I tried clicker training one of the cats, but she seemed to get a bit distressed by the clicker. And my DH got fed up with it. Overall, I think it's OK, but I do think it's a lot of money to have paid for a fairly amateurish quality DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I was surprised at the number of people who were clearly not following the Trainer's instructions, and were not being corrected. Yes - I think the partners were supposed to coach each other. The rules were simple enough - they just seemed dim !! Overall, I think it's OK, but I do think it's a lot of money to have paid for a fairly amateurish quality DVD. Yes - that was my view. Perhaps WE'LL have to make an omlet version when we're expertly running classes !!?? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
