We've had them both for 2 years. Is it too late?
2007-02-22 07:39:50 · 8 answers · asked by Leanne W 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Some birds never tame. We had birds that were tame from day one and others that were like yours. Seems like each has its own personality. I would temporarily back off from trying to be friends with the birds. Most birds bite and hiss because they feel threatened. So perhaps your friendly gestures are being mistaken by them. Back off a little and approach them cautiously and see if they change. Talk to them all the time. Its the best way to make friends.
2007-02-22 07:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by inspectclouseau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be difficult to try and physically tame birds that you have had for a while - they simply don't expect it and misunderstand your movements. Try not to get to close as they will feel threatened, you really cannot be dominant with a bird the way you could with a cat or dog. Your size is simply to threatening. Try sitting a short distance from the cage and talk to them softly so that they get used to your voice. Do this for a week or so and then gradually move closer to them. Although you may never be able to handle them they will begin to associate you with a kind voice and they will become accustomed to you.
2007-02-24 03:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by * * Princess * * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With patience and dominace, you have to let the birds know what is and isnt acceptable. They have to understand that you are the boss and not them. Also, a waterbottle is a good tool, a squrt in the eye, does the trick, and will not harm them.
2007-02-22 12:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by tiedesgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 06:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had my cockatiel for three years he still bites he just bit my girlfriend shes not talkin to him but he still loves her just keep tryin its probably territorial does he spread his wings when he goes for you
2007-02-23 06:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by ganza37 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually attach them selves to the lady of the house & chase off eny one else
2007-02-22 08:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by ray j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if you've never try to handle them before it will be hard or try spending one on one time with them don't pull away wen they go to bite you let them know your not scared of them should work hand feed them if possiable to start with let me know . thanks
2007-02-23 07:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by steven w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
patience
2007-02-23 17:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by Robert C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