i have tried to tame both of my parakeet's but i only got successful with only taming one, the other one seems aggresive or is it biteting me because it is scared?
2007-01-17 06:56:05 · 6 answers · asked by xavier t 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
These birds are extremely intelligent and will remember mistreatment for ever, even if not by you.
You will have to regain or gain its trust - I did this by very regular handling and with treat bribes. And the magic Budweiser Beer, which my bird loves when he is allowed it. It seemed to make him a little more amiable! Not too much and I certainly do not condone cruelty of any kind - no Monty Python Sketches please!
Sit on the floor by his cage or stand for a few days. Talk to him quietly and offer bribes galore. He will be very curious at what you have to offer, especially if you change the treats. (Mine love bread and butter, chips, tomato, pineapple, cranberries, grapes and fruits). Once he is taking these very small pieces from you, open up his cage and get him to come to the door. It will not be long before you are able to get him to come on to your hand. If you feel the need to wear gloves, then fine, but at some point you are going to have to go 'bareback'! Its a trust thing, plain and simple. Some birds will have been badly handled but I don't think there is a bird out there that can't be pulled round with the right treatment and an absolute stack of patience. This won't happen in a week, but please don't give up. Take it nice and slow. You will be repaid hundreds of times over when you see what a character your bird can develop into given the right love and care.
A small tip - If he spins himself upside down and offers his neck to your waggling fingers, (if you can get your fingers in) its a good sign. I'd try to be getting him to do this quite often before moving on to door opening/handling. A bird offering his neck in this way is gaining trust in you.
Birds will often 'latch' and will behave totally differently with different members of the family. Our macaw adores me and I can do anything with him but will not have much to do with anyone else. The grey will only go to me and my son and will take chunks out of my partners hands rather than go to him. Odd. but there you go! You may have to accept that your partner is going to get more out of this bird than you ever can. And of course, one bird can be totally different to your other bird!
Have you had your bird from a baby or from a pet shop, or private purchase? All can be deciding factors on your birds behaviour.
Get the trust thing going and lots of luck in your 'Project'. BE PATIENT and DONT GIVE UP!
2007-01-17 07:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Parakeets get like that. My Parakeet will bite, but modstly my friends that she doesn't know.
My Cats stare at her from the window outside licking their chops.
2007-01-17 08:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is one a male and one female ? The male is easier to tame and better at talking etc.. The female is more frightened and tends to be agressive because of this and surpriseing enough dont talk as good as the male. And yes you can teach them to talk.
2007-01-17 11:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parakeet will do the same thing if I put my hand in his cage. He probably feels threatened.
2007-01-17 07:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by Feathery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not scared at all it's just you need to spend a while with your parakeet and you need to see what he really wants from you and you need to show him who's boss in a way he'll understand and so will you. don't torcher him and have him stay away from him just stay calm okay and it will be okay. â¥
2007-01-21 02:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by *Rawr* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you had them long mite take a bit longer to tame,
2007-01-17 07:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