Time Out
What do you do for “time out”?
Rescues?
Are these birds rescues or is it important for research to observe from birth?
Teaching object
how do you teach them what the name of an object is?
chest bump
Hello, i was recently given a Hispanolian parrot as a gift by a family member, i would like to find out why she came without feathers also why she has a medium size bump on her chest. Regarding the taming part she bites and does not want to be touched. I’m trying to be slow […]
Time and Love
Hey. I’ve been considering getting a bird for about a year now. The local pet shop in my area offers cockatiels, conures, and parakeets. I am not getting a conure, but I was wondering if I should get a parakeet or cockatiel. I go to school (6:40-4:20) and was wondering if I should get a […]
New pet
How long does it normally take for a new cocketeil to acclimate to its new cage /home? How long should it be out of its cage per day?
Scared Parakeet
We got a 8 week old parakeet a few weeks ago and she still seems scared/ uncertain of us. She freaks out when I change her food and she doesn’t move around the cage a lot when we’re around. Sometimes she even hides her head under her food bowl. But other times she chirps, sings, […]
What do I do?
When I go near my bird or put my hand in its cage it flaps about and flies away when I go near it
African Grey taming
Good morning I have had a gray for about 3 years now. I acquired her( found out through exam) from a neighbor that had her in a large cage in the back yard. Her original owner died and she has been passed around. I had to get a smaller cage with a playpen so I […]
bird trust
How long does it take for parakeets to trust and be afraid of you, how can I make the birds trust me?
Aggressive Cockatiel
I have a Male cockatiel, I’ve had him for a few years and have never gotten him to bond with me. I got him when he was a few years old and can tell he was most likely abused. Both of his feet have been cut off (from before I adopted him) and he’s very […]
Bonding with your cockatiel
I got my cockatiel 5-6 months ago, she (I think) was 15 weeks when I got her (or so they told me). They also told me she was handfed and friendly. She now will perch and get on my shoulder though she pecks at ears sometimes. And most of the time she doesn’t seem to […]
getting a bird
I’m interested in getting a cockatiel but was wondering if I should look at getting a pair. I work 8 hours a day but otherwise have no other commitments and I don’t want my bird to become lonely. Also, would a male or female be better? Thanks in advance!
How many parakeets…?
I have recently started a charity that will focus on raising and training small birds like cockatiels and parakeets as companion pets for people suffering from depression and PTSD. My question is: I know that if I cage birds together they will be a lot less likely to be trained however if they are in […]
How to tame
I bought a cockatiel in June 2018 from a pet store. He doesn’t let me pet him. When I go to stroke his back, he runs or starts “yelling” at me. Maybe someone grabbed him too tightly at the store. I don’t know. Do you have any suggestions? He is a good talker and so […]
Bird tricks
How do I get my conure to roll over
parakeets
I just got 2 baby parakeets about a month and a half ago. I keep their cage door open all day so they can come and go as they please. But I was wondering if I am doing the right thing by not going up to them when they are out( I want them to […]
Bird nipping
New young A grey that nips my neck and ears while on shoulder. Ouch!!!! Is this normal. Is this just curiosity or a problem starting. I sternly say no he stops but continues again
About parakeets
Can I interact with 2 parakeets houses together
bonding
How long does it take for 2 parakeets to bond with me (owner)?
Two cockatiels
I’m going to handrear two baby cockatiels. I want to handrear them separately and keep them in separate cages when they are older… I really want each cockatiel to choose me over each other and interact from time to time without forming a closer bond than with me. Can they be kept in the same […]
Petting birds
Hi I am a veterinarian for a facility that houses 2 cockatoos and 1 macaw These birds are used for public education ,they do perform My question concerns the birds behavior during trainer grooming sessions The birds are regularly touched and groomed through out the day They enjoy it, but is it something that could […]
Looking for African gray breeder
I’m looking for an African gray baby preferably the Congo and Maryland DC Virginia Pennsylvania area. Do you know of a good reputable breeder for these beautiful birds thank you
My new /old bird ” I’m leaving on a jet Plane “
Please help educate me. My Best friend died. And willed me her African gray parrot. What is the best way to get him used to me …and I him. As he used to bite her husband. What can I do to build a good relationship . I know nothing about birds. Thank you ( He […]
My Grey Is Afraid Of Its Cage
My 21 year old African Grey has suddenly become afraid of being in her cage. I haven’t changed anything. I can’t see anything around the cage that looks different. What can I do?
