How to Bond With and Tame Your Parrot | Gaining the Trust of a New Bird

It’s time for an update on my adopted budgie Violet!!! (Formerly known as Pablita). Today I show you the steps I used to bond with and tame her. When working with a bird the most important thing is to never give up! Taming a parrot, especially a small one like a budgie, takes time and patience. It’s so important to keep going until you achieve results, because otherwise your bird is stuck in its cage, and that is not ok!!
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[@ash.mp3478]

0:19 Her: My budgie that I adopted Budgie : I’m adopted?

[@donya3139]

AHAHAH

[@lavanyagurung6827]

Omg 😂

[@kevinmiller5583]

Haha 😂

[@anushkasofia194]

😂👌🏻

[@eshaalakbar7725]

How is that funny no offence

[@maremert38]

You can also tilt your head and blink slowly. Birds do this when they trust someone, I'm guessing if you tilt your head and blink slowly it means to a bird ''I trust you, so you can trust me'' It worked for my cockatiel and she loves me now :D Thank you for so many likes!!

[@serventsofradhamadhav806]

Good advice I'll do it

[@MistahUnknown]

Awwwwwwwww

[@brixxii5900]

When i was doing that my bird pooped

[@YEEZYATE]

iisxrry BrixXii LOL

[@mywrold6349]

I will try I hope it works

[@rilesriles6970]

when she said violey flew there from california i legit thought "damn thry tamedd that bitd to fly all the way to her house from cali "

[@Joey-dc5xk]

r/whooosh in advance

[@forestkittenyt2451]

lmaooooo

[@dinonugggz7546]

Same

[@Jailtime_Junkkee]

R/ihadastroke

[@Bethelhorses]

she had very tired little wings after flying that far yeah.

[@katmonkey03]

I've been so confused about why she has never bonded with me, but now I understand thanks to your videos. I've been doing everything wrong and now it's time for us to start over! Thank you so much for this content!

[@sophia23346]

🎉

[@sophia23346]

God is real how could something so complex like the universe and humans be made from bacteria or rocks or evolution we just couldn’t God made it al😊

[@lowkeynonymous570]

Me: Offer’s Millet behind my finger so I can get my budgie comfortable with stepping on my hand Budgie: becomes a giraffe 🦒

[@blackpinkcorner9213]

LMAO So relatable🤣🤣🤣

[@pupboiz_403]

I’ve actually had my birds do flyby millet eats just to ruin my bonding attempt ;-;

[@Morphwastaken]

My birds did this for about a week, then finally instead of changing species they just straight up leaped onto the millet instead of my hand and would not let go at all 🤣

[@potatotoes]

for reallll 😂

[@brownnn2129]

The first time that happened I was like 👁👄👁

[@malikkhan6493]

Those parrots must be so lucky to have a oner like you

[@danishnadeem1343]

Wait owner or bonee?

[@adventureswithcarter9284]

You spelt owner wrong

[@birbs5600]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYmZfpqPfbClm8k

[@fierc.a.t.879]

Owner*

[@-.thesftiegamer.-6023]

She knows guys

[@yoitscube]

Omg I left my bird cage open so then it came out and I tried to feed it millet and it worked so then I put a stick near it and he stepped onto it! It was so cute how he was eating his fav treat on a stick

[@Tsunamiroleplaygames]

I went to a friends house and she had a new budgie. I was soooo excited and tried to start training it and gaining trust. After learning a bit more and really putting lots of work into it:letting it sleep when it needed to giving it food and water. In two days the budgie could jump on our hand and shoulder!❤❤😂 It is really hard and you have to put in the effort to get your bird trained😊

[@MicarahTewers]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@benjibutton8126]

Micarah Tewers omg I love your videos lol

[@legallybrunette4]

@Micarah Tewers 2 of my favorite you tubers in one place lol

[@Pookiebear13007]

Hii

[@Storm-qr2xf]

i guess this worked for Garien lol idk if i spelled that right

[@aamirsuhail4378]

Yes !

