How do I tame my Lovebird? (hand-raised)

[Lady]

Boy I'm glad others are chiming in as I have issues with my baby as well. I can get her to step onto my arm but just one foot. She has been doing this for months and I can not get her to use both feet yet. She will back away even if I have her favorite treat or toy. She is a perch potato as Spiritbird would say. My Lady is happy enough just to watch the world around her from her cage.

Kieran, I think it just takes lots of time and patience and learning their body language. Sounds like you did the right things in the beginning and maybe Skittles just needs more time. Target training with a clicker is good to try and I plan on working more with my Lady at it. As far as bonding to the other bird, well, I suppose it's possible but I don't know if it would of been a bond for life, but maybe he does miss having another bird around. I think he will learn that you and your wife are his new flock and will come around as you keep working with him.