How To Tame Your Cockatiel

[@jordanalexander_311]

DROP YOUR PET COCKATIELS NAMES HERE! Thanks for all the love - It's amazing to see so many dedicated bird lovers out there too!

[@indianazones8579]

Art Supplies specky. Hes starting to fly to my hand.

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@indianazones8579 That's a cool name! How cool is that! Careful that with flying they don't get too used to it and then may fly away when they see an opening! If they know they can't fly and have wings clipped you can have them sit on the shoulder for ages and not go anywhere :) Thanks for commenting!

[@indianazones8579]

Art Supplies mine flies for a snack. It was raised by parents and I got it a week ago. He is pretty much tame now

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@indianazones8579 thats so cool!

[@_mirikugacha_1637]

Zephyr. I have trouble taking him as I’m a student who is usually busy. I try to be around him as much as I can, do as much as I can, he always ate from my hand but still is scared of me and hisses at people in the evening. I have him for 1 month. He also sneezes a LOT, any help/tips/warning?

[@meeshiasims2129]

Who has a cocketeal 👔

[@jordanalexander_311]

summer marshall do you?

[@mikeycolon9607]

meeshia matfin me

[@joadis7832]

*cockatiel

[@joshfraserhanley5094]

Meeshia Marin I am getting one

[@JACE__111]

isn`t the whole point of the video how to tame your cockatiel? why would you watch it if you dont

[@indianazones8579]

If your bird is scared of you, keep the food out of the cage and bring it in after 2 hours or so. Hold the food bowl in your hand and slowly take it by his mouth. If he is not eating from the bowl, increase the time you keep the bowl out of the cage. If he is eating out of the bowl while its still in your hands, slowly move your hand around in the air while he is eating. This way he will get to know youre not a threat. Slowly move the hand closer and closer until you are able to touch him. In a few days, you should be able to feed him out of your hand. This works. I did this with my own Parent raised 4 months old Cockatiel.

[@willjohn4838]

This comment is so much more helpful than any videos that I have watched

[@jaylenegarcia7055]

My cockatiel isn't eating nor drinking I got him yesterday is it normal?

[@indianazones8579]

Julia Garcia Lopez keep your cockatiel secluded for a few days, away from your other pets and family members. Let it get used to its new environment.

[@marsybarz]

nice thanks for the tip,but ill find out if mine is scared once i do ill try if is scared,i got mine today

[@LiannTV]

@@jaylenegarcia7055 yes pretty Normal! He is problary sad because He got taken Out of His surrounding and scared of all the new Things

[@JustTravelous]

I’m getting ready to get one and trying to to learn what to do thanks great video

[@jordanalexander_311]

Glad you found it helpful! Highly recommend getting one they are so intelligent and super fun to have 😊

[@verybigboss]

So how was it?

[@lpsfairytale9235]

Man I am getting a bird in four years

[@Zbarx.]

Dude I don’t know if this account of yours is this active but mine just flew away so that’s not good for me

[@mikeycolon9607]

Lmao all you did was flex with you bird lmao

[@jordanalexander_311]

Yes I do love to show him off! There's definitely some helpful information in there and the comments section for those who need it :) thanks for commenting :)

[@flamingbridges1649]

Ive been trying to tame my tiel for nearly a year. she still hisses at me (usually when I change her food and water). if i let her out she won't let me near her and if i try getting close to her she starts flying around me room and screams. I was told she was under 1 year old when I bought her, but think she was a bit older.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sarah Brodie sorry didn’t see this bit! Yer I get hissing when I’m changing food that’s just territory! Persistence and slow movements are key 🔑 it can be hard but will be rewarding once you learn how they work 😊

[@flamingbridges1649]

@@jordanalexander_311 unless I'm at work I spend all my free time with her. so I would've thought she would be used to me by now. I thought they were supposed to be intelligent. I have 3 birds (1 tiel and 2 budgies) and only one of them is somewhat tame. but ive found my untame budgie sets off my tiel

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sarah Brodie yer that could be it, she may be learning from their behaviour.... sounds like you are doing all the right things! They are stubborn animals and really are a bit arrogant - their way or nothing haha but I’m sure if maybe trying the tiel in a different room for her training? Hope it works out!

[@flamingbridges1649]

@@jordanalexander_311 i did think of using my bathroom but i know id have to grab her with a towel and to be honest I'm too scared to do that. I know when i was taming my first budgie I used a smaller cage so she couldn't get away from my hand. and if just sit it in the cage and after a week I could get her to step up. I tried that with my tiel, but it only worked for awhile.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sarah Brodie I used to sit my little guy in a small cage next to me when I was watching tv or whatever and let him roam out if he wanted. I’d often leave sunflower seeds on my hands nearby to tempt him - could use a glove if you don’t want her biting you. Often flinching if your scared of being bitten can frighten them too. Is such a tough gig but worth it long run if it works! 😅

[@pershendetjesijeni]

I'm gonna adopt a cockatiel tomorrow and I'm So EXCITED and I'm watching videos and reading articles to have a good relationship with it(

[@jordanalexander_311]

I’m sure you will! Let us know how you get on 😊

[@jordanalexander_311]

GUESS WHAT! 🤯 MY LITTLE MAN NOW HAS A GIRLFRIEND! SO I MAY OR MAY NOT BE POSTING ANOTHER VIDEO SOON TO SHOW YOU HER PROCESS TOO ❤️🙏

[@garverie]

Please do it! :) It would be very useful to see the things you said in practice :)

[@jordanalexander_311]

Ilka Németh awesome 😎 I’ll see what I can do!

