How I Tamed my Cockatiel Ringo

[@dennythebudgie]

𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: the diet Ringo had was only for a month until he got used to us, and environment. later, i got him to eat fruits and veggies, i even ordered 5kg of pellets for him and budgies but he refuses to eat it. so many rude comments about the cage i moved him in, it was because of easier taming. today he lives in a big cage with many toys and comfy perches. before you spread negative energy, watch more videos about him. he is fully recovered ♡ *Join the channel membership!* kzbin.info/door/3LPNxGSun2TgzWOYjTNP1Qjoin

[@Infectionspread]

You did an awesome job with taming- he looks so happy

[@rams620]

You are An angel 🥰

[@coleem1012]

The minute he took the millet spray off you was the minute I knew he’d decided you weren’t all that bad 💕 this is so heartwarming to see, don’t let people who only see what they see dishearten you!

[@Lae-zel_enthusiast]

Right do people not realize you must start out small? It can be detrimental to birds If you place them with lots of toys and they’re scared! You did a wonderful job!

[@beastff8443]

hello sir actually the shop from I have buyed my cocktaiel they have said not to give cocktails fruits and bath so can I give them fruits

[@LemonnNote]

:'( Ringo in the left side of the thumbnail broke my heart a bit, I'm appalled that some people treat their birds so poorly, but I'm glad you got him, now(by the looks of it) he looks like a happy little fluff ball.

[@PatTheBee]

⍵ơơᨓɣφ⋲rیơη128 you mean right

[@LemonnNote]

@@PatTheBee idk I guess

[@carolhartley4448]

Yes, i agree totally!♥️

[@gullijay]

Pat Fyfe read the comment then look at the thumbnail.

[@damicow]

@@PatTheBee left*

[@reverie8223]

The part where he was outside and chirping and you could seeing that his feathers were growing in made me tear up. Birds are so precious, I can't believe people let them get to that point. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a better life!

[@MrsBacon-vp7jk]

Ik somtimes people are just cruel to birbs

[@yourfellowweeb9484]

To y'all saying the seeds are bad: Yes they are bad but when a bird has been neglected it probably hasn't eaten much. You need to start out small insted of throwing a bucket load of fruit and veggies to it. Like my bird Pearl was rescued from the RSPCA and she refused to eat anything besides seeds in that first month we got her. She's starting to eat a lot of different food now because we slowly introduced her to it. So yeah, try to get a grip of the situation before commenting.

[@AlecElizabethYukii301]

It's more that they shouldnt be fed fatty seeds like this, but should be treats. They need pellets, not high fat content sun flower and pumpkin seeds etc

[@yourfellowweeb9484]

@@AlecElizabethYukii301 did u not read what i said

[@epochii2756]

@@AlecElizabethYukii301 this bird was abused; its thin and needs that fat to gain enough weight to survive.

[@drfill9210]

Small birds have a higher seed content in their diet anyway

[@hennypenny7381]

Seeds are not bad. Sunflower seeds don't have much nutrition for these birds but you did very well. :-) You were right in leading him to fruits and veggies. You've done a great job!

[@bethanyho9731]

Since he doesn’t eat anything but seeds, look up tips on how to wean birds from seed to pellets. They provide important nutrients for a proper diet! Seeds have very high fat content which is okay for budgies but not so much for cockatiels. :) Ringo is very cute and I’m glad he has someone new who cares about him!

[@blackwell-cronie8340]

It's not really okay for budgies either. All birds should consume a certain % of seed in their diet it just decreases depending on the birds size. Budgies should still be fed chop and pellets

[@LadyDragon11135]

I'm from Croatia, right next to Bosnia. And I can tell you, pellets ain't readily available and Amazon often doesn't ship here. Sadly we are generally stuck with stuff like that here: seeds. The best we can do is give them fruits and veg as fresh food

[@sassykat2000]

@@LadyDragon11135 fresh fruits and veg is fabulous - it's MUCH better than just seeds. Eating just seeds is like us eating just bread and sugar. Imagine your health if that's all you are!

[@ThatMeansHesMad]

I was going to suggest the same thing about switching over to pellets and veggies/fruits. I had no problems switching my adopted cockatiel to pellets, but only with Harrison's brand pellets. He loves them!

