How do i get my lovebirds to not be afraid of me?

Question

I have tried taking them out of their cage sometimes, but they are so scared of me that i can't take them out most of the time! I have just strated giving them some treats, i dont know if that will help for them to listen to me or to think i'm not a bad person. I have tried to talk to them and make them less scared but they have always ran away for me. i've had them for a couple of moths now but they still haven't been less scared of me!!! please help me figure this out!

Answer 1

pet them and love them so they can get used to you

Answer 2

Maybe you started too late but there is always hope to tame birds. Just make sure your patient with them. Also lovebirds only get attached to one person (or bird) so its better to get one if your gonna spend time with them.

Hope this helps u  :-)

Answer 3

They most likely wont ever be fully hand-tame with anyone because you put two or more together. If you have two different types of birds, or just one lovebird, you'll feel loved by them! But I warn you dont try to seperate your lovebirds now. My friend did it with his birds and they were miserable for two months. When he put them in the same cage again they were calmer, but they still hated him.

Answer 4

You should check out this months issue of BirdTalk (the magazine).  They have a good article on lovebirds.  Its my understanding the lovebirds kept in pairs tend to not be hand-friendly.  

I think you can access the article at birdchannel.com

Answer 5

Hand fed babies are easier to tame as they have received human contact from the time of birth. However, it is not true that you cannot "teach an old lovebird new tricks." A lovebird of any age can be tamed and trained. With the right amount of time and patience any lovebird can be a happy, well-adjusted pet. Begin handling your lovebird as early as possible and play with him/her every day to reinforce appropriate behavior. Choose a small area with limited furniture, no noise (T.V., radio), and close all closets and doors, to avoid distractions as lovebirds have a very short attention span. Take your lovebird out of its cage, if it resists, simply try again. Constantly talk to your bird in a low, calm voice (ex. "Good boy/girl." "Pretty bird." etc.) DO NOT yell or show frustration. While taming you need to gain your pets trust, if you scare him/her, they will not cooperate with you. Also, never hold your bird on it’s back. Once your lovebird can be trusted to stay close to you while out of its cage, start with the "up" and "down" commands. (I always found it much easier having their wings clipped until tame, but it is not necessary.) Lay your hand flat, palm down, or use your index finger, place low on your bird’s stomach and gently press, saying "Up." Baby lovebirds will catch on to this quickly, older ones slightly longer. Once the "Up" command is understood, when you place him or her back in their cage, say "Down." The best way to master these commands is repetition, and only trying to teach one at a time. When taming your lovie, avoid making loud noises and sudden/big movements. Only work with him/her three to five intervals no longer than fifteen minutes each, everyday. When you are not working with your bird, continue to talk to him/her. This goes for training as well.