Help me please!! Taming.

[JerseyWendy]

I honestly hope you are not expecting miracles to happen within 2 hours.

It may take MONTHS for them to come around, for them to trust you, or even show interest in you.

My honest suggestion is that if you can't commit to your birds, perhaps try and find a home for them where they will be loved for who they are.

 

[journeyman]

I can commit to them and obv i dont expect miracles.

perhaps try and find a home for them

nah im cool with them.

 

[plumsmum2005]

I can commit to them and obv i dont expect miracles.

perhaps try and find a home for them

nah im cool with them.

Ok that is good to hear so be patient, be kind because it will take a good while for you to win their trust.

 

[wrench13]

My money's on the journeyman, I think he'll be successful , with the coaching from here. Keep checking in man, use this site for inspiration and good thoughts. Talk to the birds, they understand a lot more then you think they do.

 

[plumsmum2005]

My money's on the journeyman, I think he'll be successful , with the coaching from here. Keep checking in man, use this site for inspiration and good thoughts. Talk to the birds, they understand a lot more then you think they do.

Let's hope you are right 'cause for a beginner he sure pressed all the red buttons eh?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Let's hope you are right 'cause for a beginner he sure pressed all the red buttons eh?

Indeed! And then some....

 

[RavensGryf]

Good to hear journeyman. I do think that out of those species, the parent raised Rosella will have the most difficult time settling down in a home environment. Any of the grass parakeets (besides budgies) are pretty hard to tame even when hand raised. My mom has 2 species of Aussie grass parakeets and same thing, it took her a few YEARS to be able to have them step up. The Bourke's will step up to anyone but still prefers not being handled. The Princess keet will only step up to my mom for a brief moment to get to his cage. He is very wild as far as being touched, but he likes to come near me when I visit and talk and engage that way. This bird was handfed, but still even after years that is just the extent of his tameness. He IS tame, as in he doesn't freak out with humans, he just won't tolerate touching or getting too close to his body. With lots of consistency and time, you might get them all "a bit" tamer, but I wouldn't expect too much and I wouldn't get disappointed if they don't ever do exactly what you wish. I just told you about my mom's keets. She loves those boys and spoils them rotten and has ways of interacting with them even though they don't get on her and cuddle.

I believe that talking to them (like you would a dog or any animal) is beneficial. Even though we're a completely different species from birds, they still can sense vibes, emotion, and attempts at friendship from a different species of animal. Birds are incredibly intelligent too, and WILL pick up what your spoken words mean. 2 of my birds have learned commands without having to touch them. You'd be surprised with a little gentle consistency and talking to them, how birds will learn voice commands, especially along with hand gestures. When they do, either hand them a small treat, or if they won't take it, I've found that verbal praise is effective instead. Best of luck!

 

[journeyman]

Good to hear journeyman. I do think that out of those species, the parent raised Rosella will have the most difficult time settling down in a home environment. Any of the grass parakeets (besides budgies) are pretty hard to tame even when hand raised. My mom has 2 species of Aussie grass parakeets and same thing, it took her a few YEARS to be able to have them step up. The Bourke's will step up to anyone but still prefers not being handled. The Princess keet will only step up to my mom for a brief moment to get to his cage. He is very wild as far as being touched, but he likes to come near me when I visit and talk and engage that way. This bird was handfed, but still even after years that is just the extent of his tameness. He IS tame, as in he doesn't freak out with humans, he just won't tolerate touching or getting too close to his body. With lots of consistency and time, you might get them all "a bit" tamer, but I wouldn't expect too much and I wouldn't get disappointed if they don't ever do exactly what you wish. I just told you about my mom's keets. She loves those boys and spoils them rotten and has ways of interacting with them even though they don't get on her and cuddle.

I believe that talking to them (like you would a dog or any animal) is beneficial. Even though we're a completely different species from birds, they still can sense vibes, emotion, and attempts at friendship from a different species of animal. Birds are incredibly intelligent too, and WILL pick up what your spoken words mean. 2 of my birds have learned commands without having to touch them. You'd be surprised with a little gentle consistency and talking to them, how birds will learn voice commands, especially along with hand gestures. When they do, either hand them a small treat, or if they won't take it, I've found that verbal praise is effective instead. Best of luck!

i will give my best

 

[Mamaof3]

Taming birds take time and patience. If you don't have either try to find them a good home. I have two parakeets that are happy and always outside their cages, playing and what not. But they won't come to be because they are a bonded pair. But I'll tell you they come and look for me and chirp up a storm if they see me or hear my voice. If one of them needs my help I gently tell that bird to step up and it does and we exchange kisses. They don't want to come to me but when they're with me the kisses don't stop.

Keep us updated with the progress. Remember patience is key. And don't get upset or angry with yourself for not taming them. Your doing it now. Your birds will pick up on your feeling and it's just going to set you back in training.

 

[Christinenc2000]

How are things going Journeyman ?

 

[journeyman]

Keep us updated with the progress.

Will do.

How are things going Journeyman ?

Its too early to say things are going good but im giving my absolute best and i spend as much time as i can with them, we listen music every day when i get back from school. It looks like i havent made any progress past 3 days but im sure i did.

 

[Christinenc2000]

Yup it takes time. Stick with it . You will never regret it. Amazing feeling when a Birds trust you !

 

[plumsmum2005]

Keep us updated with the progress.

Will do.

How are things going Journeyman ?

Its too early to say things are going good but im giving my absolute best and i spend as much time as i can with them, we listen music every day when i get back from school. It looks like i havent made any progress past 3 days but im sure i did.

That's good to hear, keep going and don't dishearten if sometimes it feels like two steps forward and one step back, it's a marathon not a sprint OK. The rewards are fantastic.

 

[journeyman]

Update:
Today was a shower day. They enjoyed it.

Spent 2hrs total with them.

Found out my budgie likes to listen to Drake

 

[Christinenc2000]

Update:
Today was a shower day. They enjoyed it.

Spent 2hrs total with them.

Found out my budgie likes to listen to Drake

LOL Sounds like you are doing a fine job. Keep us updated. Shower day is a big step. I have had my Macaw for over a year and he still hates showers.

 

[Mariar]

So cool to read that you are taking the time to be with your birds...even shower time is valuable. We are here to help, don't forget that. Hey why not share some pix of your feathered family. Keep us posted, with any update or concern.

 

[journeyman]

I have had my Macaw for over a year and he still hates showers.

Haha i can imagine shower time with your Macaw

Hey why not share some pix of your feathered family.

Will share soon

 

[Christinenc2000]

I have had my Macaw for over a year and he still hates showers.

Haha i can imagine shower time with your Macaw

It is a very very loud Shower time. Yelling , wing flapping throwing water on me. Its every entertaining . To others lol

 

[journeyman]

It is a very very loud Shower time. Yelling , wing flapping throwing water on me. Its every entertaining . To others lol

Btw i was wondering where do you buy vegetables for your parrots? Here they spray everything with pesticides and other anti-bug stuff..

 

[Christinenc2000]

It is a very very loud Shower time. Yelling , wing flapping throwing water on me. Its every entertaining . To others lol

Btw i was wondering where do you buy vegetables for your parrots? Here they spray everything with pesticides and other anti-bug stuff..

I think they spray everywhere. I buy at the local Grocery store UNTIL local farmers start growing. I also have friends that have gardens when the time is right. I buy from them or they just give to me.

Nuts and treats I buy from Nuts.com Great company.

I also make sure to wash everything. Little Vinegar and water as a rinse .