My budgie just comes to me for treats
I rescued my pet budgie just s month ago. It took him a week to come on to my hand for a treat. But every time he’s out of the cage and has finished his treat he just flies to a chair opposite a big mirror in our dining. He can sit on it practically […]
getting a cockatiel
Hello! My name is David and ive been thinking about getting a pet cockatiel and I have done all the research about them that I could have done but I only have one question and that is that every year Im going on vacations for about three weeks and there is a breeder who can […]
beginner bird?
Hello! I’m thinking about getting a bird, and I would really love to one day get a highly social parrot, however I’ve never owned a bird before so I want to take care of an easy beginner bird before I take in a parrot. Do you have any suggestions as to what “beginner” birds I […]
Quarker parrot
I have just brought a 4 month old quaker parrot im a newbie at this when would be a good time to tame him and the best way
Budgie taming
Hello, I recently got 2 young budgies and am trying to hand tame them. They began taking food from my hand right away, so I am trying to get them to perch on my index finger. No matter what enticing treat I offer, they avoid stepping onto my finger at all costs, then scoot away […]
Quaker parrot
I got my Quaker parrot about 2 weeks ago I’ve tried everything to get him to stepp up nothing has worked , I let him out of his cage everyday a speak to him all the time but when he’s out the cage all he dose is fly he never wants to come see me […]
Training help
I have 2 budgies. One budgie has lived with me a little bit longer than the other. I have read that you need to separate them while training. I’m currently training Blu (the budgie who has stayed with me for longer) and when he is alone, he is so sweet, and climbs up to my […]
Cockateil hiding his head inside feeder on cage
I just purchased a cockateil about 2 weeks ago and she is 1 years old not hand raised and she’s hiding her head and sits a lot next to her feeder inside cage and then sticks her head in there for quite some time, she is defensive but is getting better, she’s very quiet and […]
Bonding with bird
I’ve had a 3 year old green cheek conure for 14 months. I got him from a parrot rescue place, he was there for over a year. He does not like to be touched, at all! I did train him to “step up”, but he only tolerates me, then makes his great escape when I […]
Training.
I’m getting a new bird in a few days and I’m so scared I’ll train it wrong! I don’t want to live 10 years with a cooped up bird because he doesn’t love me! I only trust you guys for training steps. Please help -Addison
Biting
Hi, I just purchased a Lovebird a month ago from the local pet store. I was told that he was hand tamed when he/she came from the breeder three weeks before. My question is; How do I get my new Lovebird to stop biting and being aggressive?
Rescued female
My cockatiel was a rescue from an attack in a park. She has been with us 6 weeks. She is happy but won’t come near my hand/finger. She’s been in the same 80cm square cage for 6 weeks. Should I let her out inside for a fly. She’s happier when the cage door is closed.
Cockatiel
My cockatiel likes other people but he gets a little afraid around me. (He’s a rescue) He sometimes starts calling me whenever I leave the room, but when I come back, he looks scared, what should I do to help him no it’s okay?
New cockatiel
Hi I got a cocktail a month ago from pet shop not hand reared, it didn’t take long for him to settle but how long on average does it take before he will sit on my finger. Also my partner is currently recovering from an opp so has been with him every day all day […]
Young African Grey won’t step up
We have an 18 month old African Grey hen (she lives with our 4 year old male). When she came to us she would step up when she wanted to, ie if she ended up on the floor. Now she is able to climb and fly she will not step up at all, she either […]
Chewing baseboards and quarter rounds
I have a 20 yr old nanday. He’s been allowed to chew baseboard (yellow birch), as it kept him from chewing me during mating months. I’ve moved into a new house new baseboards and he’s chosen them over the yellow birch these are pine. Can I use bitter lemon or something used for puppies to […]
bird is afraid
Hi,my name is dua Khan and I have green cheek conure whose name is greeno I needed to talk about him.he is a very nice bird and tamed he steps up on my finger and comes to me when I call him but the thing is he sometimes bites very hard and also doesn’t let […]
Budgie training
Hi, I have had my budgie for about a month now, I got her when she was 6 weeks, i think she was a bit younger, but she is very friendly, she’s used to my hand and jumps straight on when I put it in the cage, she steps up and loves a scritch but […]
Will my parakeet get used to being held?
