Hi,

 

I've read a lot of the srticles here and it seems that all birds are different and take different lengths of time to train etc.

 

My budgie Willow - is about 3 months old and we've had him 2 weeks now. He's a real clown and does all kinds of tricks in his cage, and seems to relish our attention.

 

When I try to get him out he flys all over his cage and wont get on my finger - I can catch him easily however, and he's not too fussed about being held - he doesn't bite at all, just nadgers at my finger a bit.

 

Once he's out however, he happily flys around and perches on the curtain rods. He doesn't do anything when out - except tweet a lot - he deosnt pack things or exploer, but is content to sit and watch people.

 

He's let out every day for half an hour or so.

 

However, when he's out he will happily jump onto anyone's finger who puts their hand near him, and let them carry him around - chirping and squeeking. He'll even transfer between people.

 

I got him on my shoulder once, and he sat there for ages, but in general he will not get off a finger on to any flat surface - eg. a shoulder - he always flys off.

 

So - I'd value any opinions on whether people think he's adjusting well, whether we're doing things right and if you think he'll eventually come to us and perch on people's shoulders - or get more explorative when out?

 

Any advice would be interesting.

 

Thanks.

he'll get better with time, you can't really expect much right now because you said you've only had him for 2 weeks. he sounds like he has a good little personality and i'm sure he'll become a great friend after a while.

I think he sounds wonderful. It sounds like he trusts everyone, and that is a good start. I agree with tequilabudge - he will figure out what you want him to do with time. Right now he just doesn't know.

Edited May 2, 200421 yr by Rainbow

Thanks - I assumed he was doing okay - he is extremely friendly considering how short a time we've had him, and I think you are right - he just doesn't know whats expected of him yet, rather than being afraid or anything.

 

We'll keep playing with him and I'll let you know how he gets on.

oh your so lucky, my turk is abou the same and we've had him for about 4yrs!

This is how Chico is, but once I take him out he's a good lil' fella!

I'm sure he'll do great in a matter of time cuz he sounds like a good fella 2!

Well he's coming on very well now.

 

He still goes ape when I try to get him out - but has now adopted the tactic of always sitting on the floor of his cage in a particular corner and letting me physically lift him out - he doesn't seem to mind this at all and doesn't peck or struggle - but he just wont get on my finger if he's in his cage - it's very odd, but quite funny.

 

He now flys up and sits on the curtains above me in my home office all day. He'll easily come on to my finger and I can get him to hop onto my shoulder sometimes - once there he stays for quite a time.

 

He's also able to decide when he's had enough and flys back into his cage to eat - than shouts to be let out again - I don't think he's worked out hoe to get out the door on his own even when it's open.

 

He sits quiet for ages then - when I get an important business call - goes into shouty screeching tweety loony mode - which is quite amusing and is a point for discussion with the person on the other end - who ususally thinks it's really cool to have budgie in your office.

 

Anyway - thanks for the help those of you who answered me originally - I'll get some photos of him and post them if anyone's interested.

Edited May 27, 200420 yr by Willow

Please do - I love looking at pics of everyone's budgies.

What if you've kinda left the taming...I mean, not really got round to doing it when they were young...... Snowy's bout 5 now.... I know, I'm stupid. We're good friends though, she's just not really hand-tamed.

Help'd be appreciated. Thanks! :bluebudgie:

What exactly do you want her to do? If she won't step up onto your finger yet, I'd begin there. Easiest if she stays in the cage to do it also. Have you had her the whole time? If so, I'm sure she must trust you by now. I'd start by giving her treats by hand-if you can already do that it may not be as hard as it would be if you can't get your hand near her.

Thanks!