[@dany_cast]

I have two female cockatiels, Dorian and Debbie, one of them is more comfortable with me coming near them and the other is more comfortable to new things. I hand feed them often and im trying to tame them. THx for the info man!

[@jordanalexander_311]

Shmagoogle Agoogle anytime! Really glad you found it helpful and hope the training goes well 🙏😊

[@dany_cast]

@@jordanalexander_311 Again, thank you

[@tychestuart7500]

Stewart is getting better now im gonna try to get him to eat from my hand

[@jordanalexander_311]

HEALTHY BTS that’s amazing! Yes I’m sure you will be able to just keep up the patience and slow moving! 😊

[@ally9409]

This is really helpful. I'm going to start trying to get my cockatiel to be comfortable with my hands starting tomorrow hopefully. He was handraised from week 1 and is now 3 months old. He's absolutely terrified of my hands. Though he'll sit on my shoulder and let me walk around the room a little with him, which is weird. But I've been wanting to harness train him and just in general have a hand tame bird, so I need to help him feel comfortable with my hands. Thank you for sharing all these tips!

[@jordanalexander_311]

You A Clown no worries at all I appreciate you commenting and helping others out too! I find when they are on the shoulder than can be ‘territorial’ and not want to come back off again so doesn’t like the hand then.... but try using the word ‘up’ and the step up technique and be persistent! Hope it helps! 🙏😊

[@destinysheree1991]

You’re a beautiful human being 😍.. great vid too lol

[@jusaIoI]

I have 2 tiels, a girl and a boy, I taught the guy bird how to sing, but they aren’t used to me grabbing them yet, this video was very useful! They started trusting me with grabbing them so thank you very much

[@jordanalexander_311]

no worries at all! Glad you found it helpful :) Hopefully soon you can have them both feeling comfortable!

[@Spacemountaineer92]

I just got mine today and I named her Renegade

[@jordanalexander_311]

Oh thats such an awesome name! Must be a little character!

[@itsleaax]

By the tiktok dance? Haha sorry if I sound dumb

[@FLSnake]

Fortunately simps: Wenegade Wader!!!

[@somedude2464]

No pls

[@demomanthing2307]

Why

[@arman.shah06]

Can they eat salted sunflower?

[@jordanalexander_311]

NEVER NOT SHREK I think it would be okay for an occasional treat if they love it but high salt intake is not good for them! As it isn’t for us in huge doses but they are tiny!

[@arman.shah06]

Art Supplies ok thank you so much

[@jordanalexander_311]

NEVER NOT SHREK Thankyou for commenting and watching! 🙏

[@arman.shah06]

Art Supplies i have another question can i wash the salty sun flower seeds and then feed my cockatiel or no

[@jordanalexander_311]

NEVER NOT SHREK I mean yes in theory but still the salt is almost roasted into them so probably not still 😊🙏

[@flamingbridges1649]

if I'm sitting on my bed i can get her to fly onto my arm if i have some millet. she only does this if i leave my budgies in their cage. but seems terrified if i stand next to her if she's sitting ontop of my tv. but is ok if I'm sitting and i don't try to go near her

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sarah Brodie does she fly away when you try go near or just start being aggressive? Could be territorial or sometimes the height difference. Birds like being high up if they wanna be in control.... see if you can approach her slowly or sit her out in the open while you go about your business so she’s used to you moving around without being scared 😊 let me know!

[@flamingbridges1649]

@@jordanalexander_311 if she is on my tv she moves to the opposite end if i walk over to her. if i move closer to her (I won't even look at her) then she will fly away. same if she is sitting ontop of her cage or my budgies cage. my budgies cage is taller than me, so when she is on that she is higher than me. with her cage she is about eye level with me. she doesn't show any aggression towards me (only to my budgies if they are out together). it's just hard after trying for almost a year. I mean I won't even look at her (just walk past her) and my tv and budgies cage see close together and she will fly around my room and scream. at that point I usually tell her to stop it and calm down.

[@marsybarz]

maybe build some more trust with her

[@naveen7929]

Leo is my lutino cockatiel's name and this was very helpful

[@chubbyparungao1918]

My cockatiel name is chubby and Toto..i treat them as a family member..they know how to sing😊😊they are lovable and friendly💙

[@jordanalexander_311]

You sound very kind to them - I love to hear that! 😊

[@chubbyparungao1918]

@@jordanalexander_311 yes friend ..💙😄 i hope i gain also much supporters in my videos like yours...😊😊😊as a beginner its hard to have a lot of supporters😥😥😥

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@chubbyparungao1918 you are right! but I never had any to start with either! All you need to do is start making them and they will come :)

[@ainationaldiscovery]

I really loved it Very nice beautiful

[@jordanalexander_311]

speak to bird thanks so much! Glad you loved it!

[@brendaa8165]

Cute!!! Birdy

[@jordanalexander_311]

thankyou so much!

[@OwlHippie]

can you make the wing clipping video please!

[@jordanalexander_311]

Yes I should! I’ve been growing his wings to should everyone!