[@michaelcovel3793]

Meisje, my female grey pied, won't eat much other than her seeds. I've had her for 14 years. She's never been sick. She's in much better shape than me.

[@FeatherBeautiful]

I felt so sad seeing that Ringo didn't have a good life before he came to you. I'm glad you got him and he looks like a happy! Hopefully he starts growing out his feathers! He's really a beauty :)

[@dennythebudgie]

😋❣

[@annag.6964]

It broke my heart seeing the poor thing. You have been very patient and at the end of the video he sings. It's a wonderful thing. ❤❤❤

[@Lain3695]

Broke my heart that cage was so small, jail cells are bigger :( well done for giving him a better life

[@agysuausbhsusu8316]

I don't want to be rude but....a cage like a jail cell its a dream for any parrot...cuz a cell is like a room so...thats means a rlly big cage...

[@agysuausbhsusu8316]

I don't want to be rude but....a cage like a jail cell its a dream for any parrot...cuz a cell is like a room so...thats means a rlly big cage...

[@mhm77887]

@@agysuausbhsusu8316 I think they meant like from a parrots perspective.

[@agysuausbhsusu8316]

@@mhm77887 yea ik but the guy with the cage probably don't have enough money or idk.... I say that from my perspective cuz i dont have a cockatiel (I'm gonna buy one).....soo im not a expert but in the same time i think he can do something in a small price ...like making toys at home or....

[@SummerLangfordRWDCBSNL]

@@agysuausbhsusu8316 Cockatiels need a lot of room. Minimum of a 3 by 5 by 5 foot cage. They need room for their wingspan, areas to climb, and also to have many areas of comfort in the cages. I've had a cockatiel, they get very stressed in tiny cages. Mine plucked her feathers when I got her because of how tiny her cage was. It wasn't until three years later I learned she didn't have the right cage.

[@RCBirds]

You give him a good home and care. His feathers are coming back and he starts to talk and sing. Go on. The budgies are a good company. So,at first you don't have to add a second tiel. But it's better to give both kind of birds separated sleeping cages. They don't understand the language or body signs of the other. Budgies are more playfull and annoing or bullying sometimes. But you will handle this too. Hope we see some more videos of Ringo.

[@jonahallen6457]

Hey I have a cockatiel and I want to hand tame him can you please help me and break it down so much I’m having trouble

[@T0mtoma]

I made it 100 likes,it was 99

[@Call-me-Al]

@@jonahallen6457 please look at the channel BirdTricks

[@carolhartley4448]

Not me everyone was so rude just cuz i stated that she doesnt have to get another cockatiel, i loved this story, now i wont leave a comment cuz they 2 of them ganged up on me im done, btw i e had psrrots in great health for 30 years ? Why am i the bad guy/ don't respond plzz i am done with stupid teens that think they know it all!

[@mariapaula6062]

Thank you so much for taking good care of Ringo, this make my heart happy ❤

[@petloveforever2286]

I have a feather collecting hobby too! And i am so glad i do, because one of my parakeets just died. All i have is some photos and feathers. 😭💕💕

[@Rhinestoneshark]

To see Ringo in such a terrible state, hurt me :( Well done on being a great example to humanity, and helping the creatures around you

[@enchiladabonito6629]

Hi - well done with Ringo. You were so patient! I rescued a Senegal 35 years in a tiny cage - see my video of him. He is still hand shy and it took many weeks to convert his diet but you were very smart not to make too many diet changes too quickly. Well done with your boy!! I find my cockatiel will eat veggies better if they are clipped to the side of the cage.

[@meeko._]

Well, im not the only one who collects feathers now😆

[@yourmom6233]

Same here

[@sivartatacker6914]

Thy_cat_thy_child same OVER THERE

[@belle369]

I do that too lol

[@meeko._]

lmao🤣gotta collect em all

[@Candace-r3g]

He went from a stressed, feather plucking teil to a flourishing, fluffy, baby boy.

