How Long Does It take to BOND With Your NEW BIRD? | PARROT TAMING AND DEVELOPMENT STORIES!

[@_fern262]

When I first saw my cockatoo Tango I immediately walked over to him and he put his head against the cage for me to pet him. I’d beg my dad to take me to the pet store just so I could go talk to and pet him and after a few months I convinced my parents to let me get him. When I brought him home and opened his travel cage he got on my hand right away and I put him on my shoulder while he ate an apple. As soon as I put him on his new cage he started dancing and whistling and running around, he was dancing in new ways I had never seen before because I was only able to go to the pet store a few times a week. After a week of having him he climbed off his cage and got on the couch to snuggle me. I’m so lucky to have a bird that immediately wanted me to pet him! A few months ago we rescued two macaws and they were more of a challenge, they’re both pluckers and they have a lot of issues but recently General started letting my dad pet him so we’re definitely getting somewhere with him! Your channel is really an inspiration for me to keep working with the macaws, thank you!

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

GJ and Bless you for taking in Not 1 but 2 rescues!

[@rudebird1705]

without sounding impertinent, how old is your bird and how long have you had him/her...

[@_fern262]

RUDE BIRD Tango is 7-8 years old and I’ve had him since September 2019. The macaws are both 30 and we’ve had them since February this year

[@uuuu132]

Ok but like if u get a bird the first day its gonna be scared if it isn't it may be sick

[@hafsafarooq5346]

It took me literally like 1 and a half years for me to tame my budgie, but it has been so worth it. I love my pepper!!

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

That is so amazing to hear you kept working on it!

[@bob677videos7]

How old is you budgie?

[@megsutube1815]

Budgies are challenging if they weren't hand raised. I found that if I play with a toy they like with just a finger next to then they eventually start being comfortable with my hamd. Moving very slow, but intentionally helps too.

[@AyushiSingh135]

same here, except mine is a cockatiel. he now is 2 years old.

[@CassandraJanzen]

I’m glad to have seen this comment! I’m on month 3 of my Parrotlet being relatively terrified of me...I will be glad to wait, but I smiled when I saw your comment, because mine is named Pepper, also!! :) Cheers

[@blackwell-cronie8340]

I've had my birds for 9 months and they still won't let my hand anywhere near them. But I'm not giving up because I know it will be so rewarding when they finally sit on my finger haha

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Amazing!! Do not give up, it wilk be worth it

[@caitlinmarie960]

My bird is exactly the same, she’ll sit anywhere on me, just absolutely not my hand. It’s frustrating when all you want to do is cuddle them but they would rather take chunks out of your finger ahhaha. I agree, it will be soooo rewarding when they finally do!

[@fatimaa4741]

What specie do you have?

[@anlilupin6844]

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN I have 3 I’ve had them for 1 year now! They are sCaReD of my finger but I am NOT giving up unless they can step up on my finger😩

[@3_up_moon]

@@anlilupin6844 do you use spray millet for training? Offer them high value treats while your hands are visible to them but not too close. Over time, keep giving rewards when they are calm seeing your fingers. Move your finger closer and closer without trying to touch them always offering high value rewards when they are calm around the finger. It would take many short sessions but I believe in you! Keep us posted!

[@bkm2797]

My first bird was a cockatiel I named Jamie, I remember the day the owner of the shop pulled her out of a cage from her siblings, and placed her in my cupped hands, she immediately flew away, and landed in the fountain. I told the owner I don't think she likes me, he said sure she does, you will see, but it took some time before she really did. I wanted that relationship right away, but that doesn't always happen, so you purchase lots of books, toys and magazines to figure out what to try next, lol. Marlene, really important what you shared today, so Thank you!

[@nannyofmany8315]

Well explained. Intelligently learned over a long period. Marlene has a knack of teaching without lecturing. Making it interesting and fun at the same time. Love it.

[@jessicabrighton8733]

Shes the best!

[@udjat8076]

I have a rescue Ringnake.He was all day alone,and when I first see him he attacked the previous owner.After 3 days I get kisses,and he is such a sweetheart.He didn't like touches,but he always sitting on me,and want attention.

[@Dani-bz7ez]

Thats adorable! Ive had my ringneck for 17 months now and he only started liking me a month ago. And bearly! But I was able to pet him two months ago for the first time :D yesterday he mimicked my whistle after me and let me tell you I cried happy tears it was adorable

[@gabby200]

They are amazing birds if treated properly. I have an Indian ringneck and it’s been the best journey with him. He is so clever and talks all the time, he also loves giving kisses. The main issue most people have with Indian ringnecks is they go through a terrible bluffing stage and people aren’t educated enough therefore just think they have turnt nasty then get rid of them

[@c8459]

Are your birds potty trained?