[@Jammybells]

My cockatiel is a little stubborn, tries to bite my hand sometimes.

[@jordanalexander_311]

I think cockatiels can definately have a stubborn streak! It’s in their nature as a parrot like bird

[@iamnotapotato.5]

I’m learning more about birds and while you have positive reinforcement down as correct but for me personally I don’t like clipping their wings (this is a very touchy subject). I understand the reasonings but they were made to fly and it’s a fantastic way to burn off extra calories. If you spend a lot of time recall training you can have a lesser chance of them flying away and if they do you can try to track them and get them back and recall them.

[@TheTom-Saunders]

my cokatiel ive had since dec 1st. progress so far is good i think only problem is she really doesnt like my hand and i have been trying to teach her to step up but she really doesnt want to she has never drawn blood but does bite hard sometimes. ive been using millet to get her to step up but without millet you wont. any sugestions?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Hydreji absolutely! Keep trying it’s a long process. Try putting on a glove and gently forcing her to step up on it even though she may bite it won’t hurt you. Then when she does step up, offer her a treat and put her back on a perch (better to be one away from her normal cage). Keep repeating this 5-10 times a day every day for a week and then when she does it without biting you can try taking the glove off 😊

[@TheTom-Saunders]

@@jordanalexander_311 Thx for the reply :) would this also help with touching her? since whenever i do she gets really angry

[@jordanalexander_311]

Hydreji yes you have to get her used to having your hand near her - stepping up onto your hand is the first step then holding and touching and scratching come later on when she trusts you more 😊

[@TheTom-Saunders]

@@jordanalexander_311 ok thx for the advice :)

[@TheTom-Saunders]

@@jordanalexander_311 is there any other things i should do to gain her trust?

[@Azdine.]

i'm taming a cockatiel and it s get on my hand and eat but when i try to touch him he's like sacred. do you have sole advice ?

[@jeffreyherreragarcia]

I have 2 new cockatiels, one named Alli and one named Gator. They are cute but they don’t really like anyone around them. They got a bit used to me since they’re in my room.

[@nuggetinevitable4971]

Got new cockatiel yesterday was fixing a bar she got out so i tried to get her back in and she bit and wouldn't let go mostly just paces the cage comes closer and puffs up and does the closing eyes thing when talked to and little chirps

[@slightlyunhinged911]

i’ve had one for a couple months and still isn’t tamed and i need help

[@Loveemanit]

Same I have mine from 3 years and still isn’t trained 😖😖 I’ve tried so much

[@JoKeR-ib3cp]

@@Loveemanit you need to let him trust you first its gonna take alot of time of course but don't force your bird to bond with you It can take to from a couple of months to years if you're not careful

[@Loveemanit]

@@JoKeR-ib3cp yeah I’ve been trying but I don’t know how to build trust with my cockatiel I have two female cockatiels

[@zaidenegan3727]

Your cockatiel is cute

[@monse2201]

i’ve been building trust with my bird but she was born with her parents here. and she listens to me but also wants to be with her parents. i don’t know what do , i think i should give up. does anyone have tips? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jordanalexander_311]

Don't give up, I know it's hard but you have to remember it is possible! You sound like you've done well already. I would suggest maybe training her in a seperate room to the parents to get her to pay attention to you a little more? Thanks for commenting!

[@debbiekim5833]

I had my cockatiel for a year yet he isn't tamed yet, although we've bonded, I tried hand feeding he seems fine but if I try to give a seed he would hiss and runaway. I play with him and whistle with him and he's already used to me. But if I put a finger near him he'd hiss at it. May I have some suggestions to tame him?

[@MILK_Fein]

This helped me so much thanks 😄😄

[@jordanalexander_311]

No worries at all glad it helped! 😊

[@calypso9472]

I got a lutino one today and named him potato cuz when he puffs up he looks like one

[@jordanalexander_311]

That’s adorable! Sounds great 😊

[@labdahkoh-ayaw4404]

i love u and ur bird!!!! mwooah

[@jordanalexander_311]

thanks so much! :D

[@labdahkoh-ayaw4404]

have a teil right now bought it last jan 30..but im not sure yet of its gender wish i can let u see it..so it doesnt have its name yet...i temporarily call her/him "gigie/talah"

[@labdahkoh-ayaw4404]

@@jordanalexander_311 im a fan and i really want to be a friend ...

[@jordanalexander_311]

LABDAH KOH-AYAW thats awesome! Yer it’s hard to tell at first you might have to wait and see or take it to the vet for a check! They are so much fun when you build a great relationship 😊

[@jordanalexander_311]

LABDAH KOH-AYAW Thankyou for the support 😊

[@sofiakaden6021]

Hello please help me, my cockatiel is dying, he hasnt been active for days, he stopped eating a day ago and he keeps sleeping, please how can i help my pet?

[@sofiakaden6021]

I took him to the vets 2 times this week, because of the holidays i couldnt get him checked out properly

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@sofiakaden6021 I’m sorry to hear! I am not a vet sadly so I couldn’t possibly diagnose! Keep trying for specialists or rescue places too might be able to help

[@itsvaleepr]

My cockatiels name is Kiki

[@jordanalexander_311]

Zeldahorses Plays amazing! Cool name 😊

[@deans5236]

cute bird and nice tips. Do you recommend getting 2 Tiels together in the beginning? I bought a nice big cage and I really love 2 of them but I am worried as I hear they will bond to each other more this way..