[@seventiesgirl6449]

I wish more people who decide to buy a bird turned out to be a responsible and educated owner like yourself.

[@z4hhk_]

I did get a bird and am trying very hard to make it comfortable

[@pretzel_balls]

Zahhaak Gamerz me too I actually got two budgies because I was going to physical school at the time and wasn’t at home to take care of them. They aren’t very fond of me, and I really want to earn their trust. I’ve had them for almost a year so I’m upset with myself because I couldn’t tame them at the time.

[@brandiegarcia1844]

@Jay Hm, if you really want to tame your bird you could Direct message me on discord or simply reply. My discord is: LilyandthebudgiesSupport.com#2610

[@deffnotwardd]

I got a bird when I was a kid.. I didn’t feed it

[@pedrokantor3997]

@@pretzel_balls Why did you get 2 birds when you obviously didn't have time for them? What's wrong with you?

[@Likit257]

I cant decide who is more adorable - violet or this charming, articulate, gorgeous, intelligent young girl! Bless you child

[@23Eulogy23]

I had a parakeet when I was a teen. Unfortunately he came from a petstore.. it was a long time ago because I named him Wilson after the volleyball in castaway. We were very bonded .I finally decided to get a small animal as companion recently. My sister brought it to me for my Birthday. My new lovebird has been here for 24 hours now. I ordered a HUGE Flight Cage (The biggest one I could find with appropriate spacing) and lots of things you and others suggested. Hes still a BB. Only 8 weeks. I am so excited for the reward of bonding with him. I Never push him to do anything he doesnt want to. I want him to be so bonded maybe someday he can snuggle in my hair to sleep 💕

[@rubymations5]

Me watching this with a scared little budgie in a cage in my room:

[@ni9lilg]

me rn

[@nicte4721]

Literally me with the cockatiel i recently got

[@justavery7807]

It's been 30 minutes of it just staring at me

[@mitchiierose4975]

me with my two new budgies 🥲

[@RitCore]

Me and my two finches. I cant even open their cage 👁💧👄💧👁

[@judymcfadden3577]

Marlena must be over the moon that such a caring person adopted Violet. I could never rehome my pets unless someone like you adopted them.♡♡

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Aww thank you so much 🥰

[@blazer0112]

Same

[@sashaelliott6423]

I watch Marlenes vidios and she found that budgie and it was lost and she tried to find its home so she decided to give it to someone else. She didnt know if it was a boy or a girl so she was calling it pablo

[@miriam4001]

Sasha Elliott what’s her channel?

[@sashaelliott6423]

@@miriam4001 marlene mc'cohen

[@littlefox2324]

Well holy! Girl! You just gave me more usable info in this no-nonsense video than all the other ones put together! Thank you so much! I’m starting tomorrow with what you showed me here. You rock!

[@ChristineEPlatt]

Just wanted to take the time and thank you for your informative videos. We truly appreciate it. We recently bought a green cheeked conure and honestly, I would not have been half as ready as I was because of my 13 year old showing me your videos. I had no idea about half of the information you taught us. I have a happy and wonderful bird now thanks to what I learned from you.

[@madelineblackwood4463]

I've tried so many methods to tame my budgies... however since i've started using your tips they've actually wanted to bond with me. It's been so awesome- just the other day I had one of them flying up to me trying to perch on me which has never happened before... he hasn't stopped since! thank you!!! these videos of yours have been so helpful with my bird care and bonding!

