i have two cockateils and they try to bite all of the time any idea how to tame them

Your birds needs to be taught that you are a friend, spend time playing with them without trying to pick them up, Cockatiels love to play peek a boo~~ at least mine do! spend time offering treats, again without trying to pick them up.

once they starts being a bit friendlier with you, start trying to teach them to "step up" every time you do this though you should offer him a treat. Every time they will come to you without biting praise them and reward them. Birds are so smart, they will get it. try scratching in an upwards motion on the back of the neck, even with his orange cheeks, they love it! (not all birds take right to this, you may have to do it a couple times for him to realize they like it)

Also a couple things that help, try having their wings clipped, usually doesn't cost more than 15-20 dollars at the vet and they can teach you how to do it. Having my males wings clipped really helps with his dominant personality, because when he can't fly, he has to depend on you. It also makes it safer for your birds so they can not fly away, or into a window.

Another thing is make sure you are taller than them, meaning keep their eye level below yours. A bird that has a cage above his human believes he is the boss.

You may have to seperate them for a while. even if you put 2 cages together side by side. they may want to breed, then they will for sure not want you to be near..

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I like the book Cockatiels for Dummies! it is really imformative.

also try

www.cockatiel.com