[@udjat8076]

@@c8459 No!I never tried to potty train.They have a big place,and 90% of the "potty" business happens there.😜I clean everyday,I don't have carpets.

[@brianblaney753]

I've had my cockatiels for 3 weeks now. They are still quite frightened of me, but every day I keep at it! I talk to them all day, try and move my hands close to them... I will not give up! No matter how long it takes..

[@kyoniko3765]

Oh! I can help. I had a similar problem. Just sit with your birds everyday. In 5 weeks they let me hand feed them, so I clicker conditioned them and then target trained them. Now they let me put my hand in their cage while feeding them. PLEASE don't give up. It will feel so good when they get trained to sit on your finger.

[@xxvoid4]

I have a different situation with my cockatiel, he wants to stay on my shoulder because he's afraid to be alone. I've been trying to break that habit but it's only been 3 days

[@joeygreen569]

jazzi skis hey can you help me also. Been two weeks since I got my cockatiel and he screams in the morning till he sees me but is scared of me.

[@marathitechcreator1201]

I spent a lot of thime sitting next to their cage. My babies were so scared of my hands. I worked so hard. Now I can scratch her beak for 1 second. That one second is my 10 months hard work.

[@brianblaney753]

Piya G yeah I think it’s gonna take a long time for these lil guys.. but it’ll be so worth it

[@marathitechcreator1201]

08:00 balle dancer Jearsy 😘. She's super cute

[@ambersrc]

My bird warmed up to me straight away 💗

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Amazing

[@tamarapace3036]

Marlene, the biggest takeaway, for me, from your channel is that at this stage of my life having bird can't be for me. I get to enjoy all of your birds! Keep up the great work and keep talking about engaged not caged!

[@unicornenthusiast]

Funny this is up today. I’ve had my Quaker parrot Pete who was my Nan’s before she passed. Yesterday was the first day Pete let me scratch his head, I’ve had him for a year.💙

[@aussiegoat268]

Update???

[@thatonemessyartist1760]

The problem for me is that I have ADHD. I love birds because I can never get bored of their adorableness! They have so much personality and you're always learning, but on the other hand, I feel like I've had trouble being kinda impatient in the past. I'm deffinetly working on that before getting a bird. It's been awhile since I had rats though, so maybe I am more patient now, but I still want to make sure I'm best I can be!

[@rudebird1705]

why is part of my message getting crossed off???! "that having been said, they WILL likely keep you on your toes. The whole "I have ADHD, therefore I am irresponsible" thing is BS when it comes to bird" is what it should say above (in conjunction with the rest)

[@Nyoon-o8o]

Oh I also have ADHD (caused by my depression) and had rats! (Yay we have things in common) I only have bird experience with budgies but it has been years since I really wanted a galah cockatoo... hope we both get better soon and can take care of birds well XD

[@AF3NI]

Lmfao I was emotional when she ate from my hand 😂😂🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@sheilatriggs5769]

Thank you thank you Marlene I needed this video. Recently I adopted a pair of Goffins. I jumped in fast and was able to have them on my shoulder and lots of loving until… my male bit me twice on the ear causing a serious injury. I became very afraid of him but he didn’t get why I didn’t want to hold him anymore while I was still loving on his mate as she is a cuddle bug. Long story short I pushed and pushed myself and always kept a pillow or blanket close to protect myself and we are back to petting. He sits on the pillow on my lap so that if he does the cockatoo stare or gets too close to my face I can safely move him back. It can be hard to watch videos on you tube and feel you have failed because of a bad experience. Luckily I work with emotionally challenged children so I have a few tricks I use to bond and it’s working with my bird. The joy I feel when I can now pet his head is indescribable! And to know I’m not alone and haven’t failed well that’s so encouraging to me. Thanks again for all you do, it’s definitely made me a better bird parront

[@jeffreygolish3827]

The problem isn't just with birds. We live in a give up society. Have a problem in a relationship? Give up/breakup. Don't work at it! Have a problem in a marriage? Divorce!, for sure. Trouble bonding with a bird? Well...... But it is good that you have this message of PATIENCE. Keep working at it. These are novel ideas that some people have never even considered. Still, I am sure that you can help people who are willing to work, but are just a little frustrated by lack of results. Rehoming will still be necessary because of the professional give uppers.

[@gloria-io7xc]

Jeff...you are so right and its true about the professional giver uppers, as seen in the Parrot Rescue I volunteer at starting with why some people give up their birds and why some people get discouraged when choosing one to adopt. They expect instant gratification, that is why I recommend they watch you tubers like Marlene, Bird Tricks and Flock Talk to help them make a better enriching life for the bird and build a stronger bond with their them at the same time!!!

