Fear of my budgies?

Question

I can admit this now I am afraid of my budgies and one of them are afraid of me the one I fear the girl fears me this all happened when I put my hand in the cage she flew all over bit me and wouldn't let go so now we are both scared of each other how do I get over this.

Answer 1

Budgies can be mean birds if they aren't handled often so I don't blame you for being nervous!  Try wearing a glove when you stick your hand in the cage, something thick enough to protect you but thin enough you can still feel what you're doing. Garden gloves work well for this.  

Start by holding your gloved hand in the cage so the birds can calm down and see you're not trying to hurt him. Then catch the bird and hold them gently and talk softly to him, stroke his head, for just a few minutes a day, several times a day. Maybe even offer some treats like soft fruit. Make it a pleasant, non stressful experience for the bird. Do this for a week or two until the bird gets used to being handled. Once your bird no longer bites, or doesn't bite very hard, you can remove the glove and start finger training.

The key is repetition and gentleness. They really need to be handled a lot to stay familiar with human interaction. Remember to do this in a small enclosed room if your bird has it's flying feathers so he doesn't get away or hurt himself if he escapes your grasp. Cover mirrors or windows he might fly into if he does.

Answer 2

just look at how little she is, she is more scared of you than you are of her, if you show her you are scared, she wont warm up to you. my budgie is kind of aggressive,so we have to show him we are not going to hurt him

try just keeping your hand in the cage for a few minutes, it wont do much but nibble at your finger :)