[@crynxlizzy4770]

Yup as a lot say leave them for a few days to a week nope they need to get used to you from the start, Elle is a young parrot genious

[@sultan404alkuwate6]

Just catch him in youre hand while wearing gloves and pet on his head for such time then hel cooldown then do what ever the video says

[@blue_and_chicken]

@@crynxlizzy4770 ikr, i just got a new bird (cockatiel) and its the second day i have him and he's already out of his cage and he seams very happy

[@Urmomcom-ni6vg]

Could you possible help me? I’m having really big troubles trying to tame my budgie

[@calmq-tips8367]

@@sultan404alkuwate6 unfortunately all that will do is scare the bird and have it fear you in the long run. The point of taming is to build a relationship with your budgie

[@prosesroses]

Currently taming two cockatiels, myself. I managed to target train them on their second day despite being skittish. Anything for spray millet. I’m on day 5!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Congratulations! That’s great progress! Let me know how it goes from there!

[@khalidhussein7451]

prosesroses where did you get them from

[@alsswim]

Speaking from personal experience spray millet = Birdy crack

[@imprisoned.marionette]

Live Laugh Birds I have three birds riff,Mickey, and Tinkie-Winkie. They all bite and Mickey is jumpy and scared of everything that comes near her. I’ve had them for months now and they still bite anyone who tries to pet them. What should I do to make them comfortable with my presence?

[@frogrocks5183]

It's been almost a year they are still don't trust me :

[@HadleyGustafson]

Thank you so much! I wish I had seen your channel before adopting my first budgie eight years ago. I really appreciate you, your thoughtful, well-produced work, and your love for you feather babies, which I share. Quality and necessary content for any bird lover.

[@humanbeing364]

Hi ellie or anyone else that is reading this,these tips are really useful and actually work.My two budgies were really scared before but after I followed these easy tips they are less spooked and are getting used tome.Thank you ellie.

[@lisagarduno2658]

My bird sitting on his cage staring at me in a fluff ball :👀

[@biancab20]

She eats from my hand and sits on my finger just after 4 days with the help of your video. Thank you! The best explanation on youtube!

[@biancab20]

@Benito FN Hey..second day. If you let her out keep in mind she will be scared. Do not catch her, wait, and she will return to the cage for food.

[@avacados3555]

@@biancab20 hey it's been a year and all how are u and ur bird?

[@sophia23346]

God is real how could something so complex like the universe and humans be made from bacteria or rocks or evolution we just couldn’t God made it al🎉

[@sophia23346]

@@avacados3555 God is real how could something so complex like the universe and humans be made from bacteria or rocks or evolution we just couldn’t God made it al😊

[@amybignell7616]

You are the best person you care about birds you take your time to teach people about birds you show so much affection to these birds

[@rosered7316]

I just got 2 budgies, and they are adorable. All your videos are so helpful! Thank you.

[@LadyVader]

Violet is such a great name for her!

[@lewis3761]

@@ElleAndTheBirds I would've kept her name because Its respectful to the other owner and and the bird needs something familiar to feel less stressed when you change everything including the name it's an extremely stressful for the bird (btw I got the information from my local avian vet)

[@LadyVader]

@@lewis3761 Marlene was calling her Pablo, then realized she was female and started calling her Pablita. When she visited to pick Violet up, Marlene even asked her if she was going to change the name, she's fine with it.

[@Sunset.844]

@@LadyVader Pablo?...

[@LadyVader]

@@Sunset.844 yep

[@Sunset.844]

@@LadyVader Sorry just bad memories..

[@colorfulchameleon9891]

I'll be getting 2 cockatiels once this quarantine is over, and I'm so excited! I've done countless hours of research so my new feathered friends will enjoy their life! I'm going to be adopting them from a rescue that's a few hours away. Your channel helped convince my parents to let me get cockatiels, so thanks!

[@lemonamon]

Happy for ya! I Hope the best for you and them!

[@T0mtoma]

I got my cockatiel from an adoption 3 days ago:)I toke him out the first day ,His owner already tamed him,He is starting to eat from my hand ,He is starting to trust me,He is four months old 😊Good Luck with your future bird :)

[@cheese5245]

Good for you

[@brtzite1044]

Corrine Draws same and but I have been researching for over 5 months and almost convinced my parents but my quarantine has made my parents say probably not so :( but I am still determined to persuade them

[@Ash-uh7zk]

Oh sad im getting a parrotlet for my bday its in a week

[@user-dn4qn7fj4h]

When I worked at my pet store, my managers told me I couldn't handle the conures (after these 2 specific birds) anymore because I was bonding too much with them. I used to spend my breaks sharing my apples and bananas and loving them so much that they would preene me. I was devastated when someone came in to buy them..