[@zainmarioandsonicdeluxegam6172]

He also bit me in the morning because of that but that was totally 100 percent worthed as hes sitting in the perch

[@happytomd]

As a new bird owner, this is so helpful. So much of what I saw from other videos either made me afraid of the parrot or feel like a failure. I have had my quaker parrot for only 4 weeks now and today he got on my foot and preened himself and then preened my leg hairs. Which consisted of him pulling many out, but hey progress over perfection. It is the little things day by day that is making the difference and knowing it all takes time means everything.

[@dasheast1]

Thank you, Marlene, for reminding us that birds require patience! I have a blue Quaker and sometimes she just gives me the cold shoulder but I know if I keep working on it we will be forever friends. They are little puzzles and I love them and you for helping us through our bonding journey! 🥰

[@aussiegoat268]

Update???

[@kaybeekal]

I cannot stand how adorable Leo looks on your shoulder, like a little pudgie ball of green and red. 😍 I haven't had a bird since I was young. I will someday, when the time is right, so this is good information for that time. The bird I had as a child took to me right away, fortunately. However he was a pet store bird and not a rescue.

[@RoryDuck]

7:59 that little stretch was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in this damn channel

[@outoftime7740]

How can you not fall in love with Leo. He is a super cute bird. Jersey is also sweet and cute.

[@Funkynugget2004]

The first bird I ever owned was very quick to bond to alot of our family. The last bird I had took almost a year to bond to me and only me. It alot of hard work, time and patience. The reward of being bonded to your bird is worth it in the end. Every bird is different.

[@belle369]

I just recently got a Rose breasted cockatoo, and at first he wanted nothing to do with me and my family, but 2 weeks later and a lot of training, he is so bonded with everyone. I’m really happy

[@ESLteacher62]

Thank you @Marlene Mc'Cohen. This was very encouraging and informative. I've had my new budgie for about 2 months. He's a sweet little guy for the most part, but I really thought we'd be a LOT further along with our bonding by now. It's been a bit discouraging. For the first solid 2 weeks, he was like a statue in his cage that never moved (except to eat; he loves to eat). I felt so bad. Thankfully, he moves a bit more, but he's still not doing very much. I've given him the best of everything.... nice cage, awesome toys (that he never plays with except for one, sigh), great food and lots of my time, but he's still terrified of coming out of his cage and going anything outside of his cage. He's scared of everything outside of his cage. He does seem to really like his cage now. It's nice and spacious, etc. I felt a lot more encouraged after hearing that I'm not the only one whose bird doesn't show any love for a while. He's really challenging me, but I've remained patient with him. Not easy though.

[@artwolf5447]

Thank you for the great video Marlene. My first parrot, a 5 year old male amazon, took a long time to bond with. It took him at least 5 years before he wanted to sit on us and 1 and a half more years before he could step up on my hand. I’m so glad we never gave up on him because he was truly worth the wait.

[@njuhna]

OMG! FINNALLY SOMEONE 👏MADE👏VIDEO👏ABOUT👏THIS!! Then i got a pair of lovebirds, and they hatched an one baby, i rlly wanted to bond with that little guy, bc u know, i thought that it would be easer to tame an younger, and "single" bird.. Yea, i teached her with millet, to step up on my hand, later to fly.. but later, i kinda started to think, that she do this just for the treat. And a lot of the time, i would get upset. I watched a lot of videos "how to bond with the untamed bird" but from the videos, it would look like its really easy. Like, it looked, like u can tame bird just in one week (of course, sonetimes u can bond rlly quickly, but still), and i would even cry, bc i didnt understand, why my bird takes so long to tame, and i always got feeling, that she does it just for the treat, as i say it earlier. I started even think, that it was species fault. Like, if i would have got cockatiel, everythng would happen difirently.. I got really excsited, when u posted this video today, bc today, one miracle happend with me and the birb. I travelled to my grandparents house, to spend holidays. And i got a chance, to let my birb to fly more around the house. I was sitting on the chair, watching some youtube videos. I didnt even realised, that my little birdie, was in the same room whatching me. Then, i felt, that she flyed to the chair the i was sitting, and started climbing. I was a bit in chock, bc she never do this. Then, later, she JUMPED ON MY HEAD(idk, if this a good thing, if the bird is on your head, but for me it was amazing). I didnt have words. My happines was all over my body, and i rlly wanted to cry from the happines she gave me that minute, but i didnt wanted to scare her. It was an amazing expierence, and it was a signal to me, that i was worth something to her. It was beautiful to me ❤ Im really dorry for the long comment, i just really wanted to share my just WONDERFUL thingie, that happenend today :) And sorry for my english, is not my first language..

