2007-03-07 12:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by jessica v 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
There are going to be those that disagree with me. and that is their preference. here is what i do and it never fails. I have the most sweetest tame birds there are. My sweetest one was a parent raised! First clip it's wings. What this does is disable the bird and make it completely dependant on you. You need to clip the wings for it's safety anyway. Then just spend oodles of time with it. Put it on your shoulder and keep it there for a weekend, talking to it, offering treats from your hand, etc. It should come around in a day or so. Many people will say to leave it in its cage and just talk to it until it trusts you. I strongly disagree. It needs to be handled rather it likes it or not so that it can learn to trust you.
2007-03-07 17:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by peek-a-boo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clip its wings so it can't fly away, this helps a lot. Talk softly and whistle or make kissing noises. Watch to see what sounds or words the bird likes.
Be patient and never act angry, but it is okay to show pain if it bites you. Birds sometimes don't realize that they are hurting you. They have hard beaks and are covered with feathers, and we are different.
When I go to pick up a cockatiel or parakeet, I say "I'm gonna get you!" in the playful tone you use with a baby; they seem to like this sound and respond better than to the boring "step up." Get some spray millet and let the bird have it when it's with you. Another thing, sometimes they just bite out of anxiety. Hold some keys or a necklace or toy in front of it to bite while you are handling it. Always make happy sounds when you are handling it and it is not biting you. Birds are very much attuned to sounds. Maybe pin a spray millet to your shoulder when the bird is on your shoulder. Birds associate food with love.
When you think the bird is going to bite, distract it with whistling or kissing sounds or happy talk or whatever.
2007-03-07 23:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to just open the cage and talk to it gently at first. As the cockatiel gets used to your voice they will be more friendly. Also, move slowly, if you move fast it may see you as prey, and it's reaction would be to immediately move away. Sometimes keeping soft music on in the room the bird is in can help to keep it soothed. When you are talking with the bird and it is becoming more friendly, reward it with some berries or fruit. Good Luck!
2007-03-07 20:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by chels 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem. you could try keeping it away from loud places and put it in a quiet place. then, try socializing with it by feeding it and talking to it. also, dont talk to it loudly. don't get frustrated because thats how birds are sometimes. try wearing a glove and petting it gently.
2007-03-07 20:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by chinkywinky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it treats, sit in front of it and read or something, make him get used to you and know that you are not a threat. don't move too fast and pushy. give him time.
2007-03-07 21:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by 1.4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a slow process of earning their trust.
2007-03-07 22:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