[@ruesneptune]

awe if they were bonded with you, you should have bought them im sure they would live a great life with you

[@skyetheparakeet5712]

I have a budgie named Skye. I had him for about a year now. He's tamed and took me about 5 months. I watched this video during the process and really helped! Thank you.

[@BirdyOfficial]

That's great! I'm badly failed to tame my cockatiel (Corrected).

[@jessmoore5440]

Oh no

[@sanri0hub]

Cocktails?

[@sanri0hub]

You can’t tame those

[@jessmoore5440]

@@sanri0hub yes u can

[@sanri0hub]

Haha

[@ros3yred668]

Me: Tries to bring the millet over to a place where my budgie has to step up onto my finger Budgie: Imma just jump onto the millet

[@amedefender666]

BHAHAH IT LOVES THE MILLET

[@maxmia4096]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZLciZaYedSFmqs

[@hrudhanaukudkar5752]

Lmao same

[@bunyapxrn1272]

MY LOVEBIRD DOES THE SAME LMAO

[@camille6523]

HAHA OMG SAME LOL!!!!

[@kimschulte7715]

Excellent advice about quarantining and taking her to the vet before introducing to the flock!

[@soniinnagel9383]

I just got two new baby budgies that were handled by the breeder and are so chill! I am so excited to bond with them. Today they came out and stepped up and enjoyed budgie sounds on youtube and finally are eating. Thanks for your helpful video. My cockatiel of 13 years is happy to have chatter!

[@corvid8007]

When I first got my budgie, she never stood on anyone's hand, instead she sat on people's heads 😂

[@Moneymaker_568]

Did she poop on them?

[@benjibutton8126]

OMG LUCKYYYYY

[@katieneal2212]

Mine’s done that too 😂 wouldn’t go on my hand but he’d go on my head

[@sunneday1543]

Aww

[@nancychen2981]

Alison Parkinson haha

[@Hjemmevet]

Hi Elle. As a veterinarian with just a minimal knowledge about birds, your tutorials are extremely helpful. Thank you for your time and dedication! Greetings from Norway 🤗

[@user-vu2lx6hc9z]

قسم الحمل من من من من الذكريات التي كتبها ام كلثوم انت من من الذكريات التي من خلالها إلى خمسة أيام في اختيار من من من من من من من من من من من من من الذكريات التي من شأنها أن من بين كل عشرة أيام من تاريخ الانضمام الى فريق من العلماء من الذكريات الجميلة التي هه هه عغ غير ما من الذكريات من الذكريات الجميلة

[@user-vu2lx6hc9z]

ثم قال له يا ابو فيصل على غ

[@user-vu2lx6hc9z]

لللغ الله خيرا على الله عز وجل

[@user-vu2lx6hc9z]

قبل ما قدرت عليه وسلم خ

[@user-vu2lx6hc9z]

بث مسلسل اسرار البنات من من من تلا ذلك الله فريد

[@theConcernedWyvern]

I just started volunteering at a rescue and i am so grateful for your videos, Elle! You're very friendly towards beginners, keep things concise and have a pretty chill vibe. Im currently trying to get as much experience with parrots as possible, since i would love to rescue and want to make certain I will give them the best life possible.

[@Hannah7Banana]

I don't have any birds and I've never had birds and I basically know nothing about birds so watching your videos has really helped me understand birds. I want to eventually get a bird but first I want to know everything I can. Thank you!