[@brittanyross-badillo2984]

Thank you so much for making this video! As a new bird owner, watching yourself and other professional bird trainers and seeing what you can all do with your birds, it can start to put doubts into the head. So I appreciate the insight into your experience and seeing that sometimes a year or more is normal for a new development. Definitely put things into perspective!

[@kleinnel]

Great timing for this video. I adopted a rehomed whiteface cockatiel a year ago today. He was meant to be a breeder but the lady was allergic. When i adopted him he was 9 months old and no longer hand tame, and couldn't fly and was never let out of his cage. He comes to me now on his terms but more and more often, he flies, loves kisses and can now speak several words and phrases, wolf whistle and blow kisses. I was getting sad about the fact that he still won't let me give him head scratches so thank you for reminding me it might still be coming or if not, at least he is enjoying my company more and more anyways.

[@lilie.k8853]

Bonjour beautiful Marlene ! ❤️Thank you so much for the video. It took me nearly 2 years to bond with my ringneck. Be patient with your bird, no matter as long it will take. Love you Marlene! 🐦❤️

[@pigirl_]

18:49 This really made me smile! And also hope I'll discover other things to have fun with my bird. How did George know that Merlin might like dancing? Marlene, you are amazing! But you've had birds almost all your life. George became a "natural" with birds at a much later point. Any advice for my shy and overly serious bird? Thanks!💖💖💖

[@bryiscool0]

i got a 1 year old cinnamon green cheeked conure last weekend snd he lets me hold me and give him kisses and lay down and watch tv. im so lucky to have such a sweet bird!💗

[@jillthompson8630]

I've had a budgie for a year now. We brought him home then moved to a new home a few short months later. He took the hour long drive to our new home like a champ! A month after we moved into our new home he started talking. Now a year in our new home he's chattering up a storm. He doesn't like being out of his cage nor is he really a fan of hands. We started 2 tame him then got involved in the move. Then I started a part time job away from home. He's been a pure joy in our lives! The things he says that he mixes up from the way we taught him. NO potty mouth (beak)! We were VERY careful not 2 use bad words around him. He does INSIST that we all KISS HIS TOES when we go to his cage to talk to him. He lets me kiss his beak & his belly. Sometimes I get to gently touch his belly & toes. It's a process & I'm so glad I saw this video. I'd LOVE 2 let him have supervised out of the cage time. We'd ONLY supervise because while he thinks the cat should KISS HIS TOES the cat thinks he MIGHT b good for a snack. Can't get mad at the cat for being a cat. They are who & what they are & they DO live peacefully together. Thanks for a great video & for encouraging us not to give up with our flock. Such sweet souls! I love my budgie so much & am SO GLAD to get to know that amazing little bird!

[@lukehenderson5097]

I've had a 4 month old GCC for a little over a week, and we're working on getting them comfortable on a branch in holding and being close to my hands or face. They're aviary bred, so they're extremely comfortable flying away when it gets too much for them.

[@vanessa4truth297]

I recently started watching your channel cuz I’m going through the process of rescuing/adopting a birby n want to learn everything I can n prepare for this amazing new journey of being a Parront. I lived with a temperamental Conure a few years ago for 7 months (my ex’s bird) so I have a tiny knowledge of what it’s like to live with one(noise mostly cuz as I’ve learned now my ex wasn’t a good parront sadly. Bear spent most of his life in his cage with no toys n very minimal attention 😥 had I known birds require SO MUCH MORE I would’ve done so much for him). I know it’s a gigantic responsibility, lifelong undertaking n not something you do on just a whim so I’m volunteering at the rescue for at least a month n taking time to fully prepare myself n my home for my birby. Thank you so much for making your videos n sharing all your knowledge n experience with the world. I will definitely comment when I get my new birby n let you know how it goes.

[@jeremycalahan9469]

My boy Chester a 25 year old Quaker I took in I only had 3 months before he passed. He was very depressed in a small cage. When I went to pick him up I was able to pick him up with no issues and really caught his eye. He was so sweet and adorable.

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Whistles! Birds love whistles! Cheap, Dollar Tree whistles in the party favor & toy department. I grabbed a bunch & he loves to play & engage with me with the whistles.

[@pegbrown5533]

Hello my dear, I don't have any birds, I would give anything to have a or some, but my hubby works for Tyson foods and we cant even have chickens! but I live vicariously thru you,Ha! and I watched the whole video, you are amazing, your whole surroundings are amazing, FAMILY!!! love to you and yours from Ky

[@noewil8392]

Jersey is looking so fluffy! Happy girl.

