Ask Lafeber

My bird doesn’t let me touch him

Why my bird doesn’t want to be touched

Hi,

There is a lot involved with gaining a bird’s trust, and not all birds like to be petted. Never grab at a bird because they are prey animals so they think you are trying to catch them. I would recommend that you read our pages on behavior and training to help you with your bird.

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior

Teaching Your Bird

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda