How to Tame Birds When There Are Multiple Birds in the Cage or Home

Taming a bird takes time and patience. When it comes to taming more than one in the home, it can be a little challenging. What to do when your bird is too busy with its other bird buddies to pay any attention to you? Are your birds afraid of your hand? How can you make them trust you? This video may help you literally divide and conquer!

[@tiffanynguyen615]

This helped me a lot! Tweeter and Flutter always distract each other, but i used your tip(s) and it worked! My birds are getting better each day, but with equal care and bond. It has been hard taming and training my birds because they distract each other, but especially Tweeter, who moves a lot. but same with Flutter, but Flutter jumps and climbs a lot!

[@teardropface]

Hi, it's been awhile since I have heard from you. So happy to hear Tweeter & Flutter are listening to you and getting along better. Taming is hard work but your dedication is paying off . The process of taming and the experience is something very rewarding that you did it yourself! Pat yourself on the back for a great job and keep at it! Mango & Blueberry send kisses to Tweeter & Flutter! Please share my channel with your friends, family, bird owners and bird lovers because I am not on any other social media.

[@tiffanynguyen615]

I have already shared to my friends & family. But, I'm sure that will lead to them sharing this to their other friends and family. Your videos not only show helpful things, but you put lots of effort to make them! I hope you make more videos about the care of 2 birds. I hope Mango & Blueberry are doing fine!

[@teardropface]

Thank you for doing so. I will continue to make more videos of how to care for budgies. Thy are doing fine thank you!

[@teardropface]

Hi Tiffany Nguyen, hope things are well with Tweeter & Flutter. I have another budgie now named Rainbow. He still a baby and is learning very fast.

[@theonewithallthepets8503]

Same... well I have more than 4 but this worked

[@elizabethw.4553]

"Food brings everyone together. Even humans." I love that! It's true though.

[@teardropface]

Thanks. Have you seen our latest videos of our new baby budgie named Rainbow? Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly uploads.

[@delilahandrearojasaguilar2573]

"food brings everyone together... even humans" 😂

[@teardropface]

Yep, that's what's I always say too!

[@belle369]

I was actually successfully able to tame all 4 of my budgies in the same cage, at the same time. I was shocked, but they love me!

[@teardropface]

That’s great! Were they very young? How old when you tamed them? It makes a big difference if the birds were hand raised from a breeder versus a bird that was brought from a local petchain like Petco or Petsmart. Handraised and handfed budgies are practically tamed and very socialized.

[@belle369]

teardropface I actually hit mine from a mom and pop pet store. I don’t believe they were hand raised, but they were definitely used to people, because they warmed up to me pretty fast. I’m not exactly sure of their ages, but I’m guessing they’re pretty young. The only one who I’m still working with a bit is an older girl.

[@teardropface]

Keep up the great work!

[@belle369]

teardropface Thank you! I will.

[@danaanders9812]

I have 4 birds too! Only one fella (male) is smart he actually goes into the cage when prompted when its time to go to sleep the other 3 a re not so smart, I usually have to chase them to get them inside the cage, they are 2 girls and another boy Should I try to hand tame the smart one first and maybe the other 3 will follow? Any ideas? thx!

[@lulstunnat7633]

"Food brings everyone together"😂😂😂 Righttttt

[@teardropface]

Isn't that the truth! LOL

[@teardropface]

I have “how to” videos in my playlist that you may have interests in.

[@Ansonidak]

I've had a bonded pair in a cage together about 3 months now. Although i haven't tried to separate them for training, both will now fly to my hand for treats although the female is much more outgoing and fearless of me. Brienne is like Mango; she loves to play and tear stuff up and is eager to fly to me for treats, while Tormund is mostly just interested in Brienne

[@teardropface]

How sweet! You did a great job on them! Your male is a "typical male", only invested in the female! LOL

[@CVersailles]

At the beginning, I believe they definitely need to be tamed/trained separately! But after a while, mine were quite disciplined at training together. I have also used the following method successfully in many cases (by now, I've had a few birds passing through our "transit home", LOL!): birds in cages are actually "trapped" in there and cannot get away when a human hand invades the premises; they usually don't react positively...; so I use a safe room, I attach a plastic perch to the outside of the bars very near the door and I place the least frightening playperch I have near the cage; I attach spray millet to the plastic perch and the playperch; I open the cage door, I sit nearby but not too close, I play solitaire while talking to the bird but otherwise pretending to ignore him; then I just let him do what he wants, stay in or come out; after the bird is used to coming out for the millet and being on the perches, it is easy to begin step up outside the cage with the millet. The birds are more responsive because they can get away. It is best to exclude the "treat" completely from the bird's usual diet to motivate him to overcome his fear.