[@trishamcgovern1503]

Same here

[@user-pr5yh2sz4f]

What if the bird starts flying around like a maniac in the room when you open the cage

[@jana6809]

@Edward Andrus ive just done the same

[@chloeuprisingstar4683]

You can always just sit completely still in the room when it flys around until it gets calm

[@billieschild8292]

Well I have that type of bird,mango loves flying,you have to train them to come to you if they’re flying,orrrrr,if they are flying a lot,bring a treat and hold it if they fly,don’t give them the treat,but the bird will learn my bird does not fly a lot anymore,I’m sorry if you don’t understand.

[@cloud-vi9ds]

My 2 fly around like crazy then fly up to the highest point in my room

[@dfbrand0n120]

Its probably just having fun. Budgies have similar reactions to a lot of things but I dont see why it would be scared or mad to fly freely

[@izmizcha955]

School nevertaught me anything about this

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

KZbin > school

[@ghost_animates7926]

ElleAndTheBirds y e s

[@Ghidorah_.]

@@ElleAndTheBirds yes

[@user-qm5ws8of3y]

thats not knowledge school should teach

[@MMadesen]

To be honest, thats not what school is for.

[@michaelllewellyn525]

THANKS Elle - YOU are an EXCELLENT Teacher!

[@sophie16xoxo]

After buying a 7 week old cockatiel who was parent raised, I was worried about how they would behave as my previous cockatiel was hand-reared. This video has helped me so much and in the space of two weeks he is tame and will step up on command. I am so grateful for your tips and advice, thank you!!

[@ri-cs2kz]

You know Elle loves Violet when she steps up for the 1000th time and Elle gasps and says "gOOd biRB"

[@alexilindell6218]

Who is listening to her while watching the bird😂 | | | V

[@judydodd9986]

I

[@ocean.wxvess]

alexi lindell meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@aceisayt1372]

Meeeeeeee

[@abc-uw2zo]

he's sleaping on my laptop (:

[@richardparr6164]

Me

[@petraderover7587]

Your videos are so helpful! I’ve recently adopted a lovebird and he’s very afraid. He doesn’t even like the treats I offer. I’m confident in a couple of weeks he will be more confident i won’t hurt him, and your tips truly help to reach that goal.

[@ambersworld5083]

Thanks so much for your help my lovebirds have a awesome bond with me and my family!

[@shiraj.h]

It definitely works, it just takes a lot of time. One of my budgies loves me, but one likes the spray millet, but won’t trust my fingers or hands.

[@ArtisticAlly123]

My bird hates spray millet I leave it in their cage and they refuse to eat it :(

[@opinderbhandohal6809]

@@ArtisticAlly123 trust me it gets easier, my birds still aren't fully tame. they have made a lot of progress though

[@jennifermartinez2834]

How are your birds now?

[@fathimathrimshaa3525]

sounds a bit like how to train your Dragon

[@fathimathrimshaa3525]

thank you so much for the heart i never got my comment hearted

[@yusuralmkhafree2202]

i love that show

[@aliamr3515]

@@yusuralmkhafree2202 show?

[@yusuralmkhafree2202]

@@aliamr3515 yeah it’s a show on netflix

[@aliamr3515]

@@yusuralmkhafree2202 how old are you?

[@mmimi9523]

just rescued two budgies so excited to tame them so watching your video right now to know what we should do and hopefully they will get used to us so soon will keep you updated ❤

[@edencee2601]

im sitting on my bed and my new budgies i got yesterday are eating out my hand!! thanks soo much for this vid Elle

[@rosieandchristopher]

I was freaking out and being super sad about my 4 month cockatiel being so afraid of me, but this definitely calmed me down. Thank you for making this video. Please continue! We need you! :)

[@mcrainbowoeslak1603]

How’s your cockatiel now?

[@tavalon2904]

wow thats a really cool cat!

[@xbv732]

I’ve been wanting a bird for a year now. I’ve been binge watching your videos and doing research. I hope I get a budgie soon!!