[@Orpheus1782]

What a transformation in such little time. I have been watching you ever since you first posted about Ringo here and at first he honestly looked horrible and very scared, but look at him now, just amazing what love can do. I love parrots, but cockatiels have always had a special place in my heart, even though I have never had one, just been babysitting my friend's birds, but they are so precious and their singing is music to my ears. Wish you and your birds the best and stay safe. (You just got a new subscriber :) )

[@dennythebudgie]

Thanks 😛

[@fruitloop9581]

Lol, when Ringo was scared, he opened his back in a way that made him look like he was screaming! 😂🤣And I think Tony gets very excited to see new birbs!🤣🤣

[@MCAlexisYT]

LOL

[@mango32563]

You are a nice kind of person, with a golden heart. You helped me with my Cookateil. I also like how you are so gentle with your bird, and you care for her. Thank you for taking care of this poor little bird.! ❤🥰👏🎊

[@mandeemorris2835]

Haven't seen a bird come back so quickly after obvious neglect you definitely know your birds. Good job and best wishes

[@Elysian_s]

Ringo is a cute little bird, luckily he found you and you gave lots of love and care. He is so happy & chirping ♥️

[@lara8550able]

Great story about Ringo I watched Stories about Danny I cried hours and hours my dear. But as you told the legend never dies Greetings and my best wishes to you Lara

[@rougeredsun5845]

This deserves more likes

[@ariyahxd5992]

Awwwe

[@wiz8744]

I bet that Ringo's first reaction to hands was "hissss, wut da feathers is dis tingy? I no trust >:3..."

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Ringo is such a sweet birb☺️ How could someone neglect him💔 I’m so glad he now has a loving home :) thanks for sharing!

[@niandaguestford7560]

Awww poor bird. So glad you took him and gave him a much better place and environment to live in. He looks like he loves it already and looks very happy.

[@bmgant36]

I’m glad that Ringo is doing way much better and his feathers :3 how old is he❤️

[@fettucne]

i like how she just liked it and didn’t answer the question at all lol

[@Wet_sheen]

꧁skateboard owl꧂ ikr

[@mhm77887]

@@fettucne hey people have their reasons

[@ared18t]

Sometimes you never know

[@BAFFLED-u4o]

She probably doesn't know. How do you tell a bird's age when you adopted them?

[@havennott7384]

He seemed instantly more happier to be in the bigger cage, such a sweet brave baby

[@baskervillebee6097]

Ringo was so lucky to get such a patient owner.

[@soanso6696]

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 what a sweet story. I like people like you who treat animals so well! Thanks for sharing.❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@Zipesthemanokit]

My bird doesn’t really trust anyone, he was with a lot of big birds (macaws and cockatoos) and he is a green cheeked conure so he was quite intimidated so I am just trying to gain his trust

[@antimilkpropaganda]

Letho _ oh my what owner would put him with macaws! Wishing you the best with your bird, keep in mind it is a slow process that could take over a year

[@harleythomas701]

I have a hanz macaw and a green check conjure it’s a pain to get them to get along because the macaw is so much bigger and when they try and fight I know my macaw can hurt my conjure bad

[@harleythomas701]

Melina Nessari it is similar the conjure most of the times starts the fight or it’s just they see something as there territory like there individual cages but the problem I have is Loki my macaw will fight back and if he wanted to he could seriously hurt or kill kiwi the conjure

[@lynngroll1]

He looks so much happier now that he has a caring owner . Thanks for sharing. Well done.

[@abcdef-dh5lx]

Oooo😝😝😝 Ringo is soo cute although his feathers are plucked, I can't believe he has been on this condition 😔 But he's now in good hands😇😇😇

[@torirae414]

Thank you for giving this cockatiel a loving home and life you amazing human being.

[@briggzm2098]

What a change! Thanks for saving this beautiful bird!

[@Marlena.7747]

Bravo, srećo! Ljubav prema životinjama točno pokazuje srce puno ljubavi......

[@discoanddashthebirbs1569]

ringo is so cute! u did a really good job of taking care of him 😘

[@dennythebudgie]

Thanks ❣

[@hedi5248]

My cockatiel died 3 days ago, i keep watching these videos to relieve myself. I miss him so much🥺💔

[@TESSY369]

Thank God, Minka and you for saving our newest member Ringo❤🐦

[@dennythebudgie]

Yeah, she is so gentle to him 😁 Thanks btw.

