I have a very insecure budgie. She is affraid of almost anything and when I move closer with my hand he tends to attack it, but barely does attack. She always flight away. How to let her get used to my hand so I could take him out of his cage. I tried to get her on a stick, but she is also affraid of sticks. What to do? Please help!!!!
@onee The first step to a budgie's heart is often through their tummy. First, try feeding your budgie smaller amounts 2/3 times a day. I suggest leaving your hand in the cage for 5 minutes to 20 minutes, so long as it's still and not in her personal space. don't try and touch her when you do this. This will start to build a very basic positive association with your hand.
@Ammilnar Now we can look at the causes of stress and insecurities in budgies. One simple thing to help alleviate some of their stress is by making sure their cage is up high, around shoulder height. A bird near the ground is much more nervous as they are always aware of predators, but one high in a tree has less predators to worry about and is generally more relaxed.
@Ammilnar And most importantly, a bird that can't run from a predator is a scared bird, and a scared bird will not respond to training. Imagine if your friend was deathly scared of puppies. Dropping a puppy in her lap doesn't give her the chance to see that puppies aren't dangerous, because you've triggered her fear in a serious way. Now not only is she still scared of puppies, but now she doesn't trust you to respect her fears and feels that at anytime, a puppy can be forced on her.
@Ammilnar A better approach would be to let her observe some puppies, learn about them, and let her control her progress. Only she knows what her comfort zone is. This is what we want to do with your hand. Reaching for your budgie with your hand, is like dropping the puppy in your friends lap. By allowing your budgie the chance to realize she is safe, and won't be cornered, she can gain confidence. A confident budgie is a curious budgie, and with enough patience she'll come to you.
@kmscutie132 18 x 18 x 18 [inches] is believe is the minimum. The one in this video 14 high, 23 wide, and 16 deep. Unless your cage is going to be big enough for him/her to fly, I suggest getting a short but wide cage [vs. a narrow tall one] as it gives them more room to scamper around as budgies are VERY active :D
my budgie starts to bite me when I try to touch him in his cage ..? I otherwise may well get him on my finger when he is outside .... please help me !!!!!!!!!!
@vitula2 Your budgie is attached to his cage and is protective of it. To help with this, try re-arranging your budgie's cage. They seem to be less likely to protect an environment that is less familiar to them. Also you mentioned he does this when you try and touch him. Reaching to touch him might be making him feel insecure or scared. Getting him to come to you will make you both much happier as he will not bite. Try a snack he really likes, maybe millet or a veggie.
@chaineeznoodsss Sure can! Now that spookie is more secure in his surroundings, he stays outside his cage all day, and roosts in his cage voluntarily at night. His wings have grown back in and now is able to fly as much as he likes. Flying is also very vital to their long term health, as obviously exercise is very important to any healthy individual.
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BudgiesAndBirds 3 weeks ago
I have a very insecure budgie. She is affraid of almost anything and when I move closer with my hand he tends to attack it, but barely does attack. She always flight away. How to let her get used to my hand so I could take him out of his cage. I tried to get her on a stick, but she is also affraid of sticks. What to do? Please help!!!!
onee 1 month ago
@onee The first step to a budgie's heart is often through their tummy. First, try feeding your budgie smaller amounts 2/3 times a day. I suggest leaving your hand in the cage for 5 minutes to 20 minutes, so long as it's still and not in her personal space. don't try and touch her when you do this. This will start to build a very basic positive association with your hand.
Ammilnar 1 month ago
@Ammilnar Now we can look at the causes of stress and insecurities in budgies. One simple thing to help alleviate some of their stress is by making sure their cage is up high, around shoulder height. A bird near the ground is much more nervous as they are always aware of predators, but one high in a tree has less predators to worry about and is generally more relaxed.
Ammilnar 1 month ago
@Ammilnar And most importantly, a bird that can't run from a predator is a scared bird, and a scared bird will not respond to training. Imagine if your friend was deathly scared of puppies. Dropping a puppy in her lap doesn't give her the chance to see that puppies aren't dangerous, because you've triggered her fear in a serious way. Now not only is she still scared of puppies, but now she doesn't trust you to respect her fears and feels that at anytime, a puppy can be forced on her.
Ammilnar 1 month ago
@Ammilnar A better approach would be to let her observe some puppies, learn about them, and let her control her progress. Only she knows what her comfort zone is. This is what we want to do with your hand. Reaching for your budgie with your hand, is like dropping the puppy in your friends lap. By allowing your budgie the chance to realize she is safe, and won't be cornered, she can gain confidence. A confident budgie is a curious budgie, and with enough patience she'll come to you.
Ammilnar 1 month ago
Are you using a clicker?
BudgiesAndBirds 2 months ago
@BudgiesAndBirds Yup. I'll also use a verbal click in some situations if my hands are full.
Ammilnar 1 month ago
how big should the cage be for 1 budgie?
kmscutie132 5 months ago
@kmscutie132 18 x 18 x 18 [inches] is believe is the minimum. The one in this video 14 high, 23 wide, and 16 deep. Unless your cage is going to be big enough for him/her to fly, I suggest getting a short but wide cage [vs. a narrow tall one] as it gives them more room to scamper around as budgies are VERY active :D
Ammilnar 5 months ago
my budgie starts to bite me when I try to touch him in his cage ..? I otherwise may well get him on my finger when he is outside .... please help me !!!!!!!!!!
vitula2 6 months ago
@vitula2 Your budgie is attached to his cage and is protective of it. To help with this, try re-arranging your budgie's cage. They seem to be less likely to protect an environment that is less familiar to them. Also you mentioned he does this when you try and touch him. Reaching to touch him might be making him feel insecure or scared. Getting him to come to you will make you both much happier as he will not bite. Try a snack he really likes, maybe millet or a veggie.
Ammilnar 6 months ago
@Ammilnar i will try to make a different.. or i better do! but thanks anyway. and if i remember, i will write to you when hes making progress:-)
vitula2 5 months ago
he is lovely.. could one keep a budgie outside it's cage most of the time? I would like to get one but caged birds sadden me
chaineeznoodsss 10 months ago
@chaineeznoodsss Sure can! Now that spookie is more secure in his surroundings, he stays outside his cage all day, and roosts in his cage voluntarily at night. His wings have grown back in and now is able to fly as much as he likes. Flying is also very vital to their long term health, as obviously exercise is very important to any healthy individual.
Ammilnar 8 months ago
bad music but great video
100mkkallas 10 months ago
Great job. I haven't done much training with our birds. I should train them.
happyinlove97 1 year ago
@happyinlove97 It's a blast! You should go for it. I love watching their progress as they learn. Such smart little creatures.
Ammilnar 1 year ago
Good job training him :D
EA1088 1 year ago
@EA1088 Thank you ^_^
Ammilnar 1 year ago
Why hello there Spooky! I'm so happy to see you doing so well! ((Hugs))
budgiekin 1 year ago