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How do I stop my cockatiels from biting me and let it automatic stand onto my hands and not be scare2007-11-24 17:20:42

I got my cockatiels a week ago. They seem to be both male.

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It takes patience on your part to get the birds to trust you. Talk to them in a soothing voice. Whenever you open the cage, put your hand by the door for a moment or two, to show that you are not going to hurt them. Gradually increase the time you keep your hand there each day, so eventually the birds will realize that you are not threatening them. Then if they don't bite, put your hand in front of them to encourage them to step on it. Once they do so, praise them and give them a treat as a reward.

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Put your arm out, no fingers. It will eventually come to you, sit on your shoulder and not leave you alone. I miss mine.

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how old are they? it depends on where they came from & what thier environment was like before yours. If they were mistreated it will take alot of time & patience till they trust you. Sometimes it is easy to tell the sex if they are older but the best bet it to get them tested by a good avian vet. Good luck!

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If they are still babies you can train them. If not, I don't think there's anything you can do. Try to seperate them for a week or so and work on them on an individual basis. They respond better when they have no other disstractions such as other birds. Luckily, I was able to purchase a bird that was hand fed and use to human contact. If it's a baby give it plenty of attention and be confident when you are trying to get him to perch on your finger. One reason they bite is because they are testing the stabllity of your finger for it to perch on. If it is stiff like a branch or something it will feel more comfortale on your finger. Hope this helps you.