[@jordanalexander_311]

Dean Shehadeh thanks so much! It definitely can, but the more you are around and do seperate ‘bonding’ with them. You can keep a healthy relationship for all of you 😊

[@madheshwaranmm43]

Okay I try

[@LolLol-nz3mt]

You’re so handsome that It was hard for me to try to pay attention, had to go back a couple times lol 😂

[@jordanalexander_311]

haha thanks very much I guess!

[@Jammybells]

Hahaha agree

[@rashasarandah1695]

So even if I get a hand tamed/socialized 8 week old from a breeder, they likely will bite and be afraid of hands when we bring him home? Breeder promised he will be friendly and learn to step up bc she gives them scratches and pets then before selling. Nervous he won’t connect with my kids. They’re so exited bc we have a male budgie who really dislikes then.

[@zentorin498]

My cockatiel died today, unknown reason but we have 2 left that I won’t let die no matter what so I’m doing as much research as I can. Rest in peace Hiko.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sending my love! That's super sad! Very sorry to hear!

[@rakinchowdhury194]

Cannot wait to get a cockatiel

[@jordanalexander_311]

Rakin Chowdhury they are awesome 😎

[@rakinchowdhury194]

@@jordanalexander_311 yep awesome, hey my cockatiel is fully hand trained and tamed now. How do I make her get use to getting taken outside cause usually she flys away from me when I do that and also how do you make cockatiels be touchable Thanks

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@rakinchowdhury194 that’s great! Just with the hand taming it takes time getting used to it! Birds instinctively feel more comfortable to get away when they are flying so it’s natural when they are overstimulated. Just keep trying, possibly move the cage outside too that helps get used to it!

[@jlllllm00]

hi, i had my cockatiel for a long time but when i approach he is still very aggressive and bite me what shld i do?

[@darrenclegg7793]

My cockatiel very quiet odd chirp every now and again. What age do they get vocal

[@jordanalexander_311]

Hey Darren, they usually can be vocal quite early on in a few months. Especially with other cockatiels or birds to copy. The males are generally more chatty than females but I’ve heard loud and quite versions of both 🤷‍♂️ try repeating certain things for treats to encourage 😊

[@sai-151q]

Hey I got a 4month old tiel.....hes not afraid of any human presence...he keeps preening when my hand is in the cage but he moves away from it once my finger gets close to him...any tips to remove his fear for fingers

[@jordanalexander_311]

thanks for commenting! Have a read of some of the other comments but essentially take him out of the cage away to another space if you can and allow him to trust you more :)

[@saifasad529]

Please tell my 2 cockatiel are not tame they can eat with my hand but when I can take my hand in cage they can scared and bite me and there wings was clipped both are 7 months old

[@MiguelRamirez-gy1ms]

I have a question.. so I have 1 cockatiel who is semi tamed and 2 budgies. my problem is that my cockatiel has bonded with them really well and so when ever I take him out he instantly tries to go back to them. When ever he’s not with them he starts singing. How can I train him if hes already bonded with them? If I separate him from them will he get sad or alone?

[@jordanalexander_311]

MiguelXI thanks for the question! this can be tough to train! Imprinting is normal for birds especially, but keen trying to spend more time around the 3 of them first and then more time with the cockatiel alone in a seperate room away from ear shot 🙏 even if they are anxious! hope it helps!

[@ACBIXI]

gotta love em’

[@jordanalexander_311]

ACB IXI that’s right bro!

[@mistooncloud3965]

I got my cockatiel, Roxie, a week ago and I started trading her. I watched Elle’s channel and followed her steps to taming my wild cockatiel and Roxie has been eating out of my hand. 😊 she’s still hissing and backing away from me. Am I doing something wrong? How do I know if she’s trying to tell me I’m doing something wrong? Or is it just the fact that she doesn’t trust me yet?

[@mistooncloud3965]

*Training* not trading

[@jamesversteege7886]

Hi, I may be a little late, but I have 2 female cockatiels and they are sisters. They are both around a year old and I got them in November 2019, but they still aren't very tame. Do you think I can still tame them like your little buddy or do you think I'm too late?

[@jordanalexander_311]

James Versteege never too late! I’m sure you can make some great progress if you persist! Would love to know how you go 🙏

[@nareenh.b6496]

Your bird is so beatiful! I just got a cockatiel the other day and he's partially trained. However, he is very scared and always goes under my desk when we let him out! With him I got two budgies and the female one seems to argue with Frankie (the cockatiel). Do you know what to do or why it's happening??

[@jordanalexander_311]

Thats so cool and thankyou! They tend to get territorial over one friend, but they will get used to each other in time.... I think hierarchy is important in birds too so once dominance is established it should come to order quite nicely :)

[@nareenh.b6496]

@@jordanalexander_311 Thank you so much for replying! I really appreciate your commitment to your viewers 😊

[@jordanalexander_311]

Nareen H.B that’s so nice of you to say Thankyou! 🙏

[@corypalmer915]

What should i do if my cockatiel is completely intolerant of people touching him and using the to get a treat you have to climb onto my hand method just causes him to get scared and climb away? Would it be okay to end the training and try again the next day? Because i always here never end a training session on a bad note.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Absolutely right! Always try reason with your bird and see what the mood is like. Good mood = good training!

