i just got a lovebird 5 days ago. i play with it but it is still afraid of me. it hardly chirps and never make noise. it chirps only when i hold it to take it out. and that chirp is in distress not chirp cos it's happy to see me.
2006-11-29 11:42:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
my lovebird is eating well and gets lots of sleep. considered healthy. is it quiet becos it doesn't know me very well yet?
2006-11-29 11:51:47 · update #1
this lovebird is only 2 months old but can do abit of the step up thing and i have a budgie at home. lovebird also doesn't bite at all.
2006-11-29 12:00:07 · update #2
Lovebirds are normally very noisy. It may be afraid and having a hard time getting used to its new surroundings.
For now, don't take it out. Just go to the cage and open the door and talk softly to it. Once it gets used to your voice, touch it to pet it, but don't try to hold it. Next put your fingers in front of its feet and say "step up". When it finally starts to step up, don't take it out of the cage yet for a day or two. Just hold it in the cage and talk to it.
Just take it slow and one step at a time. Get it a mirror and some toys and spend time. It'll come around. I'm saying this because you didn't mention it biting you. If it's not biting, you have a chance to tame it.
Good luck.
2006-11-29 11:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Lynn D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends in wether the bird was being handfed or if it was just a normal one. When you first buy a bird, it is important to try to let it know that now you are his companion and that he shouldnt be afraid of you. The first thing a bird that is not trained thinks is that you are going to harm him, and even if you play with him, hes not going to get that confidence. Youb have to let him out of the cage everyday, but dont chase after him every time because he is going to get stresed. This behavior has to do with the enviromen. Do you have any other birds? If you answered no, then you might want to consider on getting another one, because a lot of birds are very social and specially lovebirds. They have to hear that sound of another bird in order to fell himself at home. Good luck with that bird!
2006-11-29 11:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by braniac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your one Lovebird is Lonely. Are you sure it is a male ? The name Lovebird means exactly that. Lovebirds are not happy unless they have a partner. One way to make your Lovebird happy and healthy, is to purchase a mate. Another Lovebird and you will see how he excells. Lovebirds are meant to be a pair. One Lovebird, is lonely. I raise Lovebirds and I know from experience. Good Luck.!
2006-11-29 12:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just takes a while to adjust. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Just have patience and hope! Good luck!
Warning! If you get a 2nd lovebird they will bond with EACH OTHER AND NOT YOU!
Patience. You'll have a happy, friendly bird in a few weeks or months.
2006-11-29 11:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humm when I was younger our family had tons of birds and my two fave was oreo and cookie my two lovebirds .... now see it maybe that he or she is still adjusting to it's new home but maybe that he or she needs a mate. I had my one lovebird and not one sound come out of him ... a few short days later we got another one and boy did i regret that =) they we like two peas in a pod! But hey like I said it may just need some time to get to know you and your voice!
2006-11-29 11:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by nchabowski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw, Hes shy silly =] mine didnt talk for about 7 -10 days. Well good luck. Maybe make some chirps for him x] he would prolly like that!
2006-11-29 11:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the element with birds is they are much less have faith worth in the event that they are not hand raised. it sounds to me as in the journey that your chicken wasnt hand fed or raised as a new child. you may in no way basically stick your hand in there itll freak your chicken out much greater and at last it would chew you for risk-free practices. extremely you utilize the aproach and end technique. u pass nearer every time and there could be an improvment. its significant to try this because of the fact basically as a chicken might prefer to have relaxing out of a cage you will have a good time with your chicken much greater if it 8s tamed and additionally you will easily play with it and function it exterior the cage. wish this facilitates you!
2016-12-17 18:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give it a few more days. Give the bird time to adjust...if after a few more days you still are concerned call a vet.
2006-11-29 11:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by oxygenO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE IT IS NORMAL YOU SHOUL TAKE IT TO A VET THAT MAY HELP
2006-11-29 11:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by aidee1996 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