When Starling is hungry—feed it once in the morning, then let it go without food for three hours—open the cage door, place the cage on the ground, and offer the bird its favorite food. Let it chase you around. After some time, stand behind the cage with the food in your hand and gently move it back and forth to lure the bird. When it enters the cage, feed it from behind. Over time, the Starling will learn to enter the cage willingly. In the future, when you want to release it, simply take the food inside the cage (with the door open, placed on the ground and facing the bird), and it will immediately jump in.
Older birds are harder to train because their habits are already set, making them less likely to return. However, with patience and consistent training, it’s entirely possible to bring them back. The first step is selecting the right bird—preferably a young fledgling that has just learned to fly. These birds are more adaptable and easier to tame. Use the bird’s natural instinct to seek food as a training tool. As the saying goes, “Man eats for money,†so keep the bird slightly hungry so it eagerly returns for each meal. Also, it's important to train the bird to feel comfortable around people. This can be done by regularly interacting with it, offering food directly from your hand, letting it perch on your fingers, and gradually building trust so it feels safe and loved.
To prevent the bird from flying away, start by keeping it indoors until it becomes familiar with its surroundings. Then slowly introduce it to the outdoors. During this phase, you can attach a thin nylon string to its leg, starting with a short length and gradually increasing it as the bird gains confidence. This allows it to explore more while still being tethered. After some time, the string can be removed completely. Birds naturally want to escape, but once trained, they will return to their cage willingly. This is what true training is all about.
Additionally, many birds are loyal to their mates. So during flight training, it’s often effective to release only the male bird while keeping the female in the cage. The male will be motivated to return to the cage out of love for his mate, reinforcing the bond and making the training more successful.
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