[@teardropface]

You are absolutely right about being trapped in the cage. Looking back, all mine came outside their cages right after they got home. As a matter of fact, we weren't even expecting to buy a bird and had to stop by Petco to get a cage while Blueberry was in the car with a family member. Coming home we assembled his cage as fast we can and Blueberry was switching from perching on my finger to shoulders already watching us assemble his cage. Since I bought mine 20 months apart, I also didn't have to go to a separate room because Mango would not interfere with the training with Blueberry but turned out to be my assistant and Blueberry's mentor instead! Thanks for sharing. That is a great method!

[@solitary.witch0077]

@@teardropface hmm...the clerks told me I had to buy a cage first...

[@teardropface]

solitary.witch 007 - You don’t need to buy anything from the store unless you have a need for good condition cage for your bird. Of course the clerks will try to sell you stuff.

[@solitary.witch0077]

@@teardropface *sigh...if only I knew about this vid earlier...

[@teardropface]

@@solitary.witch0077 welcome to my channel. I have made numerous videos and the “how to” videos are in my playlist that you might find interesting. . Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos. Thanks for watching!

[@ashleynicolebaxter284]

Thank you for this video. You have some of the best advice on KZbin for budgies/parakeets!! Thank you for educating everyone.

[@teardropface]

Thank you for kind words. It made my day. I am not on any other social media by choice but if you are, please feel free to share my videos with all your friends, family, bird lovers and bird owners. I have "how to" videos on my playlist that might be of interest to you. Subscribers get first notification of my weekly videos. Thanks for watching!

[@ashleynicolebaxter284]

teardropface You’re welcome 🤗✨ Will definitely subscribe 🕊 👍 💖

[@teardropface]

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[@sauceakure]

i love you, im actually really grateful you made this video, i have two budgies who are untamed and a bit scared of me, ill try to use this method. Thank you a lot!

[@teardropface]

You’re welcome. Love to know about your progress.

[@arianaa.3448]

How did it go?

[@MariaPerez-yn5ps]

Thank you for making this video. I'm having trouble hand training my birds and I've had them for a year. Two of them were starting to somewhat get used to me but my toddler scared them and won't approach me as much. So I'm going to use your method and see of it's successful.

[@teardropface]

With patience and keeping the same daily routine, your training should be successful. Please update me and have fun with your birds.

[@coool73]

Hey! Thanks so much for this video, I’ve watched countless others which have only slightly helped me, and now I realise the problem is that having two birds means they can distract each other. I recently got two lovebirds which hadn’t been handled in a long time, and I let them both out the cage and wait for them to fly back for food on their own. But, its a pain not being able to put them away myself so I’m going to try this method of separating them for training, and I’ll let you know how it goes! Thanks so much again😊😊

[@teardropface]

Sounds like a great plan! Let me know about your love birds’ progress! Please share my videos with others so they can also benefit. It’s a great feeling that my videos are able to help other bird owners!

[@coool73]

@@teardropface thanks so much for the reply!! And I bet it is a great feeling, knowing that you have been such an influence on so many bird owners and their birds’ lives!! I’ll update you on my progress ☺️☺️ and I’ll be sure to recommend you to anyone I know if they get birds 🥰

[@qveercurls]

this is helping me a lot as i've had to separate my male budgie from my two girls (the two are inseparable) because he would always attack one of the girls. I've also got a new male budgie (he's pretty tame already) and i have to tame snow(my old male aswell)

[@teardropface]

Great job there! I have “how to “ videos” in my playlist and also upload weekly. Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos. Thanks for watching!

[@skylarkohai]

What about I don't have enough money to buy a second cage? Is it still possible to tame two birds in the same cage?

[@teardropface]

You can have multiple birds in a cage but training sessions should be done one on one in another room so one bird doesn't distract the other.