[@kibeast]

Yes yes yes don't give up! I found that alone time after several days of working with my budgie was when he would practice talking and cool fying techniques, it was such a good feeling when he finally feels confident enough to do something new in front of me or for me! Also papa is way more fun and doesn't mind getting chewed on a bit and wrestling so maybe lighten up and not treat your bird like a breakable porcelain doll, that's what I learned to do and our bond is so amazing it's been 2 and a half years 😍

[@avie_v]

Leo is so cute. I love the build-bear-bird in the background 😂😘

[@rightwhereyouleftme]

I saw a green cheek conure at Petsmart and I looked at her through the glass and she came to the glass and tried to rub her head against me and then I put my finger out and she put her foot up. This was all through glass! I think it's love.

[@mariemcgrath7619]

Good video. I've had birds for years, time & Patience is, as you say, continually growing. We moved house recently, horror !! However, 6 mths later all is good, everyone Us & birds settled & Happy.

[@NOoneWILLhear]

This video actually made me tear up. Seeing how loved you are by your birds and how strong your love is for them is, its just so touching. Hearing you being so genuinely happy about every small change in your birds just really inspiring and I wish that there were more people like you out there. In a couple of years when I have finished university I really hope that I will be able to get my own rescue birdie and be as good with them as you are Marlene ❤️

[@xavierclark8806]

I absolutely love this video. You are seriously an angel🥹 you worded all of this perfect!

[@lindakandrews5280]

Marlene, no matter what video I watch i enjoy and learn something new each time,and I thankyou for your time and info. Hope things are getting better with the Covid19 over there, love you,Gorge,Jenna and darling birds too .

[@jebbymomma4256]

I feel like the goal is to have a relationship with your birds where you are at least really good friends and they see you as their good buddy that takes care of them or if your are lucky they see you as Mama or Papa and have a strong love for you .. either way the birds take work yes but are pure joy when you get there

[@Mia-cp8nv]

This is great! You think of some really great videos! Good job, enjoying it!

[@societyfinch7873]

I watched the full video, thank you so much for the information!!

[@trishadelancey7600]

I love this!!! 2 months ago I brought home a 3yr old Pionus from a neglectful pet store situation. Before him, I had only ever had baby birds. I knew to expect slow progress, but I can't lie and say it isn't disappointing sometimes when he is just too afraid to interact. But I remind myself of the progress he has made in 2 months. He will now willingly step up from the cage to my hand. He only stays on my hand for a 1-2 minutes before he wants to go back, but that's a HUGE development. The store told he doesnt like to leave the cage. In fact, when I asked to hold him they APOLOGIZED to the bird that I wanted to take him out of the cage. They said he hated coming out. So little baby steps, but progress counts!!

[@aussiegoat268]

Update???

[@leedleleedlelee0531]

Thank you so much for this video. I was starting to give up on my bird, but now I feel better and I’m going to keep trying to bond with him.

[@outoftime7740]

Thank you Marlene for this great video. I enjoyed it. It was very informing and nice to hear. The only bird you didnt talk about was little Brando. But we all have been there to see your journey with cute Brando.

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Just fantastic valuable info Marlene. I think not long ago I mentioned not everyone bonds with their birds, but mostly it takes time, and not often in few weeks but sometimes years depending on where you got your bird especially if a rescue. Monty is so cute, but I'm sorry I still have that soft spot for Jersey Girl, that little Miss Diva just sitting to be near you. I dont know about others but after years of watching you I can pick up those silent conversations your having with each bird. As I watch Monty " hope I'm getting the name right lol " and you there were several times I think anyways that you picked up on his actions meaning he wanted something. In my opinion people should NEVER BUY A BIRD with the idea they are going to teach it tricks, and they will fly to you OR TALK, and cuddle etc. You first must learn as much as you can on birds, but particularly the species your getting " even certain species dont always act the same " so dont just expect they love you dance etc. Know the proper diets and learn about Reward systems like Target training so you can at least get them onto your finger and off using you as the human that gets them to where they want to be. Anyways I just watched a vidio which was a few years ago and at this moment cant remember his name, but he used to live in Toronto Canada and moved to his home somewhere in the Philippines I think. I was drawn into his personality and his life with his birds and other pets. Long story short he me a wounderful reply to my post which apparently he doesn't bother with that end of making vidios, anyways he said you both collaborated on a few things, but could not find it. He is kinda the male version of YOU. PS: I'm feeling alit better and I want to thank you so much for your kindness towards my situation. Much 🤩👍👏👏👏❤.

[@irenejerzygirl27v18]

It was so cute that Jersey was sitting behind you chewing on a hair tie. I’m glad that you speak of the hard things about being a bird owner. The mess, noise and a lot of hard work. I love your channel and all your birds but people only see the fun times on your channel. They don’t understand the years and years that it takes to get to that point. That is why it’s taking me so long to get a bird. It’s a lifetime commitment. P.S I am looking a Conures or a mustache parakeet as my first bird one day.

