How can i get my young cockatiel to love me?

Answer 1

Cockatiels come from the wilds of Africa, and, naturally, are not used to humans, they tend to be skittish around people, like most birds, and are difficult birds to try and socialise with. Sometimes it can take a year, sometimes two years, sometimes five years, before they start to warm up to you. They tend to like owners who don't run around wildly, or make scary shouting noises that the cockatiel doesn't like, it's been placed out of the African Rainforests into a new, scary environment that it doesn't like, the best method, is to keep it well fed, well watered, and to give it lots of gentle attention, also, to let it out regularly - make sure that, if it's cage is near a door leading to outside, don't open it while it is let out. Also, be aware that a cockatiel will not make haste before making faeces all around the room, so, you may also want to limit it's time out of the cage. Giving it lots of toys to play with is also a good idea, and, in a matter of years, eventually, you'll find that you're cockatiel has warmed to it's environment. When trying to hold it, it it backs away, and pecks at you viciously, don't worry, it's just a little afraid, it doesn't not like you. Wait for it to climb on the side of it's cage, before gently wrapping your hand around it, low down so as not to completely constrict it's wings, then, bring it close to you, and let it rest on your chest or your shoulder, do remember to keep your hand upon it, don't let it fly away, unless you're letting it out.

Answer 2

get a really tough glove on and open the cage stick your hand inside and grab it gently.put it in a cardboard box and place the bird in it(make sure the vet had clipped its feathers otherwise it can fly away)then quietly stroke it and feed it healthy treats

for birds.if it gets to the stage where it attacks you keep on stroking it quietly.

keep on doing this at least once a day if it doesn't work after 2-3 months take it

to the vet.

the change can vary on different birds

Answer 3

If you can train him/her, they will step onto your hand and then sit there or work their way up to your shoulder.

If you wish to hold it in your hand, the best way is to get him/her to step onto your hand, bring her/him slowly to your chest and then place your hand over the body gently so they are held against your chest. Then cup your hands carefully around the body being careful not to grip too hard but still being firm enough to hold them in place.

If the cockatiel is untame and it is an emergency, the best way is to use a towel to gently enclose the cockatiel, allowing the head to protrude, before gently releasing the bird from the towel into their cage or a carrier or wherever else they urgently need to go.

Answer 4

In order to train a cockatiel like that, you will have to have bought it when it was very young, then hand rear it, it will soon become used to you, then it will happily sit on your arm or shoulder. Be careful though, it may take a fancy to your earings, headbands, jewellery or zips!

Answer 5

use a long perch or stick and lightly put it in front of its feet then let it fly around then the next time u open the cage door he/her will come out of the cage willingly .

( that's have i got mine to!)

Answer 6

What a lovely question.

By their very nature these birds are very sociable and moderately active and they like to be touched, played with and talked to. You will find these birds very cheerful and affectionate to the extent that they will groom your hair. Affection is something they want and they love to get stroked and cuddled and can be trained to talk and whistle.

I guess if you treat him/her well, feed him properly and give him lots of time and attention he will grow to love you?