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My new parakeet is of course, still getting used to me and my home, and is quite fluttery when I open the cage to feed it. What tips are there for getting the bird used to me, and maybe trying to teach it a couple tricks? Mostly, I’d just like to know how to help get my bird used to me. Thanks in advance CommentsCLICK HERE to Teach Your parakeet To Talk Elite Parrots Club - Multimedia Resource (Videos & Articles). Learn how to teach your parrot to talk and stop behaviors like biting, screaming, and plucking. Interact with parrot lovers worldwide via the forum. · · Powered by Yahoo Answers | Log in | Register | Privacy Policy / Disclaimer |
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Just try spending more time with your bird and talk to him softly every day. Try to stick your finger in the cage and gently rub his stomach with it, to get him to step up. Try hand feeding him and playing with him often. it’s best to start early.
Best Of Luck To Your Bird Buddy.
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Take about 10 minutes two or three times a day (more is good if you have the time) to just sit next to your bird’s cage and talk softly to him. Be at eye level with your budgie — don’t loom over the cage. Avoid sudden movements, just sit still and talk to him. Eventually he will get used to your presence, and since he’s all alone, he’ll learn to enjoy having you close.
Don’t rush your hand up to him if you can tell he’s scared. Sometimes a bird will sit rigid on their perch, so you think that they’re calm, but really they’re frozen with fear. It’s best to just hold some millet in your open hand and rest it on the opening of the cage until eventually he comes to you. Don’t expect it to happen the first time — it’ll take several tries of just holding the millet there before he expresses interest in it.
It’s all about gaining your budgie’s trust, so never grab him. Once he becomes unafraid of your hand, you can try to coax him to get on your hand. But keep in mind to watch his body language — if his feathers are tight against his body, he’s scared and doesn’t want you to advance. In this case, just take your hand away and try again a different time. Another note: visit your bird at the same times each day. This can be helpful, since following a routine is less likely to startle them.
All the best with your new little parrot!