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Flip&Flap
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Joined: 26 May 2007
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| Help on taming 2 parakeets! |
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Hi
i have 2 parakeets that i got from PETCO, and their names are Flip. and Flap.
The green one is called Flip
The blue one is called Flap.
they both have stripes on their head, so they are quite young, but they are starting to diminish (the stripes)
our green one sometimes gets scared when i stikc my hand in, and he wont step up unless he REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY wants millet
our blue one is usually friendly and will step up, and stay for a few seconds, then get off, unless he's eating millet. but if the blue one is tired, he might stay a little longer.
Our version of taming them, is taking them to the bathtub, so they cant escape, and letting them calm down and play around, but everytime we bring one of them to the bathtub (serperately) they likle to sit on my shoulder
anyone have any tips?
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Saturday May 26, 2007 5:54 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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| Re: Help on taming 2 parakeets! |
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Hi there and welcome to fluffies!
I wouldn't let them on your shoulder at this time: You have much more 'control' of them when they're on your finger.
How are they today?
PS Sorry for my late response. |
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Sunday June 10, 2007 5:37 pm |
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homebird
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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Location: Toronto, Canada |
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Hi
I also have 2 Budgies. 
However I have had Laker for 10 months & then got Rio recently. So in my case the first one was very tame when the 2nd arrived.
My first bird was an adult when i got him but it didn't take all that long to tame him [see diary or homepage]. In hind-sight i'd say that mature birds tend to be calmer than babies. I know others who got 1 baby & it was very tame in about 2 weeks - but i'd say they got lots of interaction when the owner was home. + lots of toys & the bird was egger for interaction. Our baby is flighty & more easily spooked, but i'd say he shows promise.
My second bird is a baby like your 2 - but mine is at this point only 2 months old. If the stripes are going I'd think yours may be about 6 to 7 months old.
I wouldn't use the bathroom to tame them unless you like to hang out here a lot. I would also separate them during 'taming' times. I'd put one in another room - with something to keep him busy [a friend could help]. Then i would just hang around - read - make the time spent together,a calm & trusting time. You could offer millet or a treat when you get up & ask for step-up or come. Just hanging out can be for hours but intense training should not be more than 10- 15 min. at a time.
Bright lights can really get your birds excited - so dim the lights a bit [ dray a curtain or 2. If it is too dark they will be nervous as well. But it easier to get them to step-up in a darker area. as they are unsure and more inclined to come to you for help [this is how i get our bird out of the bathroom as he loves to visit the bright light & mirror in there - after the light is off he will come quietly]. 
Always use the same expression when handling your bird - they'll pick up on it & know what to expect. Is it is 'sleepy-time' ours will sometimes fly around the room a bit & are naughty about stepping up & getting into their cages [they have 2 at present]. But ultimately they do go into them eventually & some evenings if they're really tired they go quietly or on their own.
Lots of interaction -
the blinking game is great
- slowly close your eyes &/or look away to tell your little bird that you're just another safe thing & not a predator - my birds get almost sleepy when i do it - it is a great way to clam them if they're full of beans. I have also taken away their food before spending time with them & have brought in food to snack on that i want them to try. I f this is done around one of their hungry times, they will be very motivated to come over & sample the food - either together or separately.
Let us know how it is going. Good luck.[/code] |
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Monday June 11, 2007 1:44 am |
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homebird
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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Location: Toronto, Canada |
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Hi
I also have 2 Budgies.
However I have had Laker for 10 months & then got Rio recently. So in my case the first one was very tame when the 2nd arrived.
My first bird was an adult when i got him but it didn't take all that long to tame him [see diary or homepage]. In hind-sight i'd say that mature birds tend to be calmer than babies. I know others who got 1 baby & it was very tame in about 2 weeks - but i'd say they got lots of interaction when the owner was home. + lots of toys & the bird was egger for interaction. Our baby is flighty & more easily spooked, but i'd say he shows promise.
My second bird is a baby like your 2 - but mine is at this point only 2 months old. If the stripes are going I'd think yours may be about 6 to 7 months old.
I wouldn't use the bathroom to tame them unless you like to hang out here a lot. I would also separate them during 'taming' times. I'd put one in another room - with something to keep him busy [a friend could help]. Then i would just hang around - read - make the time spent together,a calm & trusting time. You could offer millet or a treat when you get up & ask for step-up or come. Just hanging out can be for hours but intense training should not be more than 10- 15 min. at a time.
Bright lights can really get your birds excited - so dim the lights a bit [ drap a curtain or 2. If it is too dark they will be nervous as well. But it easier to get them to step-up in a darker area. as they are unsure and more inclined to come to you for help [this is how i get our bird out of the bathroom as he loves to visit the bright light & mirror in there - after the light is off he will come quietly].
Always use the same expression when handling your bird - they'll pick up on it & know what to expect. Is it is 'sleepy-time' ours will sometimes fly around the room a bit & are naughty about stepping up & getting into their cages [they have 2 at present]. But ultimately they do go into them eventually & some evenings if they're really tired they go quietly or on their own.
Lots of interaction -
the blinking game is great
- slowly close your eyes &/or look away to tell your little bird that you're just another safe thing & not a predator - my birds get almost sleepy when i do it - it is a great way to clam them if they're full of beans. I have also taken away their food before spending time with them & have brought in food to snack on that i want them to try. I f this is done around one of their hungry times, they will be very motivated to come over & sample the food - either together or separately.
Let us know how it is going. Good luck.[/code] |
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Monday June 11, 2007 1:46 am |
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homebird
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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[quote="homebird"]
Hi
I also have 2 Budgies.
OOps - sorry about the double posting.....
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Monday June 11, 2007 1:49 am |
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jimmy_perry
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Joined: 25 Feb 2008
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Hi there, ive two budgies also and ive tried taming them but they just cant be bothered because they are too interested in each other. They let me hold them/stroke them (well one does) but i cant get them out of the cage for excercise, however im also afraid of them getting injured so i just let them be in their cage and they seem content with each other and their toys. |
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Thursday March 20, 2008 9:50 pm |
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homebird
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Location: Toronto, Canada |
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If you really want them to come out of the cage just leave the door open. But make sure the room is safe - window/door/ toxic plants & in some cases cover the mirrors [although I did not have this trouble].
My mother's male Tiel had been in a cage for years. When I visited I would read in the sun room & open the cage. It took about a week & a half before he ventured out. Because he had never been free he couldn't fly very well. When he had to go back to the cage I dropped a cloth over him & scooped him up..
With a Budgie - if you leave the door open & the water & food inside they will return. The more they are out the more they want to be out. In the beginning, for a short time it may be hard to get them to go to their cages at the end of the day or the time you have. It may take a few months before they learn they get out every day so going back in is OK. My 2 birds are now totally into the routine of going to their cages at night & are happy to do so.
It did take our baby Budgie about 10 months before he now is so eager to go into his cage he trembles his wings like he does first thing in the morning. He is so excited to start each day & get out.
Think about it. |
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