Help with training bird

[cosmiczaz]

Ive recently decided to try to bond with the cockatiel we've had for a few years. We haven't really taken care of him as well as we should have but now im determined to change that. Ive read online about if a bird bites you to not yell and to put them down and walk away. Ive tryed that but he just flys right back at me to bite again. How do i walk away if he wont let me? I really want to be a lot better with this bird.

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[Dragonlady2]

How are you trying to train him? From his cage? Are you using any rewards to encourage him? You probably have to start from the beginning...giving treats through the bars, reading to him, talking to him etc. If he has been left on his own for a considerable amount of time, it isn't fair to now expect him to be tame or trained quickly. He needs to learn to trust you and that may take some time. You can try using a stick perch to get him used to stepping up. The good thing is that you are making the effort...it can only mean good things for you and the bird.:th_smile:

[cosmiczaz]

How are you trying to train him? From his cage? Are you using any rewards to encourage him? You probably have to start from the beginning...giving treats through the bars, reading to him, talking to him etc. If he has been left on his own for a consderable amount of time, it isn't fair to now expect him to be tame or trained quickly. He needs to learn to trust you and that may take some time. You can try using a stick perch to get him used to stepping up. The good thing is that you are making the effort...it can only mean good things for you and the bird.:th_smile:I'll start with that. Thanl you! I decided to clean his cage out so he was out of the cage and on my shoulder but ill start talking to him through the cage a lot morr

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[Quakerella]

Great advice from Helena. What is his name? When you have him out of the cage, make sure there will be no loud noises or other people around that can startle him. Patience is the key, and this will have to be done at the cockatiel's pace. Good for you for trying. If you keep at it I am sure he will come around. Please keep us updated.

[cosmiczaz]

Ive made progress in these three days! hes gone from hissing at me every time i walk by to actually asking me for head pets! Im very excited about this

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[Dragonlady2]

:woohoo-dancing-bana

[cosmiczaz]

he now freely lets me scratch his head and asks for it often! I can also tell the way he looks at me is a lot different too

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[cosmiczaz]

he now freely lets me scratch his head and asks for it often! I can also tell the way he looks at me is a lot different too

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[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Yep, that's the spot :)

[Dragonlady2]

Great job!

[09ladybug09]

So glad you're making progress!! Sometimes though birds just bite. I have a black capped conure and she doesn't allow anyone to give her scratches. She also bites my fingers any chance she gets so I learned to keep them away from her. However she doesn't do that to my husband. He can have her perch on his fingers and kiss her but if I try I get bit. She will sit on my hand, if I tuck my fingers in, my arms, my shoulder, my legs, and my head with no problem though. So even if yours still bites in the end it doesn't mean he/she doesn't love you or you did something wrong. They can be sassy just like us.

[Quakerella]

he now freely lets me scratch his head and asks for it often! I can also tell the way he looks at me is a lot different tooThat is fantastic. You must be thrilled. Way to go!!!:th_biggrin: