I have this parakeet,but he doesnt like me.He wont let me take him out of his cage.I have to put on a glove,and get him out.
2006-06-27 08:19:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
One thing about birds is that they choose who they will like and who they wont. Your parakeet sounds like he isn't very hand tame, but that is fixable.
Start by (only if his wings are clipped. I cannot stress how important it is for his wings to be clipped) opening his cage and finding a small stick that is the same size as his perch. Make it just long enough so that it isn't very close to your hand. Now, if he is running away and flopping around his cage give him time. Let him get used to the stick. When he is calm, use the stick the same way you would your finger to have him step up...Press it gently into his lower chest and tell him to 'Step up.' with a gentle but serious tone. He may not yet understand the words, but he will step up becuase you are pushing on his chest. Once he steps onto the stick don't pull him out of the cage. Simply praise and reward him with his favorite treat. Be ready to offer praise and the treat immediatly. If you wait he will assume he is being rewarded for something other than stepping up. Imagine he is like Dory from Finding Nemo. If you don't reward him right away he will think he is getting it for nothing or for turning his head a certain direction or something.
That is the first step to helping your bird become hand tammed. Keep trying this for a few minutes (15 or so and when he is hungry so he will actually want the treat). After a few days try to replace the stick with your hand (no glove!). Follow the same ritual and once again do not try to remove him from the cage. Just let him step on your hand. If he runs away try the stick again, then your hand. Try to show him that they are one and the same. It may take some time, but he will eventually realize that when he steps up on your hand he receives a treat and a lot of praise. He will soon be dying to step up on your hand.
Once he reaches this stage you can begin to take him out of the cage (once again offering praise and a treat for good behavior).
Good luck!
2006-06-27 09:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Krys 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be patient with him. If you ever have homework, watch t.v., or read a book do it around him so he can get used to being around him. Every day put a finger in there several times a day, BUT don't move it. Just stick your finger so he will not feel threatened by your hand. DON"T PUT A GLOVE On. That 'll just make him more scared. Also make sure you spend a lot of time talking with him. I've had 4 parakeets for 7 years and I used to kind've have the same problem.
2006-06-27 17:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by needhelpfast 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter and I used the "pencil trick" I'll try to explain.Using a regular yellow pencil(not one with wild colors and such)slowly and gently put it in the cage.At first the bird will fly from it or peck at it. Do this a couple times a day until the bird gets use to it.Then start gently rubbing it up(the pencil is still actually in the flat position)the breast just were its legs start.The bird will start stepping up onto the pencil.Also say UP gently to the bird as you do this.It takes a lot of patients!Slowly instead of the pencil use your finger.I know I didn't explain this very well,but if you have any questions feel free to get in touch.♥
2006-06-27 09:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by bamahotT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. You're not going to get through this without a few pecks at your hand. First, get rid of the glove. Stick your hand it holding a snack your bird LOVES. Slowly let the bird trust you.
2006-06-27 08:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by peace_is_forreal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the glove it scares him. be patient, start with just talking to him and after about a week put your finger in his cage for a bout a min or two a couple of times a day untill he gets use to you. then try your hand same way. just be patient and let him get used to you. don't do anything to startle him. good luck
2006-06-27 09:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by bbuttuns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by talking to him every day this builds trust after you do this for about a week try taking the glove and and stroking him but whatever you do don't make fast movements this scares them the next step is (with the glove) take your finger and gently hold it to his chest he should hop on after you do this for a while you can take off the glove but continue talking to it ( it needs the company.
2006-06-27 10:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by mare bare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By spending time with it, even just feeding it and saying goodmorning or whatever will allow it to get used to you. If it's wings are clipped, shut the doors and windows and open the cage. After a while, it will understand that you aren't going to hurt it. Good Luck!
2006-06-27 08:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mayday Britty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta be patient with the little darling. And for heaven's sakes child don't put a glove on and grab the thing! You gotta show him you love him and won't hurt him.
2006-06-27 08:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by rae2569 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can first get a small bird ladder and try to get it out that way, another way you can set the cage on the floor and let it get out it's self, also give it some treats too!
(go on to the web and get some treat ideas)
2006-06-29 01:03:33 · answer #9 · answered by Keeganrb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend time with it even when doing homework just let it walk around close to you and talk to it
2006-06-27 08:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by morganestberg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