[@ninamartinic4625]

Dobar video nisam znala da će biti još ljudi koji jako vole ptice sa balkana, pozdrav iz Hrvatske😃

[@emilyg2785]

Okay, I’m kinda concerned about how much he looks like my bird maverick. We found him while he was getting attacked by native birds, and we are taming him as well. This video has also been very helpful, thank you

[@chuuly1880]

Omg, my bird came from a friend who has about 10-12 birds. She plucked her feathers as stress, and she was sharing a cage (massive cage) with about 6 other birds. We think she was getting *bullied* by the other birds, and wouldn’t eat. She had small very short tail feathers. 6 months later, she is a beautiful, well fed, healthy bird.

[@ley8594]

He sort of looks like Pikachu with his rosy cheeks ❤️

[@iloveadoptmee3920]

Koharu Hinata what I as thinking I commented should’ve named him pikachu

[@willyandolya3741]

This is such a heartwarming story! Thank you for sharing and treating Ringo so well! He will be a happy bird with you!!🌟🦜🙌🏻

[@familiaCamacho]

Ringo has improved a lot and the feathers too,my cockatiel is 6 months old and is a white face

[@kimberlyirving6287]

Omg I was crying 😢 at beginning . I have 3 cockatiels , and they have 2 large cages & perches that are always open whenever I am home & a play gym... plus they hang out with me . Thank you for getting him out of that HORRIBLE jail cell with nothing In it ...they are so intelligent .... and need to spread their wings and have lots of space and different types of activities & toys in addition to human interaction & love . And other birds as long as they get along . People are so cruel to do this to any creature especially winged creatures who are meant to have tons of space & be free whenever possible , and according to safety as possible . Thank you so much for loving this bird ❤️❤️❤️

[@ARedMagicMarker]

I'm so happy your cute little apple looks so gracious!

[@LadyDragon11135]

Ringo je prekrasan! Drago mi je da je sada kod tebe i da se brineš o njemu kako treba. Spasila sam i ja svog papagaja (pa makar u boljem stanju od tvog) koji je slijep i bio je kod osobe koja se nije znala dobro brinuti o njemu, još uvijek rješavamo sve probleme :(

[@blazer0112]

Ur not the only one that collects ur birds feathers😂

[@joshuabyrum9388]

Feathered again in 30 days! All it takes is a little love, attention, and time! So much respect for you! I’ve been rescuing Exotic Birds for 15 years now and these stories never get old!

[@anjacveklo]

Tony really loves new guests!

[@ashes_and_f1re454]

Cockatiel when seeing someone clean: 👁👄👁💧

[@namesareoverrated265]

Ah poor thing had to go through that 🥺💖 thank you for giving him a good home

[@willyandolya3741]

Yes🙌🏻🙌🏻✨

[@sarabelweiss]

I teared up when he started singing 😭 I’m so glad you were able to rescue him! Now I want to rescue a bird someday-they all deserve this much love and care ❤️

[@aaronbarthel9t342]

He kicked the millet like a football. He is so cute

[@bariodoesrandomstuff4845]

duh, birbs are the cutest animals

[@desirae8591]

Thank you for giving this beautiful cockatiel a much much better home! You’re my hero. Thanks to your mom for saying you could take him home.

[@dvz3861]

Its so good how ringo got used to the cage and his surroundings ❤Ringo and all budies are cute🐦❤

[@lopwr1212]

Birdies not budies

[@lieblingskatzel9798]

Es erfreut mich, wie sich liebe Menschen solch armen Kreaturen annehmen 😘

[@jetfowl]

He seems to still be afraid. But I think that, in time, he'll grow to trust you... because you're really trying to help him recover. By the way, can Ringo fly? (With his past owners keeping him in such a small cage, his wing muscles might have atrophied from lack of use.)

[@withlovemays]

This might be what my rescued cockatiel has! After 3-4 rounds her wings just completrly stop and she falls down with nothing to do. It's been 4 years since we rescued her and she still can't fly with our other bird who is her partner :(

[@Jjjj-zs6pf]

YOUR ARE SO SWEET AND KIND AND INCREDIBLY PATIENT! IM SO HAPPY RINGO IS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE U!

