I have had my cockatail for 1 year but he still shakes and does not communicate very often. I was wondering if there is anything else i could do. I am thinking about getting another one to see if that will make him happier.
2007-01-03 03:21:18 · 13 answers · asked by Fiona PR 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Ah, tough one.
The confidence is pretty tough, that's heavily embedded in personality. It can be helped a bit if you get him to trust you more, but I wouldn't expect a whole lot of change there. With timid birds, though, there are a few things that can help alleviate some issues.
First of all, check the environment. Are there other animals around? Anything that moves and might make him feel like he has predators around? It is also important for birds to be up a little bit, where they survey the environment and know that nothing is sneaking up on them. If there are any other animals around, especially dogs, see if there's some place you can move him.
I've found that food and time are the best ways to a bird's heart. All of my past birds bonded with me by just spending time together. Have him ride on your shoulder while you're at home, don't feel like you need to pay specific attention to him. When you get some time to sit, feed him some treat. (Millet, or if he has another favorite). If he is affectionate at all, pet him when you're spending time with him. This is essentially like preening, a bonding behavior between birds in a flock. If you can't pet him yet, but think you might be able to with some work, definitely work on it!
He may not become your best friend, but I've found that what I just described has worked pretty well. I have a very timid bird that I adopted from the humane society, and she has come around well. She hasn't bonded totally to me, but she does want to spend time with me and now likes to be pet. She even has moments where she's adventuresome! I actually got her as a 'friend' for my bonded bird, and while they don't interact much I have found he's happier when I'm away for a long time. Basically - I wouldn't rely on them to get along, definitely go with the previous suggestion of leaving them in seperate cages until you're certain they'll get along. I don't think a second bird will have the affect you're hoping for, though.
Good luck!
2007-01-03 05:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by country_girl_in_a_city 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 08:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITYM cockatiel. If it was an aviary bred one, then lots of patience, taking months or years. You could get him another one and this will make him happier but it won't make him tame.
I have lots of parrots and parakeets, some are tame and some are not. I love them all and am happy just to watch and talk to the untame ones who all live with companions of the same species.
2007-01-03 09:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might like friend but, it could stress him out even more. Is there a bird rescue centre near you I had a similar problem with my Parrot and they helped me no end. If you do get another one I would keep them in separate cages at first next to each other. then when they are used to each other let them out together and see what happens.
Good luck
2007-01-03 04:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by mummylove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you get your bird? From a pet store, a previous owner, animal rescue/shelter?
If the bird had little contact with humans, you won't change him.
If the bird bonded with another person, you won't change him.
You can have his wings clipped and try to handle him, but don't stress him out. If he's not interested in you handling him, then you may well have yourself a "caged" friend.
2007-01-03 04:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ella 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all animals need time and attention in order to build up a bond of trust. quietly sit next to his cage every day and have treats to hand. eventually he should be tempted in. eventually he will come to trust you with this and happily take food from you. when this happens start putting your hand in the cage with food on it. eventually he will trust you enough to feed upon your hand. repeat this in the doorway and then gradually increase the distance from the cage. this should be carried on until he is more confident with than without you.
2007-01-03 06:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Antony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.birdtricks.com. I'm not selling anything here, its run by a guy called chet womach and he's brill for teaching bird tricks and other stuff
2007-01-03 04:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that's a bad idea. You shouldn't get another bird unless you are close to the first one. I'm no expert but I heard that.
2007-01-03 09:11:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shakes but not stirred huh? Hmmm....Interesting.
2007-01-03 03:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by Antman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little umbrella in it and maybe a slice of fruit.
2007-01-03 03:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