I purchased my parakeet November 1 of last year and she is very sweet, hardly ever tries to bite and when she does it’s very easy not hurtful. But he does not want to come out of the cage. I have to take him in my hand to get him out of the cage. He […]
Hand fed birds
Hi, I want a cockatiel but I don’t know the difference between a hand fed bird and one that isn’t.
Sun Conure Pair
How much human handling does a pair of hand raised Sun Conures need on a daily basis?
Idk what to do….
I had a new baby parakeet named Ari 2nd (yea long story short Ari 1 had died a couple of weeks ago :,(…) and I’ve had him for at least idk.,.2 months… and he won’t ever let me take him out of his cage…. due to my previous research the male parakeet is much more […]
How do I tame my Quaker parrot
Hi. I have a 6 months old Quaker parrot. I got him home for a few days. He was a hand fed bird but he is not hand friendly. He would bite anyone who put their hands in the cage or fly around inside the cage while screaming. He spent his days sitting on his […]
Bird’s Trust
I just got a bird and I have had her for 2 days. I had to move her to another cage and she got mad and squealed. She was ok after a few minutes and I talked to her and she started playing. (Btw she is 3 months old and I got her from a […]
Scared
Hello I bought a sun conure with splayed legs and was told that he is 2 and half , towel trained and very friendly . He is scared of everything , towels , he grips the bars on his cage. He didn’t come out of his cage. What can I do to help him .? […]
Cockatiel
Hi, i just barely got a cockatil, my first bird ever, and its been about 2 days, ive reached in the cage a few times to add new things amd what not but im trying to get her to perch on my hand and get her out of the cage, shes still super aggressive amd […]
Cockatoo
Hello! I absolutely love cockatoos and am getting one soon. What breed would be best, which is the most friendly. Do Umbrella Cockatoos make good pets? 🙂
Getting a cockatiel
Hi. I was wondering what your opinion on small-sized parrots for a first-time owner would be. And if there are any red or pink ones I could look into. Are all cockatiels the same colors? Are they talkers? Is it better to own a female or a male, and what are the mating behaviors I […]
Stopped talking
Our pineapple conure we adopted 2 months ago . He is 5 yrs old. Has only talked once. He eats well and seems fine. He plays with his toys but he flys around the cage when I try to take him out. When he finally comes out he is ok with me . We know […]
lovebirds
Hi guys we have a pair of beautiful tame lovebirds, free at home during the day, in their cage overnight. They have many toys which we interchange and keep introducing new textures to keep them entertained. However, they are biting so many items of furniture and home fittings. Any advice please on how to keep […]
Lonely cockatiel?
I have a 3 year old semi-tame cockatiel, he is comfortable with me handfeeding him and likes me being in the room as he sings when I sit near him but is quiet when I’m not in the same room. He doesn’t like me handling him through, I bought him from a breeder when he […]
My Senegal is suddenly avoiding her cage ?
Hello , I have recently gotten a Senegal parrot, and she seems to be doing very well with being in a new home. However, a couple of days ago, shes started to avoid her cage and fly away when I try to put her in for bedtime (around 8pm). She used to be very okay […]
African Grey biting
I recently got an African Grey. He is 4 years old and now rehomed to me. We love him! However, if we try to get him to step up onto our hand when he is in or on top of his cage, he bites and won’t come to us. If he is on the floor, […]
Let out of cage?
Is it OK to let my new budgie out of its cage before he has been tamed?
2 birds
What is your thought on keeping 2 Rosellas together as pets in a cage not a breeding pair. Will this work
