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Okay, so i got a lovebird about 2 weeks ago and it was becoming very mean and aggressive, it wouldn't let me go anywhere near the cage, and i started to feel bad for it cause i thought that maybe it was lonely... so, like 2 days ago i got another one, and although they seem to like each other, they both seem to hate me... they get so scared every time i try to put my hand near them... i wanted the birds in the first place so that i could bond with them and it just makes me sad to think that they will hate me... Is there ANY way them changing?They are still babies. One is 8 weeks and the other 15... and I've only had the oldest one for 2 and a half weeks and the younger one for like 3 days... I'm just so disappointed that I'm thinking of just giving them away and getting something much friendlier... any ideas???

2007-09-06 18:26:53 · 6 answers · asked by barbie_pbnj 1 in Pets Birds

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From what i know from personal exprierence is that bird need time to adjust when being brought into a new enviornment. A love bird is a great bird to have if you want it to become affectionate but it takes longer than a couple of weeks. I know as humans we want instant gratification in our fast paced world. With birds it takes time. Spend time with your birds every day. You have to remember that you stole them from their enviorment and home in their eyes. The are going to bond with you eventually but need to do it in their own time and cannot be forced. If i have learned anything it is that birds have somuch personality that you cannot try to make them show. Spend time doing caretaker things for them. keep thier cage clean, give them special treats on certain days. When you are home leave the cage door open so they know you are inviting them into your space. Let them come out of their cage first and the relationship will get moving faster.

2007-09-06 22:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Karen P 1 · 0 0

Everything that the lovebird breeder has said is correct. If you want to get another bird but have a small budget, I would suggest a cockatiel (just one) and get it from a breeder or local pet store that handfeeds them. As for the lovebirds (if you decide to give them away), give them to someone who knows how to take care of birds or to a breeder and do not put an ad in some pennysaver paper. I would also suggest purchasing a book or finding a book at your library about whatever animal you decide to get next. This way you can do your homework and be prepared for any surprises. I've worked at pet stores and have seen too many people buy animals on a whim and not know crap about how to take care of them, then just pass them along like a used car...

2007-09-07 01:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kujoh 1 · 1 0

the first bird you got may have been a female,they tend to be much more aggressive than males do.the other point is that they can be very territorial in regard to their cage,you often get bit and chased in their cage but when they are out they can be sweet and loving. two weeks is not long in getting to know your bird.
the second bird is ideally suited age wise BUT when kept with another bird it will naturally bond with that bird and totally ignore you.
to bond with a bird you should have only one,if, and i say if, you find you don't have the time to spend with that bird then you should consider getting a second bird for it to bond with but remember once you do that the relationship with you will change.
a lovebird can be a lovely companion but i only offer handfed babies (so they are use to human contact) and where ever possible i try and get the new owners involved with the handfeeding to start the bonding process early.
daily handling outside of the cage (get the wings clipped) will help in your bird loving you

2007-09-07 01:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by john e 4 · 2 0

They are still very young to get to know you well, give them some time to adjust to the surroundings and probably then try. You can start by whistling to them whenever your around the cage but dont touch the cage. maybe after a few weeks you can bond with them.

2007-09-07 01:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by shail422 3 · 0 0

The birds are not hand tamed.It will take some time for them to get used to u.Don't give up.Open there cage,see if they will come out on there own.Talk nice to them.Give them treats.

If u can hold them,Pet them.They will start to trust u.Good Luck.

2007-09-07 12:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by coppercash 5 · 0 0

they are birds .they have each other now

2007-09-07 01:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0 0

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