New Parakeet how to Bond with him and when to start training?

Question

I got my first parakeet yesterday. So far so good I hope seeing how this new home is still pretty scary to him. When I first put him in his cage, he didn't move for from that spot for about 2 hours- and then finally he climbed up onto a perch. But now he hasn't moved from the PERCH since yesterday.

So I'm hoping and assuming that that is okay, since I've only had him for a day in a half. But what my question is- "Is there any other ways to bond with your parakeet other than talking to him?"

And, "Is it too early still to try petting him/or hand training him?" I don't want to stress him out anymore so then he already is, but would love to try to pet him- but as long as that doesn't scare him!

Any helpful advice would be great! :)

Answer 1

Well, assuming that he won't leave his perch, he is still scared and does not yet want to be handled. Sit next to him and talk to him for a while. He will get used to you.

When he gets used to his environment, put your hand in the cage a little. Keep it there and do not move it. Whenever you walk past his cage, hold your hand in the same way for a couple seconds (About 30 seconds). Talk to him while you do this.

Tomorrow, do this again only move your hand in a little closer to him. Keep doing this every day until you get right next to him. How much closer you move to him every day is up to you.

When you are right next to him, Push your finger gently up to the lower part of his stomach. He should step on to your finger.

If he bites, try as hard as you can to pretend nothing is happening. That way he knows that whatever he does to you, he will not be in charge. If the bite is too hard, simply take your hand out of the cage. Do not yell of hit the cage, because this will only increase conflict- not end it.

Good luck, and congrats on your new family member!

Answer 2

Yes, it can take awhile for your new friend to adjust. At this stage, talking is about all you can do, and giving him his quiet space.

It probably is too early yet to start training him, when he is eating drinking and acting more comfortable is when you should start. At this point, your hand will probably scare him bad.

Answer 3

Yes, you can start by putting your hand in the cage. It's okay if the bird freaks out (that's normal). Stop your hand wherever it is. You should either making a clicking noise with your mouth or have some sort of clicking noise to click. Once the bird is calm, make a clicking noise and take your hand out. About 5 minutes do it again but this time farther. Keep doing this until you get to the point where you can touch him. This trick will teach your bird that if he's calm when your hand is around, he will get is space to himself for a while, after he hears the clicking noise. They will understand this. Oh, and don't punish nor yell at your bird, as though they will not understand and will freak out and you would have to gain their trust all over again. I got a bird a few days ago, and the second day, she was already eating from my hand and she always lets me pet her stomach and under her beak. She wasn't easy to tame but she was a good girl. So, my point is, no matter what kind of bird you have, all you need is experience and a parakeet is a good start. Good luck with him.

P.s. megoni123 has a point. You should wait until he eats/drinks, as then he will be more healthy. So wait, till he finds out where his tray of food is and his cup of water is.

Answer 4

A training I love is finer training. You grab it with gloves, total safey, and let go to let it climb on your finger.