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Zella wrote at 2010-04-04 18:10:27
Another way to tame your bird is to let it get used to you touching and stroking it softly. Try doing it when it is too tired to do anything about it. like about ten o'clock and very lightly stroke him/her. This can eventually lead to trust. Praise it when it is good and only verbally scold it when it is bad. If it bites, say "no" and gently blow until it lets go. This will prove to the bird that you are not hostile.

Like all hand taming methods, this will take time.

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I have experience mainly with parrots. Conures, cockatiels, budgies (aka: parakeets), parrotlets and Pionus are birds I mainly work with... but I also have experience with Macaws (both mini and large), cockatoos and lovebirds. (but if you ask me any questions, I am always happy to try to help, or point you in the direction of someone who is knowledable in the area you are questioning.

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I've volunteered for Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue since 2000. I volunteered for a wild-bird rescue center for 3 years. I've been the avian expert at the pet store since 2001 and was certified as an avian specialist by PIJAC (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) since 2004. I've also been owned by parrots since 1993! :)

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Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue (www.mickaboo.com)

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I have two websites at: http://www.geocities.com/Conures123 and http://www.geocities.com/PionusParrots

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