[@skylarkohai]

okay, thank you :)

[@teardropface]

You're welcomed.

[@skylarkohai]

oh, I have another question! If I want to do a one on one session how do I take out the other bird?

[@teardropface]

In the beginning, you can have the other bird in the cage for step up. Take turns doing it. If you see one bird stepping up and responses to you, work with that bird first. This way the other bird also leans by watching. If this both of them are all afraid of you. Start from the beginning by just being near their cage and talking. Then when they are comfortable with you go the next step- open the door and leave your hand at the door for a few minutes or until they aren't afraid of your hand. Proceed with each step when they are comfortable with your hand. It can take a few minutes, a day or a week. Every bird's comfortable level with humans is different. Once you got both bird to Perch on your finger, then take the one out of the cage to another bird safe room for more lessons. Keep lessons short 3 minutes and increase if you see your bird's attention is there. Decrease if you see the bird is just not listening. Hope this helps,

[@mianguyen9747]

Did anyone else have a bird when you took them home and played with them a bit all of a sudden LOVE you? I had a bird like that. When he wasn’t in his cage, he would follow me around and play on a scooter meant for dolls. He was so loyal one time (i was young, around 7-8) i stupidly took him to Starbucks, on my shoulder. OUTSIDE. he didn’t fly away though. But later, his cage was outside in our screen house in my backyard. Apparently the door opened and he flew away. I️ miss you buddy.

[@teardropface]

Oh, that is heart breaking. Did you ever get another budgie? I know they all have different personalities but hopefully you can find one that is as loyal and loving as Buddy was.

[@pukeandroll]

I have four budgies in a cage, I can separate them yes, but I'll have to grab them since their still untamed, but I don't really want to scare them... Or lose their trust... What should be done?

[@teardropface]

Put the two cages door to door facing each and have their favorite toy or food they like in the new cage to lure the bird in. This works if they are hungry. Let me know if it works.

[@pukeandroll]

@@teardropface mission budgie transfer is ago, I surely will let you know if it works

[@cookiekiwik8781]

My bird keeps biting me what should i do

[@teardropface]

Sorry for the late response. I just saw your question. BItting is tricky. Is your bird a female? Females get very hormonal and likes to chew and bite avlot. Do you have a cuttle bone and chewing toys? If your bird is male and is aggressive, try to see what triggered it. If the bird was not bitting before and all of a sudden he starts bitting, it must be something that happen causing this behavior.

[@cookiekiwik8781]

teardropface my budgie is a boy

[@teardropface]

Try to think back what happened just before this behavior started. How long ago did this start? Believe it or not, I had a viewer who had a very tamed and friendly budgie too. Then one day the bird started to scream a lot and became aggressive. I started to question her what changed and it looked like a new throw/blanket was added to the room. It was that new item the bird didn't like that changed his behavior. As strange and minor as it sounds, anything new in the environment can trigger aggressiveness in a bird. Any new objects? New visitors? New cage position or new anything?

[@yaranolan374]

I'm late but the way I made my birds stop is to just put your finger infront of them and let them tire themselves out, it hurts a little but it worked for me.

[@qualitydankmemes4533]

Kill it jkjkjkj don’t that is just rude and menau

[@rebeccacain7813]

I only need to tame one bird. But he's in a big cage with my other bird. If they are separated, then they both freak out and scream until they are both in the cage.

[@teardropface]

Thats difficult. Have you tried taming in the same cage? Will the bird give you its undivided attention? If so, then tame while both are in the same cage.

[@rebeccacain7813]

@@teardropface he will let me hold him, so long as his buddy is with him. So that will probably work.

[@Lilypadsthoughts]

This was very helpful, im gonna try it, one of my parakeets seems to be a bit more trusting so i try and tame that one first, but i dont have a separate cage to put him in.

[@Lilypadsthoughts]

Also if i hold my hand in the cage with food they like, will that help them get used to me?

[@teardropface]

@@Lilypadsthoughts Yes, hand feeding them can gain their trust. Let me know how ot goes. Glad this video is helpful.

[@zehrakhan6611]

@@Lilypadsthoughtshey so how did it work out ? Since you also don’t have a separate cage like me ?

