How would I tame My 1 yr & a Half Male Cockatiel???

Question

I just bought this cockatiel today from a pet store. I don't think he was ever out of his cage. I'm unsure of how to handle him because I'm afraid of him biting me, Lil guy BITES hard. Any Anwser's to my problem. PLEASE HELP ME. I need to Tame him if he's going to be the Father to my Baby girl... I have another Cockatiel who was hand raised by my Aunt. So this will be the first one i raise by myself. & I NEED HELP..

Thanks,
Alysha

Answer 1

Get a spray bottle. Everytime he bites you spray him with water. He will get the idea that biting is not what he should be doing.

If you just got him today give him about a week and a half to settle down from the move from the petstore to your place. It's hard on birds to be packed in a box and relocated to their new home which they have no clue where it is never mind if it's a home at all. What's going through there heads is; "What the H#ll are they doing to me"? So please be gentle at this time.

So start the training in about a week from now.

Good Luck ;-)

Answer 2

Gotta gain it's trust first. Give him favorite fruits things and veggies. I had a hand fed Cockatiel and she never did get to where she'd be friendly with me. Sometimes it helps for them to see you eating something first and making ummm good sounds, then offer them a bite, keep doing it with different things and he'll slowly come around. Remember that birds need yearly exams and test same as any other animal. By the way, don't think that a bird cannot fly just because the wings are clipped.....many can still go quit a distance with clipped wings and if you cut a blood-feather, get him/her to the Vet to stop the blood if you can't get it stopped at home. they don't have a whole lot to lose.

Answer 3

Take him to someone who knows what they are doing and have his wings clipped if they aren't already. If you don't know what you are doing do not try to clip them yourself, birds have a blood supply in feathers that are still growing and if you cut one of those your bird can bleed to death.

With his wings clipped .. take him into the bathroom (make sure the toilet is closed!) with a supply of treats. Be gentle in manner and voice so not to scare him. If he tries to bite you do not pull away. Many times people think a bird is trying to bite when all they are doing is testing to see if it is safe to step on something, if you pull your finger away he will know it isn't safe and you won't be able to teach him to step up. Keep training sessions short and always try to end on a positive note.

If you plan to breed him to your already tame cockatiel then be aware that they both may go untamed. They will bond to each other and no longer need you to be part of the flock. If you want your bird to be tame and a pet it is best to keep them in seperated cages and make them depend on you for social interaction.

Answer 4

they receives alongside. You delivered a sparkling male kitten residing house to an evnviornment that replaced into all of your a million and nil.5 year old's. Male cats are very teritorial, and introducing yet another one right into a sparkling position the position the first cat has been all on my own for see you later, this is going to make the effort of adjustment. in basic terms make particular you provide your first cat a similar volume of interest that you probably did before to procure the hot cat. in case you spot his eating and/or dozing kinds drasitically replace or he's continually hiding, evaluate taking him to the vet. I had a similar subject when I presented my 4 and a nil.5 year old black male cat with a 6 month old lady kitten. He had a lot pressure that he began to tug the fur on the decrease back of his hind legs out. He stopped eating, ingesting, and hid at the back of the settee 24/7. i ultimately had to take him to the Vet to get a shot & some anti-pressure meds for a lil' bit until eventually he were given use to the hot kitty. in basic terms provide it some time...if issues do not strengthen, do not get rid of your new kitty, your old one in basic terms might want to need a lil' vet interest.

Answer 5

just put a thick glove but not one that will scare your bird on your hand and put it on the other side of the cage and let him come to you if he doesnt slowly bring your hand to him and say up after a while he will trust you and then you wont have to wear the glove

Answer 6

mine bites too..........clip his wings and he will be depending on u more because he cant fly that should work but mine was already tamed ....to clip his wings use some scissors and cut the first layer of feathers at the bottom of his wings and that be it

Answer 7

feed him people food... that worked with my cat... till he died.. from being fat. :(