[@christinabibikova9705]

can I tame a cockatiel that wasn't hand raised? mine were being constantly grabbed at and scared at the store and they kinda hate me.. I can be near but not too much.. also I have two, should I separate them to tame them?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Christina Bibikova you can definitely tame them it will be harder.... separation will most likely speed up the process but it also leaves them bored.... you could try taking one out at a time and take them to another room to train them?

[@christinabibikova9705]

@@jordanalexander_311 thank you so much!! I'll try that ❤️🥰

[@hareems8698]

I know this is so late- but i got a cockatiel- hez about 4-5 months old and previous owners said he was hand tamed- i saw him with them- he was fine- but with me he is sooo vicious- he lunges at me to bite my hands But once i get him on he also sits on my shoulder He allowed my husband head scratch but then bit him too- i dont know how to train this half tame half vicious thing- any tips? He wont be cajoled with any treat- i ised millet an sunflower seeds- he just wants to bite hands and no treat attracts him. Pleasseeee help

[@georgebugarin1078]

My tiel is 8 weeks old, or about that...I like to do finger step ups with him, but then I introduced him to my shoulder. Now, all he wants to do is crawl up my foot, arm, or attempt to fly from my hand to my shoulder. And he likes to stay there...almost feels like bad behavior

[@whiteriiiice]

I recently got a new female cockatiel who is around 4 months old. When I saw her at the pet store she was very friendly and stepped onto my hand fairly easily. But once I brought her home she does not want to be touched by anyone. She can be very talkative (I usually have conversations with her) and likes to follow me around sometimes when I walk around her cage. She is also hand raised How can I train her to trust me and step onto my finger again?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sounds like a sweet little girl! I recommend opening the cage and allowing her to come out of if she wants and try tempt her onto your hand with treats. Very often birds can get territorial about their cages and hands coming inside it can be seen as coming into their space... At first its best to just get her used to you being there and having your hand nearby but her choice to step up. Once you've got her onto your hand its best to do training away from that cage to get her to trust you more and not want to run away to the cage for safety. Hope that helps! Let me know how you get on!

[@whiteriiiice]

Thank you so much for the tips! She just got onto my shoulder and let me pick her up with my finger :)

[@jordanalexander_311]

KittyTheWolf thats so awesome! Keep it up!! 😊🙏

[@veronicamartinez1465]

How do I tame him enough for I could pet him

[@sarahkirby7268]

I've just recently got 2 cockatiels, one is 11mths and the other is 14mths, I was told one was tame and loves to be stroked and the other was naughty and bites, I talk to them all the time and sit next to their cage, I've put my hand in the cage with some food but they still seem scared, any advice would be much appreciated

[@Drawing_with_lillian]

I could use some suggestions if that’s okay. I adopted my rescue cockatiel over a year ago. He still has a hard time trusting me, he does try to bite me. I do go at his pace I have for the past year. He does step up but still gets scared when I go to try to get him to step up. He’s on a good healthy diet looooves veggies, especially bell peppers. Those are his favorite. But I noticed he doesn’t like being around me. He will tolerate me in the room and when I hold him. But soon as I movie he starts freaking out. He does come on command ONLY if I have treats. I’ve noticed recently he doesn’t even like doing that any more. I’m worried he will never bond with me. It’s been over a year infact it’s been a year and 4 months now. He is out of the cage almost 24/7 I keep it open he has ALOT of toys I try using that to help bond with him. But he just doesn’t like me. He does bite every now and then when I do his food, or grabbing stuff out of his cage. Even when I’ve done step up he has bit me. I know even if he never trust me I will always love him. But that doesn’t stop the worry he may never fully trust me. No matter what I do.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Sounds challenging but you’re doing all the right things! Try avoiding things that make him want to bite… so maybe if you are cleaning the cage and it’s okay to have him somewhere else it might help as they are super protective of their safe space! I think with rescues it’s hard to ever have full human trust but it does happen so don’t lose faith! Just keep going with everything it sounds like you’re doing great. Mine still sometimes get bitey but only if they are upset, just as us humans do haha 😅 hope that helps!

[@scrappygaming6163]

I just got mine and he’s scared bc we just got him he just keeps running and biting my hand pls help

[@jordanalexander_311]

Scrappy Gaming just be patient and slow! Have a read of some of the other comments there’s some great stuff in here 🙏

[@jeffreyherreragarcia]

same

[@rakinchowdhury194]

Hey, my cockatiel is fully tamed and finger trained but she freaks out and fly around the house when I take her out. What should I do to make her calm

[@gabrielapires7461]

I have a 12 year old little lady, she is terrified of everyone and everything. I rescued her from people who never showed her affection and never did any training with her. I’ve had a lot of struggle tying to make her trust me and use to my hands but I’m starting to give up. Does anyone have any tips on how to get started or at least to gain trust from her? Thank you in advanced.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Gabriela Pires that’s really difficult for you I’m sure! Past trauma is a hard one to get past especially if it was from humans! I would say literally you would have to move very slowly and always let her come to you. Give her as much control as you can and safety as possible and it can slowly be rebuilt. Although at 12 years old I’d say the poor girl isn’t going to get all that much better than she is at the moment. Just give her the best life you can and give her what she enjoys and it may turn around a little for you! I sincerely hope it works

[@ericacontreras6720]

I loved cockatiels their so cute. 🥰❤️ It hard train all them because they keep having babies 🥺.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Erica Contreras haha wow! Must be super active birds!! Cute as for the babies though but easier to train from when they are young!