[@j1murns]

I've had my birds for 6 months and they step up sometimes other times they just fly away. They have 2 play areas and they both have food by them but they only go to one of the play areas because the second one is newer. They're both boys but fight and peck at each other but in the end they still give each other a kiss❤️🐥🐥( my birds are named nugget and banana )

[@teardropface]

Give them time to get used to the new play area. I find that if I put a familiar toy or item in the new area, it will speed up the process of them trying a new place. Kisses from Mango & Blueberry!

[@j1murns]

hank you so much this actually did help alot!!! kisses from Banana and Nugget

[@makenzieperry1490]

Maybe you can help me out here. I rescued my Aditi 5 months ago. She’s terrified of literally everything, she was in an abusive home before she was released. (I think she was out for a while, ate for an hour straight when she was found. Looked for owners for 5 weeks no one claimed or was even looking for her.) I think she’s 3 or older. It’s taken 5 months for her to be okay with my presence and has calmed down significantly with my hands but is still terrified of them, doesn’t freak out and fly all over the place like she used to, she’s now just running around and climbing cage bars. We were getting to the point where she would come and hang out with me and come and sit on me. Then she injured herself quite badly forcing me to clip her wings and it completely destroyed our relationship. I’m wanting to tame her or at least get her not so terrified and to the point of at least stepping up (for her safety) by the time her wings are grown back so I’ll never have to do it again. What can I do?

[@teardropface]

This lucky budgie is one of a few that got a second chance in life. Unless you got this budgie directly from her first owner, her past is unclear and how she got out ( released on purpose or escaped accidentally) will never be known. Same with whether the bird was abused or not. One can’t tell just based on it being scared. Being tamed or not is separate from whether it was abused or not. Pre-owned and older birds are much harder to tame even for professional bird handlers. It seems like you were making some progress until the bird was injured and her wings were clipped. If the cause of injury was due to the bird not being a good flyer, then clipping the wings was absolutely a correct decision. However, if the bird was injured because the environment is not bird safe, then the correction should be changing your home. Stepping up is very basic and I strongly advise teaching your bird to do so before letting the bird out of its cage. If your bird have a favorite toy, use it as a security blanket while doing step up. If there’s no favorite toy, time the taming lessons after a few hours of her meal and use food as a lure. Food brings everybody together. If the bird isn’t full, the food will be appealing. Use this time wisely as this is the opportunity to tame your bird while it’s recovering from her injuries and before those flight feathers grow back. Hope this helps.

[@makenzieperry1490]

teardropface She shows of signs of an abused bird that’s why I’m saying it. I’m not assuming nor basing it on her being scared.

[@teardropface]

She is indeed lucky to have found a home and owner who is caring for her.

[@tylerhernandez8918]

Hello! I just recently been watching your videos and admire how gentle you are with your birds! I recently have acquired four birds of my own, all budgies who may be over a year old, who’ve come from an abusive household. This makes it that much harder to attempt to tame, because every time i put my hand in their cage they get all quiet, huddle together and panic... It’s day three and Im beginning to see one of the boys has become more comfortable with me, but I’d love tips on how to go forward with taming. Ultimately i want them to be able to feel at home in my home! Any tips?

[@teardropface]

Bless you for taking these birds in and giving them the care and love that they so deserve. Keep on doing what you are doing and if you can get one bird tamed, the others may follow. Remember, they are all constantly watching and they do everything as a flock. If one panics, the rest follows even if they didn’t see what caused it.

[@cassidygermani997]

I have a blue Budgie named Blueberry too! I have 3 budgies that I got for my birthday.

[@teardropface]

Happy birthday and what great presents!

[@HeatherGrahamcaligurl]

Where do you get your bird toys? I know, from other vids, that some are not actual bird toys. but what store or site do you use for their actual bird toys?

[@teardropface]

I shop at various local brick and mortar stores and online. There are really no specific store that I am loyal to. LOL. I did shop on Amazon, dr foster, bird safe or safe bird a few times. If you can find a bird show or bird expo around you, after paying the admission fee, the supplies there are a great bargain.

[@HeatherGrahamcaligurl]

ok, thank you so much! That helps a lot.

[@hypnosismicvines8072]

aww thank you little birdies

[@charlonecruz4376]

Best video yet, the answer I've been waiting for.

