17Jun/104
Can somebody help me with parakeet training ideas?
A few weeks ago I bought two parakeets, Bambii and Aurora. I do know that it can take up to two years to form a bond with a bird, but I can't form a bond without knowing how. What are some things I can do to gradually increase their trust to me?
June 17th, 2010 - 14:12
Hand feed them treats as often as you can
June 17th, 2010 - 15:09
You are over-worrying. I don’t think that it would take up to two years with your birds. I think it would take up to two years or more than two years with a rehomed parrot that has developed many issues.
Unfortunately, you have two birds. If they are living together in the same cage, they are probably going to bond to each other more than they will bond with you, but you can still get them to trust you with taming and training. You should take them out to train them and tame them individually and training and taming should be done with each bird in a separate room from the bird not being taken out.
Here is an article you should check out about basic training and taming:
http://theparrotforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=227
Good luck and enjoy your new birds.
June 17th, 2010 - 15:26
take it slow using treats like millet but it can be a lil harder cause you have two and they will bond i would start off haveing them in a place u will be spending your time and have them next to you and and talk to them im useing a perch and press it softly up on there chest and have them sit on it an feed it millet
June 17th, 2010 - 16:02
feed them a variety of treats, like millet and fresh sapplings, they will associate you with tasty treats and will not be shy anymore.