Do you think birds have different personalities like people?

Question

and that some birds you can bond with, and others you can't no matter how hard you try, just like with people?

I really wanted things to work out with my budgie, and spent ages with him but he seems unaffectionate, and only wants me for the food :(

I will try a while longer but I wanted friendly one that will give some feed back, and want's to be with me. I reckon if i left him alone for days he wouldn't notice as long as he had food and water.

Violinist - Ive had him a month this week. Not long i know but i thought there would be some signs of bonding by now. He seems happy enough as he chirps, sings and plays with his toys. Dosent want anything to do with me though. Dosent greet me at all in the mornings or when i come home from being out.

I chose him because i thought a male maybe would try to talk eventually, it was the youngest that cere had just turned blue so he must be about 4-6mths old. No bar markings on his head. There was another one with beautiful markings and it came to front of cage but still had bar markings and pink cere so wasnt sure whether to take the chance it would be male.

Answer 1

I think you are not giving this Birdie much of a chance.I got a Parakeet in the Spring,and only just held him for the first time last month.It takes a lot of time for a untamed bird to be worked with and become friendly.If you don't have the patience for this,get another to keep him company,get their wings clipped,give them a good diet,and watch them from afar,their is no written rule that says you have to train your Budgies!!!LOL!

Answer 2

I know birds have different personalities like us. Your busgie if from a petstore may not be tame or socialzed and therefore not recognize people as their flock mates but rather a danger or something to ignore. Some birds may just not like you, it is true that they pick thier people and some they want nothing to do with and others they do. But usually sometimes with birds it can change and that all birds would rather have ome company then none. It may take longer to bond with you then another bird which is why it is always best to let a bird pick you. To take home the baby that just automatically seems to say "Hye, I like you" With chirping and being attracted to you. They have opinions and for the best bond always let a bird pick you.

You're going to have to start trying to bond with him. Talking to him, giving him treats, and all that. Hand tame him. If you got him from a petstore then this is most likely the problem but it could just be that he is just settling in. Somebirds take up to a year to settle in, while others only days or a week. It takes time so just keep being kind, and tlaking to him building up trust. http://www.lisashea.com/petinfo/articles/bird_hand.html This article does a really good job on taming your budgie. Know that is will take time, probably at least a month or more to have a good bond between you and your budgie.

Answer 3

Yes, I once had a budgie that was just unfriendly. He never got to like people.
I've had a number of budgies, and they are assertive, sometimes aggressive, but most of them you can make friends with. The one I have now has always been friendly, and lives with my cockatiel.
My friends had a budgie that was really aggressive, but he was a great talker. He liked to talk to people, but he didn't like being handled.
Some of the personality is probably genetic, and some of it is a result of life experience. So, I recommend getting a bird directly from the breeder, one that handles the babies; or one that is hand-fed. Make sure the budgie is tame before you buy it. It may cost more, but it's well worth it.

Answer 4

You do not tell us what sort of contact you have with your bird. He is still new to your home, so now is the time to bond with him. But it does not just happen automatically! You have to work on it!

To begin with, if you want the bird to bond withy you, you must spend time with him. By that, I mean what is known as "Quality time!" You must spend at LEAST 1 to 2 solid hours each day sitting by his cage talking to him! Talk to him about your day, sing to him, read to him, watch TV with him and discuss the program! Make him see that yuo are treating him like a member of your family. Do not expect to see immediate results, but in anywhere from a few weeks to a few months you should notice a change in his attitude. He should begin to take an interest in you when you are in the room. he may sing to you, or get noticeably excited when yuo come in. He may try to move closer to you in his cage.
When he starts these behaviors, try giving him some special treats through the bars. Don't get discouraged if he does not take them right away. give him time.
When he willingly takes treats through the bars, then try openning the cage and offering the treat at the door. DO NOT put your hand into the cage! That is his home, and he may consider yuo an invader if you put yuor hand into the cage. Let him come to you!! He will eventually come to thye door for his treats.
When he is comfortable eating from your hand at the open door, try giving him a trerat , then say,"Step UP" and present yuor finger to him,. If he is reluctant , give him more time.

In time he will step up on command! Just remember that thsi will take from several weeks to several months ..Patience is the key!!

good luck

Answer 5

Yes, they most definitely have different personalities.. Just like people.

Budgies are generally hard birds to bond with. They rarely ever get hand fed when they're young because they're so small and easy to accidentally kill when hand feeding.. It's not impossible to bond with your budgie, but it's very difficult in most cases.. Which is why I never recommend budgies for first time bird-keepers.

How long have you had the little guy? You have to be real patient with him.. Are his wings clipped? That will make him/her a lot easier to tame, and it's so much more safe for him/her.

I hate to be the first one to put down budgies [lol], but the next bird you get, assuming you do get another one, I would recommend a cockatiel. They're not nearly as difficult as budgies in my experience.

EDIT-ah, so you haven't had him for too long really.. Try sticking your hand in his cage for a few minutes a few times every day until he gets used to your hand.. And then when he does get used to your hand, try getting him on your finger. If he's afraid to get on your finger, you can try and use a long stick/perch, and press it up on his chest. He should step up. When he gets used to the stick, eventually he should get used to your finger.. And when he's used to your finger, eventually you should be able to take him outside of the cage and maybe play with him.. It just keeps on going from there.

Don't give up, patience is the key. :)

Answer 6

Yes! I think all animals have personalities. I could tell all of my birds apart, even if they looked the same. Every person's mind works in a different way, and I think this influences personality. It probably works this way for animals, too!

Answer 7

Birds or like people and dog and cats and much more at that too. If you thank on that you will see the idea o.k. Good luck to you.

Answer 8

Absolutely!! I have some birds that are sweet and want nothing more than to be held, and others that dont want to be held at all.

Answer 9

Absolutely. We have 3 parakeets; one is wild, one is moody and bites a lot, and one is gentle and loving.

Answer 10

Of course.