[@teardropface]

Thanks! Happy New Year and please update me on the progress!

[@sistersister9333]

I have four budgies I got about two months ago. They are almost have a year old but not tamed yet. I bought a new cage to begin taming them but I don’t want to separate them without knowing how to properly do it. Should I put two in the new cage and tame them together so they are at least not lonely? Or should I tame one at once? Please help as I am devoted to give my budgies a good life. Thanks.

[@teardropface]

When I mentioned separating the bird for taming/training, it’s only for the duration of the lesson, just temporarily. Right after the lesson, you can put the bird back with it’s flock. I would start with the bird that responds to you the best. Once you get that bird to perch on your finger, you can move it out of the cage into the other cage and into another room so the bird and you have one to one time alone and not be distracted by the other birds. This first can be the one to demo how correct behavior should be. In other words, this first bird can lead and show the others what to do by example. You will find out immediately which bird pays attention to you and which are totally not interested. Patience is the key and keep at it daily. These birds benefit from a schedule and routine. Good luck and have fun with them!

[@sistersister9333]

Thank you so much!

[@tahiramehmooda1897]

Thank you 😊

[@teardropface]

You're welcome.

[@sayazeleznik9118]

my bird will step up if he is not within earshot of his friend, but as soon as i put him ontop of the other bird's cage, he runs away from my hand. is there any way to fix this?

[@teardropface]

Given the choice, birds always prefer their own kind over human companionship. What you can do is take your bird to a separate room daily and work one on one with play and bonding. However, since there is another bird or birds in your home, the bond will never be as close as if you only had one bird.

[@youssefyoussef8121]

I have two budgies and theyre ok with standing on my finger, i let them out for 3+ hours a day however most of the time they wouldnt like to stand on my finger and would sometimes fly away or walk away. I dont even know if theyre tame yet😂😂😂 any suggestions?

[@teardropface]

I define tamed birds as when you are in complete control. That includes the bird knowing how to perch on your finger and perching on command. In an emergency or whenever you need to place them back into the cage or wherever you need place your bird, there is complete control. Just like humans, children are behaved when they obey commands and know what to do or do what is appropriate behavior. Many bird owners jump the gun and are too anxious to let their birds out, then finding out immediately that they have the hardest time getting them back into their cages. That is because the birds aren't ready to be out yet. I would go back to basics and start all over again. This will take a lot more time because you need to undo what they learned on their own (freedom and not obeying). I would start with bonding with your birds and make them understand that your hand is friendly and trustworthy. Talking often and hand feeding is a start. Then finger taming to the point where they will perch on your finger on command. Only then try letting them out. I find that a playset outside their cage is a necessity. It’s a place for your birds to hang out. Otherwise they will be all over your furniture and unwanted places because they dont have a designated place to land on. Also make sure your home is bird proof. Many accidents can and will occur if proper procedures aren't followed. I have " how to " videos in my playlist that may be of interest to you. Hope this helps. Good luck and have fun with your two budgies. Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly uploads. Thanks for watching!

[@youssefyoussef8121]

@@teardropface im literally on cloud nine now that u replied. Altho it's hard and requires so much patience, i will start again with the basics. Thank you so much for replying u just earned a subscriber 😘😘

[@matthewluna1947]

When I buy another cage I will separate them

[@teardropface]

Ok

[@davecolvin5192]

I have 2 birds in one cage and have been using the food method with treats. I make a ticking sound and the male will come over and hop on my hand and eat. The female will see him eating and come over and eat out my hand from her perch. Lately she's been moving 1 foot down to my hand coming half way but not all the way yet. However the second I move my hand the both hop back to their perch. We have had them a little over a month now.

[@teardropface]

Slowly you are getting them to trust your hand. I like to talk to mine so they get used to my voice. Many use the food/treat method to break the ice. Some continue to use food as a form of reward for training. I prefer to use play as a bonding method instead of food but do hand feed mine every now and then. Keep up the good work!

[@davecolvin5192]

@@teardropface they won't let me near them without the food, however I do talk to them a lot. Im hoping to teach them to talk but getting them used to me first before all of that.

