i just bought a peach face off of a lady and you can tell she didnt work with it much. she said it is about 2 years old. It is very sweet and full of energy but i cant seem to get it finger traind. It never bites or anything, but if i take my hand off its back it just takes off like a bird out of hell. any ideas on how to make him a little more of a people freindly lovebird?
2007-04-30 14:29:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
I'd say keep working with your bird and get his wings clipped.also when training the bird speak to him in a low soft voice.Dont scream or yell at the bird.He will think hes in danger and bite you.And try to gain confidence and build a strong bond between U + Ur new lovebird by teaching it the up and heat to heart command.Your lovie will come through in no time!
2007-05-03 12:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by CaLiGiRl.♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the only way is to keep "working" with it. You have to build up the trust and such with it. Since it is not a biter it has great qualities to become a wonderful "pet". Another thing some people think it is a bit inhumane to get their wings clipped, but sometimes you should consider it for the safety of the bird atleast till it is less of a "flight risk." It does NOT hurt the bird one bit, but is better for someone to do it that is trained to do so. You have to watch out for blood feathers because if you hit it the bird can "bleed out" . You can hardly even tell it has been done if they do it right. They do not clip all the feathers just the longer "Flight" feathers. They can break limbs, necks, and breastbones so fast it is a good idea to have this done. If you really don't want to notice that they have been "clipped" have the person doing it clip the feathers in almost a curved manner. If they are good they will know what you mean. Good luck :D Just make sure you keep with the routine. It will not work if you do it one day and miss like 3 days before you handle it again. You should build trust pretty quickly. Try talking slow, but do talk to him it is a comfort. Pet him and maybe even offer some small treats.
2007-04-30 15:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by angeleyes818 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, have a vet or a professional groomer who knows birds clip this bird's wings. Then, when you have the bird out of its cage, make sure you are in a small area, free of any dangers. You don't want the bird to be able to get trapped behind something. Have the bird on your finger, with your hand on its back, and just keep talking to it. Slowly, stroke the bird. When you remove your hand from its back, if it tries to get away, get it back on your finger, and give it a little treat. If it stays on your finger, give it a treat, and praise it. Like children, birds work well if rewarded for good behavior.
2007-04-30 14:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by margecutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep working with the bird he will learn to trust you .and before you know it he will be very tame.Just take it slowly and with patients.As long as he is the only bird in the cage he will tame right up.
2007-04-30 14:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My conure kisses and "kisses" One I think is just her telling you she loves you. It's like she really softly opens her beak on your skin and uses the tongue to clean you. That's how I always think of it, she's trying to clean me. She also gives loud, wet kisses, and little pecks. lol. When I have her on my shoulder I always kiss her back and she started making that smacking sound. Now when I pick her up she walks up to my cheek, puts her beak closed on it and makes that loud smacking. It's hilarious.
2016-05-17 21:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all birds need tamed. right now they are too scared of you to bite. the lady didnt caare much. :(
2007-04-30 15:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clip his wings and when he feels dependent on you and sees that you are reliable, he will trust you more.
2007-05-01 03:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by lola7737 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST KEEP ON WORKING WITH IT . GOOD LUCK
2007-05-03 18:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by 10-T3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