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What's the best way to tame a bird that wasn't hand raised, or socialized?

I've had this lovebird for a few months now, and he hasn't calmed down yet. He won't let me hold him at all, and he's impossible to get back in the cage. The only info I can find is stuff that just says get birds that are already tame, or to make sure they were hand raised. Help me 4chan!
>> Anonymous
Take out his water and food. Only you give him water and food til the bird get used to you then it may be able to get used to others.
>> Anonymous
Don't be a fag let that little bird bite you and don't show it any pain, then leave your arm in the cage till it gets used to it.
>> Anonymous
I thought lovebirds were supposed to be kept in pairs.
>> Anonymous
>>195173
Is that advice a trick to get me to kill my bird?

>>195176
Well I'm not really afraid of getting bit. I wouldn't care at all if it was a parakeet, but lovebirds are a different story. I know he could draw a lot of blood from just one small bite. It's easy enough to wear gloves though. Have you used this method before, or has anyone else? Did it work well?
>> Anonymous
>>195180
From what I've read you don't have to. I would though if I could find another one. I don't like having him sitting alone in his cage all day. Even though he doesn't seem to mind it at all.
>> Anonymous
this is how I trained my cockatiel BTW
>> Anonymous
>>195186
Which "this"? Leaving your arm in the cage, or the water/food?
>> Anonymous
both ( I posted both :P)
>> Anonymous
>>195188
How tame is your Cockatiel now?
>> Anonymous
It probably misses its mate...

I'm no bird expert, but I suggest spending more time around him and talking to him. To get him used to the sound of your voice, yanno?
>> Anonymous
>>195190She flies to me when I come home, She was about 5 months old when I got her and she bit alot at first.
>> Anonymous
>>195191I'm pretty sure it never had a mate. It's not from the wild, and it doesn't seem sad in any way. I'm usually sitting, and talking less than three feet away. If his cage was open I could almost touch him right now.

>>195192That's awesome. I'll try your way. So all you do is keep your hand in the cage, hold it, and feed it yourself right?
>> Anonymous
>>195195
yeah put the food in your hand
>> Anonymous
>>195196When he runs out of food he already screeches at me, so it shouldn't be too hard to get him to take some from my hand.
>> Anonymous
Lovebirds do great by themselves, especially when they're well socialized. My friend had one and that bird was just incredibly sweet.

The posted ideas + patience + persistence should get you a really fantastic companion.
>> Anonymous
my boyfriend tamed an abused male cockatiel. the bird can handle being perched on fingers and shoulders, but hates being touched. He associates hands with mistreatment ESPECIALLY with gloves or rings. birds are very sensitive to negative stimulus so you have to be careful with handling them. I would definitely not recommend sticking your hand in the cage until your bird got used to it. it's a very jarring experience for such a small bird and if anything, it'll only trust you less. try to gain the birds trust by interacting with it often outside of the cage and later attempt to handle it. if it doesn't want to be touched, give it its space. gradually, the bird will become accustomed to you.

I was able to befriend my boyfriend's cockatiel because he's a male. generally, birds like to associate with the opposite sex. I'm not sure why, but i've found that it's a pattern for many social birds.

sometimes getting a partner for you bird can be bad. introducing the right kind of partner is important. my friend attempted to breed his male cockatiel with a female they picked up at a shady pet store. Her personality rubbed off on him and now the bird hates people. it's sad, but can happen.

all i can advise for now, is to take your time, and slowly gain its trust.
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I am also having trouble taming a button quail.
she is absolutely terrified of me. the only way to get her out of the cage is to grab he,r which scares her even more.
When I bring her inside she runs off under things, meaning I have to go and chase after her, making me even less trusted in her eyes.

should I just leave her to roam by herself? and let her come to me when she feels comfortable? the thing is, I dont think shell ever come to me, she'll look at me for about an hour, just standing there. :C

But if I pick her up, she will sit in my hand.
Im confused.
>> Anonymous
>>196130
Never heard of someone trying to tame a quail.
Think like chicken. Pretty stupid and will run around all the time.
>> Anonymous
>>196131
they have them and they are stupid
>> Anonymous
>>196132
>>196131

really? Ive read on some sites that they can be tamed. But I guess it depends if they are hand-raised or not, mine arent ><
>> Anonymous
let me explain to you, you cannot tame a fucking button quail! Its a worthless cause trying, they will allways be scared of you and will never stop jumping around like a dumbass unless it was hand raised. If you have to get a quail, get a PHAROH QUAIL. They are one of the olny stinken quail you can actually handle with them trying to get free. BUTTON QUAIL and BOB WHITE QUAIL are wild little fuckers, so if you want one as a pet you can pet and feed out of your hand, you might as well forget it. The other good thing is that Pharoh quail can be raised from hatchlings and will stay tame all of their life, but they are illegal in some states so i guess for those of you that want one, your shit out of luck.
>> Anonymous
>>196130
PROTIP: They're delicious game birds.
They live in constant fear from everything.
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lol, Lovebirds