[@iwillhaveyourorder4193]

i have two birds, sunny and Skittles, i was able to tame sunny, but my mom grabbed him while he was sleeping because the air conditioning was broken, i was not around then. sunny never trusted anyone again. a month later we got skittkes to keep him company because i could no longer do that. sunny and Skittles get along well. it has been about 4 years since we got them, they are less scared of me but i cannot touch them yet. please help

[@teardropface]

Your problem is similar to “Lobamutra Arjunan”. If you copy and paste this name and search for the comments in this video, you can also do what I told her to do. I am currently working with her. She has had fast progress with her birds. You can to. No grabbing, no loud noises, move slowly around your birds and keep trying and be patient are the keys to training birds. Hope this helps.

[@lucas.vaaaldez881]

I swear to god thanks i have 5 budgies and they always get scared when i put my hand in

[@teardropface]

They don’t trust your hand yet.

[@lucas.vaaaldez881]

teardropface hello so ive been sitting next to their cage from a distance and theyve been acting normal around me cause before ive sat down next to then when i went next to their cage they flew everywhere now theyre calm around me but today i decided to sit like really close to their cage and this time they were somewhat scared and they didnt go to the bottom of the cage they stayed at the very top do you think its normal since this time im sitting very close to their cage or i just havent made any progress?

[@lucas.vaaaldez881]

Actually nevermind i know why they were scared cause i was giving them spinach and i put my hand in their cage thats why and also i told you how i sat really close to their cage so i did it again today and this time i put my hand on the cage and they werent scared so i am making progress!

[@teardropface]

Keep up the great job! So it works!

[@laurafarrah8725]

This has helped me a lot. Now I can start really training them I hope. I really need some help. I have six budgies, and five are together in a large cage and the other one "big daddy" is in another smaller cage in my room. I'm trying to get "big daddy" to step up onto my finger, but he can hear his friends chirping in the other room. Then he climbs his cage trying to get out and be with his friends. How am I going to get him trained? I live in a small apt and don't have a room far enough away that he won't hear his friends. What should I do?

[@teardropface]

Do you cover your birds at night to sleep? If so, have your other 5 birds in the big cage and covered each time your are training Big daddy. When birds are covered, they settle down and tend to be quiet. If you don’t cover your birds, then I suggest closing the blinds and lights to make the room dark to simulate bedtime to quiet the other 5 birds. Hope this helps and works.

[@Jeipillow]

mango.. brings me memories rip mango, but this video is really usefull for my two budgies

[@teardropface]

Thank you for remembering Mango. Glad this is a useful video for your two budgies. Please feel free to share this video with all your friends and bird owners you know. Have a great weekend!

[@Jeipillow]

@@teardropface yes thank i hope both of our mangoe's will be happier in the after life with other feathered friends

[@teardropface]

@@Jeipillow Oh, I didn't realize you named your bird Mango top. Sorry for your loss. Yes. May they both RIP and be with all the other birdies. Were you using another account because I don't recall seeing this account name before ?

[@brethart9214]

I know this video was 3 years ago but are your parrokeets still alive? Bluberry and Mango? And if so that's awesome and do u know what their average lifespan is?? Thank u

[@teardropface]

My budgies are well, happy and healthy. Blueberry is at least 8 Years old now and Mango will turn eight years old in 9 days. Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos. Have you seen our recent videos? We have a third budgie now to our flock name Rainbow.

[@poisonivy745]

How did you seperate them without scaring them? Neither of my 2 will go willingly go into another cage.

[@teardropface]

They each had their own cage from the beginning. Like you have your own bedroom separate from your siblings. In the daytime, they would go into each other cages to play.

[@Busin3ssFrog]

do you reckon me putting my hand in the cage palm side up with millet inside my palm would help me bond with my 4 birds which only one of them trusts me so much to perch on my finger

[@teardropface]

Go ahead and feed your budgies by hand. It doesn't matter how you want to present the food, in palm.or on between fingers if giving a sprig of millet. You can tell which bird trusts you by doing this amdvwork with that/those birds individually. Keep on hand feeding so the not -so- trusting ones can follow the ones that aren't shy and learn to trust your hand too. Keep up the good work!

