I just acquired 5 lovebirds and would like to hand tame them. They are 10 months old. Any suggestions?

Question

I just acquired 5 lovebirds and would like to hand tame them. They are 10 months old. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

It takes a bit longer to hand tame an older bird that isn't already tame. Have patience, be gentle, talk to them alot and let them watch you throughout the day. After they begin to trust you, you can try offering them treats from your hands so they learn not to be fearful of them. Tough to answer shortly, but this is how to start.

Answer 2

wow 5 lovebirds, you have ur hands full! lol lovebirds are pretty easy to tame, you just need patience, and they may need to be separated for training sessions, check out http://parrotcentral.net/how_to_tame_a_s... for good tips on how to train them

Answer 3

It may take some time to tame a lovebird.  It will require more than it might take to gain the trust of a dog or cat.  Since you got them when they were older, it will be harder.  I usually recommend that people get their birds when they're very young (from the moment they hatch, if possible).

Talk to the lovebird softly. Approach it slowly. Lovebirds tend to be protective of their cages so it's best not to start quickly and stick your hand inside the cage, which will startle the bird. Place a dowel against the lovebird's chest and encourage it to step onto the dowel. Once the bird is comfortable doing this, you can work up to having it step from the dowel to your finger. Allow the lovebird out of its cage while you are watching TV or doing household chores. Let the bird come to you on its own terms. Talk to it while you are going about your business and soon you'll find the bird will approach you out of curiosity. Spend a lot of time handling and interacting with the lovebird. It will take some time for the bird to develop trust and spending time with it is a crucial step in taming a lovebird.