[@___a.x__]

You're a budgie life saver❤️🕊❤️I love any types of budgies or bid just like you💕

[@kimschulte7715]

Thank you for rescuing him from his sad life! You have done a GREAT job taking him in. He is lucky to have you. And your budgies too! (I also have budgies and a cockatiel that I rescued)

[@notyoursbusy]

so cute! you’re such a sweet mommy for 🍎. love you🤍🥺

[@dennythebudgie]

Thanks ❣

[@vaultgirl42091]

Newest thank you for helping this poor cockatiel recover you're doing a good job. My cockatiel Pikachu is happy to see Ringo doing well

[@BrettOgden]

You should do a video answering people’s concerns and problems with their budgies. Kind of like an advice video

[@uchihadilini9688]

My 9 months cocktail baby is making me stressful. No jocks when they started to screaming. But I love her soo much. She is only friend I have. She singing, telling some words, licking my face.. such a cute ball.

[@veltren8012]

I trained my quacker parrot to not bite me and trust me by always interacting with them. Now the green birdie hangs on my shoulder and even eats with me on the table with his own small plate of food.

[@blaizer3x]

Watching this with my cockatiel Filo. We think you've given Ringo a lovely home and he will be such a happy borb now ❤🐥

[@adiraaspires7783]

Just a few tips from your friendly neighborhood bird lover! Try and invest in some pellets for their main diet.. seeds are like treats for them along with millet and are best used for training... too many seeds in a bird's diet can cause fatty liver disease and can harm your bird... it's like if all you ate was Mcdonalds! I'm so glad you're helping that little bird have a better life! Ps. If you have the money try to invest in some natural wood perches.. using only straight dowels can cause problems with their feet...

[@leslyluna4749]

This is exactly what I was thinking. Too much seeds and millet.

[@princessdulce3830]

Seeds should be part of their daily diet.

[@adiraaspires7783]

Rosalee Salas seeds are a treat. While they eat seeds in the wild they work it off easily and don’t have as much as they would have at home. Birds don’t require seeds to live, it’s just something they can’t eat and find in the wild

[@princessdulce3830]

Cece Kat That’s funny. They can’t find pellets either in the wild. Pellets are so processed that a really good seed mix is so much healthier.

[@adiraaspires7783]

Rosalee Salas Pellets are a mix of natural foods (at least proper pellets are) like vegetables where as seeds are fatty and can cause fatty liver disease. I have done a lot of research on birds and a mix of Chop and Pellets are the healthiest option for birds. Seeds and millet are like treats for the birds and are best for training. It’s like giving a child a cookie for using the potty and giving the child a mix of healthy food for their meals, vs giving a child McDonald’s and cake every meal. Not only does the treat lose value for training but the bird is losing nutrition it WOULD have in the wild.

[@katepinks9726]

Thank you - your story gives me hope. Charlie the tiel has been with me for 6 days, since his owner died. He is scared of everything but has already gained a little confidence. I will persevere. I don't think he's unhappy - I heard him beak grinding as he fell asleep tonight, for the first time and it warmed my heart. I hope I achieve the results you did - I have patience.

[@kinalteam2075]

You’re my hero! It is only people that have empathy that can understand the bird like you do. And what a great effort on making this video presentable and enjoyable like this. You are double talent. Thank u for doing this. Good Karma to u. 😁

[@blssooparakeets2204]

OMG IM SO HAPPY YOU GOT ANOTHER BIRD! I STILL LOVE HOW YOU STILL DO DENNY THE BUDGIE EVEN THO HE PASSED! This even inspired me to get my own rescued birb!

[@GossipSis]

I really liked it! Adopting a Helpless Bird Is such a beautiful Thing to do! But please dont let him life alone, cockatiels need one Friend of their Kind to be fully happy (Budgies do not speak the same language) and please dont let him Life in a small cage they need at least 80cm leingh of space 24h a day. I hope you dont take this the wrong way it Is still a very good thing you did and karma will her you for saving the Bird. Good bless you 🥰🥰❤️

[@carolhartley4448]

No cockatiels donnot have to have a "buddy" that is a myth. Don't take this the wrong way but some people don't have any other species, just one cocketial , they adapt very well to humans or other species for "their flock" i mean the human can be there flock.