[@ericacontreras6720]

Art Supplies your right about that 😊💕

[@pressxtodoubt4956]

My female cockatiel is not as hyper as yours so it is more difficult I found to train her

[@jordanalexander_311]

Press X to doubt every cockatiel is different! You have to learn your little friend as best you can 😊

[@jignalakhani2672]

Hello . Im thinking of getting a cockateil . Some sites say that if u want to train them its better to get one. Some say they need company and you should get 2.. im confused.. can u help me.. if i buy just one is it ok or is it unfair not to him a companion..

[@jordanalexander_311]

Fair question! I believe it is fine to just have one as long as you are around to spend time with it.... If you are away long hours every day it would be better with a friend :)

[@jignalakhani2672]

Thank you so much for your reply. I decided to go for a pair of cockatiels instead of one. It's been 3 weeks and now and they are comfortable sitting on my hand and feeding. These birds have not been clipped.. and frankly i don't want to clip their wings.. I thought it's better for them to settle down in their cage before I allow them to come out of the cage.. can u give me tips as to how I can train them to come out of the cage and go back in.. since their wings have not been clipped I'm worried they will fly high in the room..and I won't be able to get them to return to the cage.. my female cockatiel understand step up..in the sense that she sees food in one have then she will step on my other hand when I ask her to . My male tiel is naughty.. he will never step on my hand . Instead fly on the cage nearest to my hand and climb onto my hand.. I really want to take them out but I'm worried they will just fly around and I'm worried how I will convince them to go back in..

[@jordanalexander_311]

Jigna Lakhani very nice choice! I’m happy they are settling in nicely! Trust is everything, you may get them flying around if you’ve given them that freedom. They will come back especially if there’s food just give them time and gently encourage them to step onto your hand. You’ll find once they fly away from the safety of the cage they will be more trusting of you over the scary new place they have flown too! So see how you go letting them come out on their own and judge it from there 😊 just watch for stuff they can get hurt on!

[@jignalakhani2672]

I did it... I got my birds out.. and they stayed on the cage... Yippeeee!!! Was good fun for the birds and my 8yr old son.. it was so cool. So it's confirmed.. no need to clip wings.. u just gotta earn their trust!!! Thank u so much for the encouragement and advise. .. feeling more confident now .

[@jordanalexander_311]

Jigna Lakhani that’s amazing! Well done I’m so pleased to hear! 🙏 yes no need to clip wings if staying inside! My little guy comes outside gardening with me so he has one clipped incase he gets scared by a passing bigger bird or parrot in the sky over my house or cockatoo! Glad you found this helpful 😊

[@jackthefrog80085]

Do you use a cage?

[@Jumpei1]

Do you have one cockatiel? I wanted to know if its harder when they are more

[@michaelcarter266]

Didn't know my photography teacher did KZbin videos on training cockatiels. I am taming a cockatiel now and need all the advice I can get.

[@jordanalexander_311]

michael carter I didn’t know they did either 😂 I’m no photography teacher that’s for sure.... Hve a read of the comments see if it helps you!

[@tootifruti2506]

so my cockatiel doesn’t hiss at me and he’s only tired to bite me once and he ended up not he’s eaten seed from my hand once and will eat millet spray i’m holding but he still runs away from me and his head crest is always up unless he’s eating i’ve had him for almost 4 weeks and i need tricks to help idk if i’m doing this right

[@jordanalexander_311]

Mandy G this is fairly common with only 4 weeks of training! Make sure you are letting him approach you first and keep the movements slow and steady! It takes a lot of patience but keep at it and keep working on routine. Birds looooove routine! 😊

[@cookielovergaming3598]

I subscribed and liked the video

[@jordanalexander_311]

thanks so much, I appreciate the support

[@NagatoFuma]

Do you only have one cockatiel? Ps: good explanation with the tricks and rewards but I hope you do not give him too much of the sunflower seeds, they are very rich in fat.

[@LittleSoldierOriginal]

Can u teach me how to tame my scared cocketiel he always runs

[@werickmelo6710]

I just got two cockatiels and they are very timid

[@jordanalexander_311]

that is awesome! Expected to be timid first up but it will take time and patience but I'm sure they will become your best friends!

[@sydney3703]

My bird Is so sweet but he is kind of scared of my hands he only stepped on my finger 2 times.What do I do?

[@jordanalexander_311]

thats really great that he's sweet and has trusted you that much! Just move slowly and keep up the patient practice! If he is willing to come out of the cage it might help too rather than put your hand in all the time but see how you go! Practice and Patience Patience Patience!! :-D

[@sydney3703]

@@jordanalexander_311 Thanks so much!

[@jordanalexander_311]

Night Moon no problem!

[@sydney3703]

@@jordanalexander_311 Thanks he is on my shoulder and went on my finger thanks so much!!!!!!!😊

[@jordanalexander_311]

Night Moon that’s so awesome! Keep it up! 🙏

[@kyliemuscat361]

My cockatieks name is hunter he is really scared i cant even get near the cage because he starts going crazy and hurts himself

[@mtoffo2275]

Cockatiels will do absolutely anything for a sunflower seed

[@jordanalexander_311]

M Toffo they just love it so much hey!