[@lenzielenski3276]

Well said. It does occasionally happen that a bird will pick you, and that's magical, but most often its like developing a friendship. First you meet and interact, usually at work. Then you stretch it to meals and drinks, and finally you're routinely visiting each other's home. It can take along time to reach the really comfortable part. I handfed my YNA and a few months after weaning he started biting me every time I picked him up. This went on for over a YEAR. I got a bite, usually bleeding, every day. I said OK, we'll do it your way, and left him in his cage for a month. Next time he came out he was a changed bird to the extent that the store where we bought him wanted to buy him back by giving us cash AND their store bird mascot! And he picked us. He was one of 4 or 5 and he would consistently run to us when we were visiting. My B&G, Vinnie, was given to me. I visited to meet him as I occasionally found homes for birds. He was OK with his owner, but even the other bird people with me couldn't handle him. I picked him up, he bit me, I hid the bite so the owner wouldn't feel bad. She begged me to take the bird as no outsider had ever been able to handle it. He's been here since. I can literally do ANYTHING with her. No one else can. I've probably owned between 60 and 70 (former breeder) and each and every one was different. They all had their own stories.

[@brigitteavsharian4982]

Your Videos are so nice and You and Live Laugh Birds are my favorite youtubers!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍 This is going to help me bond with my Sun Conure

[@yaelgochin1356]

i totally agree with you marlene about birds

[@fruitloop9581]

Having a parrot is amazing and so fun.😊 I have two parakeets/budgies. It took me a whole year to completely bond with Perry. Now, he gives me kisses, he dances with me to music, he flies to me, and more!😆 I love him so much, he's my little baby.🥰 My other budgie, Chirpy, is almost completely bonded with me, but we still have a little bit to work on. (Although she does give me kisses)😄 Her personality is definitely on the grumpier side, but that's why I love her, and think she's so silly!😂 Anyway, thank you for the video.❤ I love your birds, they all have different and fun personalities, I love it!!😍😂

[@suesmith992]

Jersey and Leo are so cute this video was so helpful thanks Marlene love you Marlene 😍

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Glad you enjoyed this much of it

[@abeerSmr]

I got my baby lovebird yesterday and he’s a scared bird. But we are making progress. Never give up. Thank you! These videos really help!

[@anjugupta4108]

Thanks for a very helpful and amazing video...!!!!

[@gerwinthetiel8878]

this is so true when I got my tiel she could step up and get head scratches she was tamed very fast (her wings were clipped) but just recently she started flying very far to get to me (she could fly a tiny bit) but now she can fly so far she also screams and flaps around the room it's so cute she looks so happy who would ever want to clip there bird if they saw her flying like that it took nearly 2 years to get her to this point tho (p.s I stayed to the end)

[@Sylvelourie]

My Bourkes were clipped when I got them. I knew immediately that I was letting their flight feathers grow out as soon as possible. Now they do what you describe... flying around the room, not screaming thankfully... but it's so beautiful. They do circles in the air and flap all around, happy as can be. Every time I see it, I immediately think "this is why birds need to fly." And it's so true! I recently also had a breakthrough with my male Bourke flying to me. Sometimes he just flies to me, unprovoked, and it's amazing when it happens. I've tried to encourage him to fly to me, but it never seems to work. He just comes when he wants to (and usually lands on my head, lol)! It's beautiful when a bird trusts and loves you.

[@lindakandrews5280]

Marlene,I found your video interesting because years ago I had a budgie and used to take Pete,out of his cage and he played on the floor with me and never bit me he was so good,.i haven't had one since.but thinking of getting one after researching and sorting things out at home.

[@audreylane4302]

This is the video I've been needing! I just got a cockatiel recently and have been struggling with finding videos on this

[@HairyPoppins0]

I got mine yesterday and even all the research I am still kind of anxious... How are you with your cockatiel now?

[@audreylane4302]

@@HairyPoppins0 I actually had to rehome him bc I was struggling with depression and felt I couldn’t give him the best home I wanted to. But I had a lot of trouble training him he was very scared of everything

[@HairyPoppins0]

@@audreylane4302 I am sorry about that I hope you are better now! 💗

[@ahmadshreen4388]

Birds emotions and love keep u going on with ur life my molly aka my silly tamed macaw makes me do stuff like chores that my mom told me if I give up she would pinch my arm lol and ye she is a beautiful bird to play and love. Birds can make ur life better if u make their life brighter.