[@GossipSis]

@@carolhartley4448 im sorry but I hardly disagree. A human can never replace a bird friend. Of course Cockatiels are good with many kind of birds, but they do still not speak the same language, they do need another cockatiel to socialize, otherwise its not good for their psychologial state. My father is a breeder and this is the only truth

[@franziska551]

@@carolhartley4448 human can be their flock? i'm sorry but if you really knew and loved birds, you'd know that this is bullshit. you can't clean them, fly with them, feed them, sing with them or talk to them. the human might be happy about it but the bird would always prefer one of his own kind over the human so stop sounding so selfish.

[@carolhartley4448]

@@franziska551 shut up! What are you 2? You couldn't be more wrong!

[@franziska551]

@@carolhartley4448 apparently you know nothing about birds 😂 go ask a vet that's specialised on birds

[@ivathehorselover7420]

Wow! Well done! He looks very better and happyer! What a translocation!😍💖🦜

[@gumbcll]

Awwee this is so cute! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fourtech8146]

this is something that will help me out when and if I get a cockatiel of my own

[@GreenBerryyy]

Ringo looks like my bird oh ma gosh you are just so good with birds!

[@willyandolya3741]

😊

[@claudiieta1]

My heart broke so hard seeing him the way he was treated... Im so happy to see that someone really cares about him and that his having a great life now! I love my pets so much I cant understand how people can do this...

[@toyssweetsandthings5191]

Awww so cute! 💜I have 2 birds 💜

[@willyandolya3741]

Really nice✨✨

[@lopwr1212]

Me too their names are jamrock and June june is a girl jamrock is a boy

[@willyandolya3741]

ALP - 45 so cool!! 🙂

[@lopwr1212]

@@willyandolya3741 they are budgies

[@ChicletBC]

Wow, what a wonderful video. Your bird has certainly found a very caring mommy. Thank you for sharing.

[@madlythedonut]

Good job on saving this little guy! :) You're planning on getting him a female as a friend? I bet he would be very happy. (still watching the video btw but I wanted to express my happyness for this little guy real quick) I have 7 currently where I saved about 3-4 which are not tamed. I don't care about it since I just look at them and from time to time they pay me visits and walk around or even under my chair. 😄 Take care of him. Ringo (my dog is named Ringo, too) will have a long and wonderful life with you.

[@lionheart4424]

This is truly inspirational, I just bought 2 cockatiels 3 weeks ago, and I adore them but they are still not giving me full trust lol. Thanks for sharing! Love from Nicaragua! 🐦🦜

[@GreenBerryyy]

Awww adorable lil bean I shall send bean lob♥️♥️♥️♥️❤❤

[@11_guardian]

May God bless Ringo the cockatiel. Amen. Lots of love to Ringo

[@mawi1172]

This bird thought he was making a movie titled: THE HAND!!!

[@howdyhowdyhowdyhowdyhowdy]

I'm so glad he looks like he's doing a lot better now that he seems to be with an owner that cares for him properly

[@sluvvr]

Awe so cute!!!❤

[@sluvvr]

Ahh first!

[@CatchingStarlight]

just wanted to comment and say i used to own a cockatiel named ringo too!! your ringo is super adorable. what a sweet video.

[@trinitydriscoll4104]

Hi i love your vids so much and I have a parakeet and she is crazy!😂

[@dennythebudgie]

Thanks, mine are not any better 😂

[@dorothyatchison1825]

I just came upon your video this morning while having a cup of coffee ... it’s a lovely story and I wish you and Ringo and your other feathered friends much happiness ... greetings from Manitoulin Island 💕

[@willyandolya3741]

Awww! 😀

[@monsterkiller5516]

4:42 did anyone else think it looked like he was gasping?

[@beetsmekid8821]

Looks like the normal ‘don’t come near me’ response ( crest back, beak slightly ajar ). He was just uncomfortable and ready to nip if the person got too close.