[@jordanalexander_311]

• DeviIishXina • you can try something else I’m sure there will be some food

[@frogqueen9655]

Oh. Where could you get a cockatiel? Mez wanna know.

[@jordanalexander_311]

:{ Wìłd ० Śńøw }: breeders or local produce store or pet barn 😊

[@frogqueen9655]

Thank you!

[@Someone-gy1qq]

Can you tell me how much time did you need to tame him like this ?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Emma's Chanel if it is in the first few weeks and months of life it can be quite quick as they learn fast but depending on how old or how stuck in their ways it can be a matter of weeks or years 🤷‍♂️ hope that helps!

[@leroach1860]

I got mine yesterday well two to be more specific they don’t flinch away when I sit next to their cage but if I try to get them to eat from my hand both of them step back idk I am kinda losing my patience with those two I asked my father to pick them up and he almost got bitten but they were both hissing 😳

[@jordanalexander_311]

That’s classic behaviour! They are still very very new! You shouldn’t expect them to trust you for a few weeks at least.... every day spend 10-20 mins with them doing the same routine and be slow and patient - you’ll get there 😊

[@jeremymorrison2622]

Im getting home from the beach and i comeing hime to one but idk now to handle it but now i do thanks

[@jordanalexander_311]

You can do it!

[@rosemary49845]

thanks, my cockatiel kept running away and biting me when i tried to hold her

[@tuyetnhinguyen545]

I got a couple of cockatiels about a month ago. Unfortunately, a week later, the female accidentally flew away and left behind the male. He panicked and hurt himself ( bleed a little bit) :(. He refused to eat or speak. So, last week, I decided to get 2 more baby cockatiels. And now the male is literally staring at the kids all day through their cage. He even leans his head against their cage and sleeps. Just like a mother scaring losing her children. It's truly a heartbreaking scene :(

[@jordanalexander_311]

Tuyết Nhi Nguyễn thats so sad! What a heartbreaking story! I know the male will be very sad but the babies will help once they can hang out together :) I really hope it goes well! You’ve got to be so careful with flighting birds for that reason! Good luck let me know how you go!

[@tuyetnhinguyen545]

Art Supplies thanks for your reply

[@jordanalexander_311]

Tuyết Nhi Nguyễn that’s okay :) sometimes you have to make the hard decision but do what’s best for the bird :) well done! Thanks for letting me know!

[@blurryface63-40]

Yo mine is scared of me. What do I do

[@jordanalexander_311]

Hello_ Yoto have a check of some of the comments before! It takes a long time to get to a good relationship with your bird especially if it’s older and set in its ways... All I can say is put in the time to get to know and build the trust with your bird and over time you’ll see results - patience needs to be number 1!

[@indianazones8579]

Idyllic _ If your bird is scared of you, keep the food out of the cage and bring it in after 2 hours or so. Hold the food bowl in your hand and slowly take it by his mouth. If he is not eating from the bowl, increase the time you keep the bowl out of the cage. If he is eating out of the bowl while its still in your hands, slowly move your hand around in the air while he is eating. This way he will get to know youre not a threat. Slowly move the hand closer and closer until you are able to touch him. In a few days, you should be able to feed him out of your hand. This works. I did this with my own Parent raised 4 months old Cockatiel.

[@blurryface63-40]

indiana zones every time I go near it, she freaks out and stars flapping. I bought her at a farmers market, and I think the people I bought her from abused her because she has several scratches on her

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@indianazones8579 thats awesome advice! Thanks for sharing Im sure it will help everyone!

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@blurryface63-40 Thats probably right she may have had a troubled upbringing. It may mean she is harder to teach but she may still end up trusting you more than you think :)

[@laibaamber2325]

If the bird is around ten months old, and hasn't really been tamed, how long would it take for me to gain his trust?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Laiba Amber that shouldn’t be too difficult. With any bird it is simply repetition and reward that will work. You will have to move slowly and get it to trust you. A timeline is hard to tell but I’d say if you are spending time a few short minutes each day trying to gain its trust you should start to see changes each week. Let the bird trust you and make the first moves and you can get there I promise! 🙏😊

[@_THE_FBI]

Did you have clipped his wings?

[@jordanalexander_311]

pubg unicorn I clip my little guys but you don’t have to at all!

[@kjoboz]

They love showers I had one when I was young "Woody" he'd hang out on my shoulder in the shower and clean his wings

[@ellieryle1621]

Do you recommend getting a Male or female ?

[@ally9409]

I would definitely recommend a male cockatiel if you can handle the noise. Males are more likely to be louder than the females. But I've noticed the females are squawk and hissers. Males are usually better tempered. Also, I've known someone who's female cockatiel died suddenly because their egg didn't pass through correctly. It showed no symptoms and by the time they found out something was wrong, it was too late. A lot of other things can happen to the females with egg laying. So I'd just rather have less chance of losing my best friend.

[@jordanalexander_311]

You A Clown yes I definitely agree with this! Nothing wrong with females but the males seem to edge out the competition slightly if you can handle the loud chats!

[@chadfrozt8404]

2:27 whys he trying to bite. That’s why I’m not a big fan of cockatiels, like they trying getting aggressive from dumb stuff. You were just talking and he was going after ur hand. That’s messed up.