[@jasonj8134]

i just recently lost my budgie tahoe but then i got another one eventually, and i found your channel and saw this video and now my new budgie cozy loves me

[@aneeshawhatever3567]

Me: *watches video at midnight* Me: *goes to my birds and wake them up and try to make them trust me*

[@japaneselearner7312]

Oh no they need sleep 😓

[@Omrinarts]

@@japaneselearner7312 I think it's a joke

[@user-eo2sb9lr3e]

😂

[@hellothere1879]

That budgie is a clearly paid actor

[@randomyoutubecommenterfan9481]

she’s literally giving the budgie seeds on camera

[@alondra_p.s]

I just got a new little birdie and your videos have been very helpful, before I never knew anything about birds and your videos have been again very helpful thank you 😊

[@nawaashka]

Thank youuu!! Im getting a budgie and i really needed this. I also watched your videos on what type of cages i get. Your channel is so helpful for people like me. Thank you so much!!

[@Voxirius]

I knew about them feeling safer when they're at a higher altitude than you but didn't know of the not stare bit. Thanks for the tips.

[@salihakmese8303]

I love how you explained everything. I was so helpless because I have bought 2 cockatiels and they are not tame at all, too scary and they are not used to humans. I will definitely start doing your advices, because that’s the best explanation video I‘ve seen so far. Thank you so much🙏🏽

[@nishahaymond6711]

Has it gotten better with your birds?

[@layshaeaddy7592]

Nisha Haymond any update

[@HAt09]

Tbh, this really helped. I got a budgie, and he loves going on my hand and flying around he's super chill.

[@jomama5186]

Your bird seems super happy and well adjusted. Wow.

[@kevinlin1830]

My thought: OK, after this video it's time to get back to work. After video: sees Cage Setup. Me: Screw working, lemme watch this first!

[@texasktea]

I love birds so much now!! My birds sleeping in my husband's hand rn. She's obsessed w him!!

[@MAKLOMI_BHAI]

I really like and appreciate that ur respecting and loving ur birds 😊

[@Alex-xu5sv]

I am really appreciative of your videos. Especially the recommendations to use the millet spray to encourage them. My new rose ringed parakeet is so scared of hands and this has helped our training so much! Thank you!!

[@cloudfa1177]

Your channel is so incredible! I've been doing a lot of research because I was interested in adopting a budgie and out of everything I have come across in the last few months your channel has been by far the best resource!

[@ghanimaalostad5430]

I’m soooo happy I’m found your channel cause I feel like I’m neglecting my birds I love them very very much and I want to love them and for them to be happy and I admit that I let them stay in their cage for a long period of time and I have been feeding them a seed diet and now I’m looking at your KZbin videos and learning on how I can make my baby’s feel happy and I’m trying to feed them better food and I’m trying to get help from an expert to help and if you are reading this can you give me some advice to make them trust me again and everything thank you from your time

[@connorwalton7739]

Me too I felt bad but just kept on taming her and now she’s out side the cage alot

[@zoeyandsophie8289]

Ever since watching your tips, they have help heaps, Tysm and keep up the good work!! I love your vids and birds 😍

[@phillcotterill6264]

Thank you from the UK for making this and all the other video's you have made. We just got a 6YO pair of galahs which have not really been hand rearer or even let out of the cage very much we ink so your knowledge of your subject is astounding and has been really helpful. And the thing i really like about your vids is the fact that you get straight into the subject without waffling on about non related stuff. The delivery is very professional too so i hope your either going to be a vet or a journalist. Anyhow thanks again from all of us just starting out with these lovely cteatures. Best wished from Phill and Ana in the UK

[@gamingian8476]

Well uh, my bird freaks out when I put my hand in unless there’s food, if I get seeds he’ll go on my hand. Interesting relationship

[@aubriescraftsco7570]

Gaming Ian same I need help

[@alexandrine6615]

same

[@evelinrose6135]

same I need help, and when she goes out, she stays on the floor and doesn’t move

[@Spastic110]

GirlyGamer you guys figure it out

[@luigi1705]

He's there for the ✨food✨

[@Loveofpets]

Wow! That's fabulous progress. I can't believe it. I don't think Marlene could have her step up right? Great informative video.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you! I don’t know if she stepped up for Marlene but she did come out. She’s doing so great!

