Hi Everyone,

 

I recently joined the forum and just wanted to let y'all know that I've just welcomed a new little feathered friend into my life. His name is Mitchell and he is very very cute - of course I'm a tad biased.

 

I'm keen to learn all the best ways to go about taming him so I thought joining this forum was the best way to go about it.

 

Mitchell already seems very content playing in his cage. He appears healthy and happy: chirping, swinging upside down and checking out every nook and cranny of his new cage.

 

I have put my hand in his cage a few time in attempt to get him used to it. The 1st couple of times he just sat and watched, the next he hopped up onto my hand and the most recent time he bit me. Why do you think he bit me and in the future how can I prevent him from doing this every time I put my hand in the cage?

 

Any hints and tips would be appreciated :feedbirds:

:ygbudgie: Hi there and welcome to the forum! Lots of reading to do, to your first question, go to Budgie FAQS and type in biting and take it from there. You will find lots of taming, nutrition and other tips, I am sure you will enjoy it here! Oh and we always LOVE pictures, just remember to resize properly, and click on my signature to see the allowable size.

Yes the FAQ has some good information with the biting. I would suggest that is in case it as out of fear with your hand. Take it slow with your new little one it will take a while for the trust to build.

 

and welcome to the site

I have a similar problem with Sherbet - she bites my finger hard, but then jumps onto my finger like its a perch. Its weird.

Hens have a habit of biteing.They start when they are chicks & just keep biteing.

Cock birds hardly ever bite,from my experince.

Thanks for the feedback everyone,

The FAQs page had some really helpful info. I haven't had much of a problem with Mitchell biting me since. I'm finding that if I play with him in the morning and evening he is a lot more placid, while during the day he is a lot more active and excitable and looks more ready to bite. Does anyone know if there a specific time of the day that is best to train budgies?

Thanks for the feedback everyone,

Does anyone know if there a specific time of the day that is best to train budgies?

 

 

Yes, there is no doubt that approxiamately 2.09AM is best. You'll find that most little birdies are dopy at this time, and are too sleepy to react much as to being stubborn. With much exercise in this area and at this time of night, you will find you can get your birdie to "sit" or "lay on its back" and even "chirp" for a seed.

 

Friends will be utterly astounded to eventually see your budgie doing these weird and wonderful tricks.

Hope this helps.

Just to add Merlin is a male and he does the same thing. Jumps on my hand and bites the **** out of my hand then starts to flirt with my thumb :(Laughing out loud): so I think this is normal to be honest. Don't react and if is really hard you can blow lightly in their face and get their attention and say no (they do learn) but don't yell or be nasty as birds will react to fear quickly. You can also when they are biting take your finger under their beak lightly and push up. I remember reading this on the forum and it worked. Whatever you do be gentle . I personally ignore Merlin and he stops and I protect my between my fingers because that is where it would hurt the most.