[@mohameddarwish2114]

R u serious

[@jordanalexander_311]

Chad Frozt I appreciate that you want to have an obedient pet but these are still technically wild animals and it’s in their nature to use their beaks a lot. He likes to nibble softly on me a lot and they use their tounges as a tool as well. He will only bite if he is very scared or threatened. And I presume you would be the same?

[@chadfrozt8404]

Art Supplies thanks for the facts bro! But at the end, it sounded to me like you were sarcastic, even though I asked a serious question. I don’t think I should get back lash for my question, of course if a bird is scared or any animal it will bite, that is obvious and that is not what I asked. But in that case, it’s probably also a fact that no one should own those birds then, (with you also pointing out that they are still wild and have instincts to bite), considering they may never be a good reliable or tamed pet for most, you would as the owner have to deal with them and that to me doesn’t sound right. I’d rather not own one.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Chad Frozt thanks for clearing it up man, I was in no way giving backlash just addressing the birds reaction :) and yes to an extent you are right that if they are wild they should stay that way, but once bred into captivity there is always the chance for a good life 😊

[@chadfrozt8404]

Art Supplies well god bless man, I meant no disrespect, thanks for educating me more on this stuff! Keep doing your thing and being a great owner!!

[@OpenMindAndYouWillFind]

How do you know it’s a boy?

[@jordanalexander_311]

He was sexed when he was young :)

[@vijus1805]

My birds names are Romeo and Juliet 😜 and both of them eat only A4 sheets from my hands....

[@eidanmielb.santos2356]

do cockatiel easy to tame?

[@jordanalexander_311]

EidanGM123 yes if you have the patience 😉

[@michellebonfils9003]

My cocktail is still scared of me. I dont really know what to do :( i talk to him and whisle songs but as soon i put My hand out he gets scared 😔

[@jordanalexander_311]

He will be scared but be patient and leave your hand close by for a while so he can get used to it! Persistence is key 🔑

[@michellebonfils9003]

@@jordanalexander_311 he has now Come over to eat while holding those long stiks with seeds on. Startet with the tip only and now he has Come over while My budgie was eating and ate by My finger 😊 he was watching while My budgie was eating and then he came over 😊

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@michellebonfils9003 that’s great! Well done! Keep going I’m sure it will get better 😊

[@michellebonfils9003]

@@jordanalexander_311 eating on My hand and flying on My head now 😊 ❤️

[@jordanalexander_311]

@@michellebonfils9003 thats amazing! Im so pleased for you!

[@yumeiifu4964]

Art supplies I’d the strangest name I’ve ever heard I love it

[@jordanalexander_311]

Riku Studiox haha thanks 🤣🙏

[@DaisukeRikitsu]

Well mine always bite me

[@jordanalexander_311]

Icy Family sorry to hear that! Usually takes some time to really understand what they want but still sometimes can bite without warning. It’s harder when they get older to train as habits are harder to break but you’ll find that they only bite when they aren’t happy with you... take things slow and reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour 😊 thanks for watching!

[@DaisukeRikitsu]

Art Supplies well I don’t know what my cockatiel wants it won’t even accept millet spray as a treat Or it doesn’t know what it is

[@jordanalexander_311]

Icy Family it can be hard to find what they love, my little guy loves sunflower seeds but doesn’t like fruit at all! He runs away from it because he is scared. Unless it’s being fed to him via my mouth then he won’t have it. Some are just fussy but it’s fun to learn what makes them tick ✅

[@DaisukeRikitsu]

Art Supplies so how would you tame a cockatiel without treats

[@jordanalexander_311]

Icy Family can be tricky but if you find something that your cockatiel likes then it’s easy to use it as a reward! Try doing things really slowly and listen to when things make him uncomfortable. See how you go :)

[@akihikoaoi6819]

in my opinion, clipping a birds wings is cruel. i have a cockatiel and i would never clip his wings. hes really sweet and im trying to see if i can free flight him.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Alex_cipher 124 that’s great! It definitely doesn’t hurt my little fella and he’s used to it and doesn’t mind too much :) I spose it depends how you want to raise them but they can be happy either way!

[@Lizard202]

My cockatiel is named Sam and doesn't like sunflower seeds 😂

[@ph4rohhumuli]

Nice video, Im gonna get a cockateil after covid 19 had calmed down.

[@jordanalexander_311]

Redtailcatboi 930 great idea! Hope it goes well!

[@alinkhan238]

I am on the same page. I will get one after this epidemic

[@jordanalexander_311]

Alin Khan yes good idea! Excited for you

[@alinkhan238]

Where you from?

[@jordanalexander_311]

Alin Khan Brisbane Australia 😊 what about you?

[@Jammybells]

My cockatiel's name is kyo

[@jordanalexander_311]

Cool name!

[@westplaysgames3589]

My bird won’t let me pet him

[@vanilyaormani]

basically you told us how to hand tame an already hand-tamed cockatiel

[@jordanalexander_311]

Haha yes I see the confusion! But yes he was hand raised meaning for the first few weeks of life he was being handled and trained. I just continued this on until the video you see here 😊 hopefully me sharing my experience and the behaviours it can and gratefully has helped a lot of people 🙏 appreciate you watching