[@gabrielacarranza9684]

well it is hard for me to tame three parakeets that are in a cage, Bluetail Bluey and Grey

[@sophdoze]

i agree

[@marimorales6678]

Thank you

[@pragativanka3086]

Hi I watched your video and I have two budgies they are both around 5 months old. One male and one female. I was reading through the comments and got most help from that but I have one question! During the one on one training session, what am I meant to do with the budgie? Because I have the budgie in the room but then it just flies away from me and I don’t know what to train them since I am a bit confused! Thanks for any help

[@teardropface]

Your one to one session is your lessons. What you want to teach your budgie to do. The most basic is to have them learn how to step up onto your finger BEFORE you let your bird out of the cage. Otherwise, you have absolutely no control over them. Then comes to getting the bird back to it’s cage. If it’s not finger tamed, then there is no way of getting the bird back into the cage except trying to grab it which destroys the trust between you and the bird.

[@pragativanka3086]

teardropface the female budgie is gladly stepping up on my finger only if there’s millet but the male was stepping up a lot a couple days ago but now he is really afraid of me. I think I might have scared him but I don’t know how. Is there any way I could gain his trust again?

[@teardropface]

@@pragativanka3086 Approach slowly and do it daily to gain his trust again.

[@pragativanka3086]

teardropface okay thank you for the advice!

[@pragativanka3086]

teardropface Sorry I have one last question, tomorrow I am going to do a deep clean of their cage and I have a another same sized cage for them but since they are not properly finger tamed or flying properly, I don’t know how to put them into the other cage without accidentally grabbing them and I don’t want to lose a forming bond. What is the best way I could move them?

[@emilianofonseca2852]

Hi I got my 2 male budgie a day ago, one is older and one young about 8 months. and they came from a previous owner that gave me them to me and they were untamed. And I read this" When a bird is caged with another bird, even the same sex, they will almost always bond and then no longer be tame or not want to be tamed. They have a companion and have no need for human companionship. So even if both birds were tame to begin with, once caged together, they would become less interested in being handled and at some point not want human contact at all. " Is this true😓 I'm really worried about this.

[@emilianofonseca2852]

Should I separate them to make it easier. but the only thing is that I only have one cage.

[@teardropface]

It is true especially if there is no daily interactions with humans. If you look at my video, separate them during training /taming lessons so they give you their individual attention. Otherwise, if given a choice, birds will always prefer their kind over human companionship. At 8 months old, the baby is a full adult. At a year old, it can breed and be a parent so you can see that your birds are on the older side. However, if you work with them and separate them in different cages, it will be easier for you to tame. Let them out daily to play outside together on a playset. Just sleep separately in their own cages at night time. That’s what I do. Update me of your progress in taming these birds. It may take a long time, a year or two, but train daily and don’t give up.

[@teardropface]

@@emilianofonseca2852 It is always a good idea to have one extra cage in case of an emergency like if the current cage got a broken part, separate a sick bird from the flock to prevent others getting sick, for training, for travel, or just to put the birds in another cage while the regular one is being cleaned on regular basis.

[@brenda1031]

First of all I love your videos and birds! They're so sweet and you are so good with them...you are definitely the Bird Whisperer lol! I have 2 questions...I got 2 budgies about a month ago. I have had no luck with taming them. They are in the cage together. I would like to separate them to train them. Do you think it is ok to put them in separate cages now, since they are used to being together all the time? I will try anything! Also, how can I get them to eat fruit and veggies? I try to give it to them and they just look at it 🤷‍♀️

[@teardropface]

I would take one out to train daily and when the lesson is over, put the bird back to join with the other one. Separation is just for the duration of the lesson so you have one to one session. Start with 3 to 5 minutes. If you see your bird is paying attention to you closely, extend it for a minute or two longer. Keeping it short and fun is the key. Bring a toy with you and play with the bird or some food to feed the bird making the time together nice. Sprinkle a little bit of their seeds or pellets onto the new food so they know it’s food. You may have to offer it many times before they even approach it. So don’t be discouraged. It took over a year before my Mango would even eat any pellets. However, if you can get one bird to eat, the other will surely follow. Good luck with everything and have fun with them. Thanks for watching and would love to hear updates about their progress!