[@honeymellon11]

I got so extremely lucky with my budgies and it took them a week. I blame that on quarentine and always having them engaged with me and my roommates in the living room. Now they love flying from shoulder to shoulder and singing along with my roommates guitar. Little zia started mimicking laughter and it's so cute when we all laugh at a joke and she joins in. My roommates were hesitant with me getting them and the idea of them at first and now they're bird hogs and are obsessed

[@olderpennsylvanian-op2368]

Thank you so much for this video because for me it is especially timely. Three weeks ago one of my 2 White Fronted Amazons, Poppy unexpectedly passed. PepperAnnie and she were hatched 3 days apart from the same clutch of eggs and I have had them since they were 6 months old. Poppy was the one who would fly to me if she was out of the cage and something startled her. PepperAnnie has always been more independent, but they were of course primarily bonded to each other. I am using your "Time for" technique to basically start over with Pepper. She doesn't like to step onto my hand unless she is on the floor, but readily steps onto a perch, and flies around the house looking for me when I leave the room, and then circles back to the cage top or play stand. Currently Pepper doesn't want to sleep in the big cage (I think she feels insecure at night without Poppy) so I let her go into her travel cage to sleep, and I told her she can go there any time she wants. My dog liked it much better when the birds were in their own "bird room" but now the living room is the main spot for all of us. I appreciate all the work you have done and continue to do to help us all be better parronts.

[@aussiegoat268]

Update???

[@JessieeA]

This was such a well thought out video. It meant a lot to me because I adopted a bird about a year ago and it’s slow progress but really meaningful process. She has come a long way within just one year.

[@Adri_inga]

I'm so happy to see Leo in videos again. :)) He is the sweetest bird! :)))

[@ShaniceAaronPianist]

The best video ever-So educating were in the process of this with our Galah Thank you so much-Coming from LA !

[@anastasiaang2339]

thanks mrs. Marlene, I learn a lot from you

[@emilyb4525]

My girl bonded with me right away luckily! Definitely makes a difference when they’re a baby! Can’t imagine bringing home a rescue/rehomed adult 😩

[@sophiethehuman4469]

I've had my lovebird Nicky for over a year and a half and he's ana amazing bird. He was in the pet store for a long time and was going to be put down so I had to take him. He was terrified of hands and wouldn't come near me. Now he will fly to me, step up and knows a bunch of tricks but is still nervous around hands. He won't let me give him cuddles or really touch him with my hands (except for step up) but I still love him. We've got a little way to go still but he's going to get there. I'm never gonna give up on him. He's my angel ♥️♥️♥️

[@dumply3069]

I’ve had my PeachFace Lovebird, Sammie for three months and I’ve have just recently in the last week been able to give him head scratches. Patience is key to being a bird owner, they’re are just like us it takes time to build trust and maintain trust it’s just like any relationship humans have.

[@Plectrudefy]

This is such a great video about an important topic. How many times have people told me that taming a bird was easy and they did it in one week or whatever. Meanwhile, my tiels don't let me scritch them even after two years. I've been doubting yself so much, but now I'm confident. They have a good life, they make tons of progress all the time, and as long as they learn and are happy, I am satisfied.

[@Shazza75]

Wonderful video & great information. 🙂👍🕊💜🇦🇺

[@budgiemama7698]

@MARLENEMCCOHEN I finally got Lily's toys today, and I'm super excited to give them to her tomorrow! Fish pond was the one I loved first, and I'm like, I need it! The water drop one is sooo pretty too! The popsicle stick one is actually her favorite. She's had these before and they're destroyed in about a week or 2. I love the personal message on the Jersey 🍩 card, super cute! I'll try to get pictures at some point to show you! Thanks so much for the beautiful toys!

[@maggieo7493]

Leo is so cute!🦜 Also love your videos!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thanks for the ADVICE BBFLS I definitely will keep this in mind when I do get a bird xoxo 😘 love you 😍 BBFLS

[@bubblesyoullneverwalkalone173]

Only a few days ago I got 2 Indian ringnecks and I know its gonna take time to tame them but thank god their young and their use to ppl but it's gonna be soo worth it in the end.

[@bonniearandjelovic7887]

I have 2 rescue cockatiels. One I bonded with immediately over a slice of matzo. We shared it and we have been friends for the last 19 years. My second cockatiel didn't want to come out of the cage for at least 2 years. Now we are friends but he won't let me pick him up. He favors my husband over me. You need a lot of patience. I love both of them.

[@AyushiSingh135]

For the first time ever, my bird ate from my hand!!!! This is such a big thing for me! Earlier he used to bite me when I tried going near him, but after 20 days he finally ate from my hand! he isn't yet ready to come out or sit on my finger but he can do anything for FOOD. Lol.

[@kayleesimmons5466]

I have a budgie Monte, I've had him 5 1/2 months, he's very good, he trusts us and let's us pick him up, but he is not bonded. I really appreciated our making this video because this message needs to get out

[@alexiahenriquez3370]

Yesterday I went to get a cockatiel and a green cheek conure but I came home with just a parakeet. He flew onto my shoulder and he just- seemed special. So I took him home 😊. His name is Lucifer and he's about 3-5 months old Update: I got him a friend but she was sold too early so she isnt fully weaned yet (I did not notice this until I got home). But it seems like Luci is feeding her alongside her beginning to eat chop and a seed and pellet diet. Her name is Chloe. She also does not have all her feathers grown in, I can tell she's missing a few and instead there are pin feathers.