[@rachelagnello7603]

@@beetsmekid8821 It's called cockatiel hissing :> They normally do it when they're scared but idk why I find it so cute lol

[@Lunabatt]

Thank you for giving this baby a better home! 😭💖💖💖

[@vasilikiskartsiari628]

I don't have a coctile yet but i sure will have one day thx for this vid!

[@MCAlexisYT]

Cockatiel*

[@willyandolya3741]

Good luck ✨🦜✨

[@vasilikiskartsiari628]

@@willyandolya3741 thx!!

[@sweetheartwhispers401]

I remember holding food on my hand for my budgie while I was taming it 😂😂 now it opens its own cage and comes out and wouldn't even let me eat 😂 always trying to land on my head

[@gallardoy9211]

I currently adopted a budgie he had a partner but she passed away so he is lonely now with his mirror I’ve had him for almost a 5 months I talk to him he gets near me, I put my finger he gets on my finger but pointed towards the mirror I’m pretty sure he developed that disorder where they are obsessed with a mirror, and I can’t really bond with my little guy cause he’s always to busy in being right beside his mirror, idk if I should take the mirror out because he’s already 4 years and I’m pretty sure he had that same mirror for a while now so I feel like taking the mirror away from my budgie would make him really depressed as it was the only “friend” he has, but at the same time I wanna bond with the guy more and take him out of his cage and pet the guy without him being scared... any suggestions I’d really appreciate the advise..

[@gallardoy9211]

4 likes and no suggestions sheeet thanks

[@belle369]

Sorry for the late reply. You should definitely take out the mirror. It can become a real problem when they become obsessed with the mirror. It will not bother him if you take the mirror out if you are able to tame him. If you aren’t able to have him out for multiple hours in a day, then I suggest you get him a friend to help with the loneliness. Just be careful though, they sometimes bond with each other and won’t want to come to you. Budgies can be hard to tame, but once you do have them tame they can be great birds!

[@jasperclydeinsd592]

Here’s two suggestions: Talk to a vet and do some research.

[@108wee]

yes! take out the mirror. becoming obsessed with their reflection it extremely unhealthy mentally for them. they will try to "mate" with the mirror and the the stress of getting "rejected" (aka not getting those signals back) will cause them to start plucking. once the mirror is taken out, you can replace the companionship that the mirror brought by bonding with the bird yourself. make sure that when you are petting the bird that all touches are only in the head area as petting other parts of the body will trigger the bird sexually and cause them to become sexually frustrated and more aggressive not only to you but the other people near you. try to handle him a few hours a day and eventually he will get used to your presence. when you are first handling him, unfortunately you will have to force him out of the cage. no they really dont like it but you got to do it as some birds will never come of the cage voluntarily. make sure you are gentle and predictable as to not startle the bird and to prevent a negative association with your presence from forming try giving him some of his favorite treats so that his experience with your company is a good one. eventually he will start coming out of the cage on his own and you can just pick him up from the top of the cage to start the interaction. of course this is only my individual taming tacit, i would of course recommend doing your own research to see what style is best suited for your personality, situation, and of course the personality of the bird himself.

[@gallardoy9211]

Icy Dice thanks for the advise I recently took his mirror out and he’s been going out of his cage but yea he’s a very nice budgie but whenever I touch his stomach he gets angry I switch to petting him by his head, I have bought him Millet which he enjoys he gets outta his cage just to eat some.

[@nidhi_meyo28]

Bless you and your birds. They are so lucky to have you as their parent. Wish you all the best.

[@mstrmike]

He/she is so cute

[@naveeddall1250]

I love the way you gradually built poor thing's confidence

[@ajdinmesic697]

12:01 omgg thats so cuteee

[@dennythebudgie]

😁😁

[@KEP2887]

That little guy is so cute. Feathers or not I would take him in a heartbeat. When I get a new pet, I tend take the one that is the most sickly. You are a good person, thanks for giving that little guy a second chance at life.

[@slash6429]

That's so cool

[@LaraOsman]

Oh my god! When i first saw the bird in that cage... my heart just fucking broke! I just wanna hug him😭 thank you so much for saving that bird. ❤️ he deserves so much love. Honestly i’m gonna cry😂