how come my lovebird is still scared of me??

Question

i had her for a week and she is still scared of me....What should i do?

Answer 1

Maybe she still doesn't love you yet?

Answer 2

The mos tpossible reasons that the Lovebird might not like you are:

*The Bird hasn't been accustomed to it's new surroundings(your house)

*It's a wild bird, and doesn't fit in "city life"(Besides conservational and ethical reasons, wild caught animals are more likely to get sick and to die).

*Lovebirds are very active and require an appropriately sized cage. They require lots of toys and things to chew on and play with. Lovebirds are extremely social birds, and there is debate on whether they should be kept individually.

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Answer 3

First you have to step back and take some time to get to know your new Lovebird. You will have to spend time getting him to trust you before you can tame him. Sessions should be short (10 minutes or less) and done several times a day. Each time you achieve one step, repeat it several times until your pet is comfortable with it before moving onto the next step.
(Read more on Getting to Know Your Lovebird.)

Now you have spent a few days getting to know your Lovebird and he does not get scared every time you approach the cage. That is a great first step, but you still want to be able to play with him. Have patience and move onto the next step
(Finger Taming Your Lovebird.)

This is wonderful – your Lovebird will now step onto your finger. You want to keep him with you, but need your hand to do things, so it is time to move onto the next step
(Shoulder Training Your Lovebird.)

Now you have a wonderful tame and trusting Lovebird.

(More info on the various steps at the site listed below)

Answer 4

Lovebirds are like this. They don't like humans. If you're lucky and very patient, the more she'll do is to get on your shoulder. By miracle, I got mine to kiss me in exchance of sunflower seeds. You won't ever be able to caress her ( they hate hands for some reason) unless you hold her or she'll try to bit you.

Answer 5

It took my cocketail a month before she warmed up. (year old when I got her) Just open the cage and alow it to roam in the room and attempt to play with it some but not too much. Dont try to hurt the bird or that will just make it worse. If it wont allow you to touch it after a couple of tries, stop and try again later

Answer 6

It takes time. Everyday try to interact with her and talk to it softelly and try to hand feed it. My friends bird was like that. Soon we had done so much that now the parakeet will sit on a strangers shoulder! I'ts amazing. Oh and let it roam free in the house to make it happier.

Answer 7

after I first were given delivered my lovebirds domicile they were pressure ridden anytime i tried to get them out of the cage. even as they were out they were nice. It took a month of operating with them, that after I went to get them out of the cage they now step up. Now mine are very reliable about stepping up and they even supply kisses. in addition they prefer taking position my blouse on my shoulder and going to sleep. I want you the perfect.

Answer 8

Be sure the cage isn't too low. You will seem intimidating to the bird if you are always looming over it. Also, do not put it too high or it will be less inclined to bond with you. About eye level is good.

Answer 9

The problem is that she was probably never hand trained. Call the store you bought the bird at and see if they hand trained her. If not, it may take a long time, if ever, that the bird comes around.

Answer 10

Give it some time. And buy some Scope.