[@BarbaraDelGiudice]

Hi, Marlene! Thank you so much for your video today about "How long does it take to bond with your new parrot?" I shared your video! It's so important to know how to bond with an intelligent creature such as the parrot!! There thinking is complex because of their many emotions. A parrot may react to a situation from the way his life was before a person took him in. Because parrots have such complex emotions, how they react to a new environment can have a great deal to do with the way the bird was treated in the past. Each parrot is different with his or her own unique personality. Jersey is so funny playing with the cloth rubber band and Leo is adorable too! Thank you for all you do for parrots!!! Love, big hugs, birdie kisses. Barb, Beenie, Baby spirit :)))

[@Avocetexotics]

Hey Merlene! I hope your day is going well! I was wondering if you knew of any parrot rescues in Louisiana? I have googled it and asked another youtuber but no one knew. I know of one bird store and one breeder in my area but other than that I can't find any rescues.

[@alienareaftytwo3278]

I got my ringneck as a baby and it still took me almost a month to gain its trust

[@storychan3147]

Love your videos!

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Thank you!!

[@a1eezaaa]

Hi Marlene I love your videos

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Hello there

[@jennyconfer2483]

My parrot zeke he is a Senegal and I received him from my daughters boyfriend who after 12 years didn’t have time for him anymore and I’ve had him now about 4 months and at first he was very aggressive and in that lil bit of time I made a very moody loud bird become comfortable with me I get kisses he calls me Grammie and just is an amazing process and very time consuming but well worth every second I put into my sweetheart, and I know in due time we will have more of a connection then ever imagined by my daughter and son in law he isn’t screaming all the time anymore and he learned that his toys aren’t scary and he is so so different, patience and work make an awesome reward please believe not to give up it’s the greatest feeling when ur bird gets comfortable enough to love you the way zeke loves me❤️❤️❤️

[@lauriewatson416]

I had an instant connection with my GCC that she flew to me when I went to pick out a bird from the breeder. Now my Senegal he’s been a process lol It’s been over a year and he still won’t come out of the cage on my hand! I have to use a perch or just leave the door open and let him come out. But he has no problem coming out for dad lmao I can’t have them out 24/7 cus my one dog thinks they are her food. So I don’t trust her enough around them when they are out. She a big dog. Lol Great video and lots of informative knowledge! Jersey is adorable in the back ground hahah!

[@srrfounder1]

Your nails are on point, Marlene! 💅✌️💚

[@obligatorywhiteboardcat]

For my gerbil Eagle it took me 2 years for him to like me, and it was worth it! He is now my shoulder buddy!

[@galdaboston8740]

My blue head parrot come home first dat not making any sound but he allow me to scratch his head and tuch him?but not making sounds why help?

[@philmein121]

Great truthful video !! It takes time X

[@jessicapower1353]

I have a pair of Zebra Finches (Luna and Kyoshi❤) I got them a few days ago, and they ate a treat from my hand this morning. I cried. They were very scared of me at the start, but slow and steady and tasty treats tend to do the trick eventually😊

[@dontaskwhy4732]

I gave up on taming about a year ago and started again 2 weeks ago. I have made really good progress. My budgie went from freaking out when I put my hand in the cage to really chill. My other budgie has been really chill since I got her but was still skittish of my hand. Now, she is fine eating from my hand. They're still not completely tame but it's going well! They are in the same cage and are adults so I know it's going to take a while.

[@PartysHere]

Great information ❤️ I'm currently working with a cockatiel that's pretty mean but she's doing so much better every day. I LOVE Leo lol. He is just the cutest! He's so fluffy!!! I just wanna squeeze that cute little face hehe!!

[@MudPuddIeOinks]

This is such a helpful video. I am getting my conure in the next month or two and I've been really anxious about the bonding process. All this info was so helpful.

[@mixsetup]

Been watching a lot of your videos. I was going to get a parrot but I live in the tropics here in Aus so I have lots of ceiling fans on all the time. Having second thoughts now.

[@xxda_bossxx1015]

Marlene I really appreciate the time and effort you put in on your fans and birds you are my idol thank you so so so much!❤️

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Thank you so so much

[@witherpawaj9597]

i have been preparing to get my first bird for a while just making sure that i have everything that it will need. planning to get a cockatiel and although i would love to have it super tame straight away i realise that this may not be possible so im willing to spend time taming one if need be. wont be long now till i can get one, im so excited!!