[@sazw2k9]

Love of pets I actually thought it was you taking the budgie when she said another bird KZbin

[@hudjohns6371]

I just bought my first pet budgie.. I tried your tips.. and felt so cool when she started to trust me.. cheers

[@nunuvintage]

This was great. Just received 2 three year old budgies and I want to make sure they are happy here with my family.

[@human__oof]

I like how you said that you apdot her and she slowly moves her head and looks at you 😂💀

[@aphroditeinc5164]

Me scrolling through the comments: Me sees she hearted most of them: Me: Awhh what a sweetheart 🥺

[@Ilovebaboon2001]

That’s so helpful. I’ve been confused as my cockatiel is hand tamed but terrified of my hands so I’ll be trying this today once she wakes up 😁

[@tolgaipek3139]

A little bird can teach u how to be social. when I look into your eyes I feel like I just woke up and it's a blue wonderful day. , thanks for the nice video Elie. subscribed and liked.

[@dog-sz5vv]

When taming a bird, how can u get them back in their cage on the first day? Will they do it by themselves?

[@nerissadebeer5865]

I would love to know the answer to this also please

[@carmensuarez3451]

dog59553 my budgie went back to the cage by himself after a couple of hours of flying around. He needs to eat every couple of hours and the food is in the cage so he knew that he had to get in to eat and drink water.

[@anja748]

mine would just fly in after a little while, and if they refuse to do such, try to lure them by using treats to get them to either fly into the cage or to sit on your hand, so that you will be able to take them to the cage

[@benjibutton8126]

Yes he will cause the food is in there and that is where they sleep or for mine lol I hope that helped

[@jennaforesi2151]

nothing like that should be done on the first day. training shouldn’t start with a new bird within a few days to a week

[@victoriablake3826]

Thank you for introducing me to the bird-cocaine that is millet! Truly a lifesaver I don’t know what I’d done without it for so long

[@shriihanmukherjee6502]

"Bird cocaine" is now my favorite description of millet

[@maxmia4096]

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[@brianhiggins-fx5pq]

Thank you I love this video because because it helps my me get my birds. Trust this video helped me in two days to get my bird to just step on my hand. Thank you for posting this.

[@seemakhadka8139]

Its been so many months since I've had my cockatiel, she hasn't bonded with me and to be honest I haven't put to much effort. I'm going to now start over thank you so much!

[@azurey5067]

I love how calm you talk and demonstrate then the other birds are just being chaotic

[@mollyjane4401]

11:45 is somehow relatable now

[@FluffyPomPomYT]

your videos are so helpful! im going to watch my cousins birds for 3 weeks, and this is definitely helping me out!

[@Thatonegojosimp]

Thank you for the tips😊.I was having a hard bonding with my budgie.his name is magic😊

[@nancysandoval1725]

I’ve had my new 2-month old budgie for one week and he already gets on my hand! He came from a very loving household where he was held around all the time so day one with him was very chill. I already target trained him with millet and he gets super excited when hhe sees me 🥺. I can’t thank you enough. I’ve had my other bird for months and he’s slowly starting to trust me more and more. He’s in the process of getting target trained so it’s a bit more work but thank you so much! I learned so much from your channel. ❤️

[@Umar-qf6pb]

Lucky my indian ringneck just try to bite me

[@jenniferarcher7100]

You are so helpful.I’m getting 2 budgies and this is exactly what I need!

[@xxpreppyxx8549]

It actually works

[@hastyhummingbird2582]

This video helped me soo much! I have 2 budgies named sky and ocean and I had failed to tame them until now! I got one of my birds to get on my finger willingly for the first time because of this!Thanks so much :)

[@arisha.2010.]

Thank you Elle, your videos give me hope I can retame my lost trust budgie (It’s going along well, should be perfect in a few months.)

[@milad8255]

My budgies think I’m their enemy. Even though they see me spoil them with snacks

[@itsreemaaaa]

sameee, my lovebirds freak tf out once they see me, like they flap around and fly to the farthest point away from me in their cage 😭

[@confusedlemon9289]

AH A TERRIFYING BEAST EVERYBODY RUN AND HIDE!!!! oh food thanks anywhoo AAH

[@marziaisbetter]

@@itsreemaaaa LITERALLY HAPPENS TO ME TOO

[@Bollywoodlover100]

i feel so bad because no matter how hard i try i can’t seem to gain my birds trust. i don’t necessarily think it’s my fault but he seems to have an extremely nervous dispositon. my vet even let me know that there is medication for anxiety but didn’t recommend it. do u have any tips

[@fatimaa4741]

Give it to a family member

[@Bollywoodlover100]

@@fatimaa4741 how would that help him in regard to his anxiety 😭 it took me years to get him use to my presence imagine having to go through that again that awful advice

[@bellaj5205]

I’m not a bird expert, but the bird might get more comfortable if you get another bird. Also don’t push the relationship

[@Bollywoodlover100]

@@bellaj5205 he lived with his mom before she passed and now funnily enough due to covid i had to take in his dad and they get along splendidly but i feel like now our relationship has gone down bc he’s more bonded with his dad but i will be patient and hope our relationship will grow naturally

[@bellaj5205]

@@Bollywoodlover100 Remeber not to give up :) maybe try giving it vegetables maybe

[@ms.anonymous7928]

Literally the most helpful video ever i love how you explain everything !

[@dickbouncer222]

thank you so much i just got my first budgies sirius and shelly and i love them!!

[@dinaidelyne.4633]

It’s so cute when she’s on top of the cage just chilling 🥺❤️

[@wyomingadventures]

Congratulations on getting Violet! I love when you do these videos about birds. Especially budgies. I think they are misunderstood birds. This is how I tamed my budgies. At least Rocky. Tico is still a bit harder but getting better. By the way Tico is never getting clipped again. Flying is so awesome for them. Rocky had scissor beak once. Easy fix for her. Love your flock!❤💙🐦🥰

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much!! I totally agree, budgies are misunderstood. They’re full of love just like any other bird! I’m so happy that your birds get to enjoy flying! Thank you for being an awesome bird mom ❤️🦜

[@thebirdnerd1943]

OMG tysm! Now my budgies love spending time with me!❤

[@lysergimondimitri987]

Thank you! Totally helped me with my parrotlet.

[@ilovepuns140]

Wow, I had a parrot (His name was Lemon, sweetest parrot I’ve had) and I never knew how much he trusted me really. Thank you!

[@pratimaparihar960]

My budgie just passed today it is been only four days with me and today morning she passed away rest in pease KITTU

[@Emma-gm9rz]

Hey Elle, I don’t know if you read comments anymore - but thank you! I got my cockatiel 3 days ago, and we’ve already bonded closely based on everything you’ve done here. I’ve let my sweet baby go at her own pace, let her choose what she’s comfortable with, used millet as a treat and motivator (no pressing against bellies or anything) and already she likes to come out of her cage, climb on me, and step up. She even lets me give her little scritches and pats (I always ask permission first and she bows her head down)! I’m very lucky I found you before I got a bird, because I did a ton of research and you really helped me figure out good cage sizes and looks, how to gain my bird’s trust, and so on. I’m sure some, if not most birds, are probably not as outgoing - but I’m really lucky my sweet girl is. She’s so friendly and social, and I figure as long as I respect her boundaries we’ll be friends for a long time!!

[@3bo0dE3]

A very perfect taming video thank you so much!. Elle we hope you have an amazing day!! :D