[@brenda1031]

Thank you so much for the advice. I have been trying to mix some pellets in with their food. I also have been putting lettuce in the same spot in the cage everyday so we will see what happens! They are still so afraid of my hand. I have been putting my hand in the cage for a few minutes at a time everyday so hopefully this works. Sunny seems to be less afraid than Sammy...he sits there and looks whereas Sammy still flies away. I will keep you posted. ☺️

[@HudsonTheBudgie]

Awesome advice!🌺

[@yolk5001]

I have 2 cockatiels and they are just close amongst themselves. It is impossible to try petting them or have them on your hand. Sometimes I manage to take the male on my hand but just for short and he flies away. But it's weird, when I eat food on my bed he flies on my head, comes to my shoulder and tries to eat the food out of my mouth so I put small pieces of the food on my cheek and he just eats it. He even flies on my leg and sleeps there and because I don't want to move to scare him I fall asleep too. Because whenever I move he almost flies away. I can't pet him even he's on me. He comes to me, but I can't come to him. I think separating them a bit won't be too bad. I'll still give them free flight so they can be together once a day but I'll buy a 2nd cage to try this method out

[@teardropface]

Bonded pairs are only interested in one another. Separating during taming lessons can help but will take a lot more time and patience. Usually one is more receptive than the other. Sounds like your male will be easier to tame than the female. I assume the other is a female. Be aware that during hormonal times for females, it is impossible to work with. Just let the phase pass and try again later. This can be months depending on the age and breeding condition.if they are getting ready to nest, definitely don’t disturb them either. You will not get results but will get aggressiveness from both trying to defend their nest. Good luck and am very interested in the progress of your cocketeils. Please update me.

[@yolk5001]

teardropface Thanks for the answer. Yes, they're right now in their hormonal times and planning to nest soon. I will try the taming method when it's all over and I buy a second cage. I'll try updating but it will probably take very long

[@tqlan1459]

my birds were pre tamed and held but they won’t get used to me and i don’t know why

[@teardropface]

When someone else tames a bird, yes, the bird is tamed but it also listens to his “owner” who is the tamer. If you are a first time bird owner, perhaps you need to learn how to handle the bird. How long have you had the bird? If you got the bird from a breeder, I would go back and ask how you as it’s new owner should approach the bird and what the tamer’s cues were. If you didn’t get it from a breeder and no one at the store can help, let me know. You will need to “retame the bird” and give it time to bond with you.

[@KKoKoRR]

I've had a budgie and I tamed him. Then at his first molt, I decided to buy a new budgie as a friend to him. At first of course she or he (idk because it has really tricky cere color) afraid but she is tamed quickly by watching him. She steps up to my finger. He tried to close her even in the first day, be gentle her, pruns her feathers, try to feed her time to time but she is very aggressive to him. Sometimes she bit him and that behaviour makes him aggressive too and makes him timid. Sometimes he runs away from her when she step next to him. He doesn't come closer to me as much as before. He still try to close to her even she bites him offenly. She really bossy and bully to him. That little creatures may look shy and timid but actually they can be bossy and bully. I really upset for my budgie. I don't know if I should return her or wait for she became more friendly to him. (Sorry my English btw)

[@teardropface]

Female budgies are bossy, temperamental, hormonal and are notorious to be biters. She is what you get now and will not change. If given a choice, birds will always prefer their kind over human companionship. Especially when you put a male and female together, as you have witnessed, your tamed male’s focus is on the female and you have lost your friendship with the male budgie because you paired them together. You can put them in separate cages so they won’t be that close. However, it doesn’t guarantee that you will regain the male’s friendship either. Be aware that two separate cages means twice the investment of all accessories and twice the clean up work provided you have the space too. Bottom line, she will not be any sweeter but will be even more aggressive as she matures especially when she is in condition to breed. It is just Mother Nature. Many breeders/ pet shops will not take returns and some may take returned birds and resell them as new birds or worst put the bird down which is a terrible thing to do. Better ask what they do with returns first.

[@akamjohal9361]

I have 2 birds a boy and a girl. The boy was tamed a bit but now he's scared again. But when I hold millet they eat it but when I put it in my hand they stare at my hand and then ignore it. The boy is very scared but the girl is ok

[@teardropface]

Every bird is different and it’s ok just like we humans. Unlike cats and dogs, birds need constant socializing and will regress if left alone for a period of time as you have experienced with your male budgie.. Birds need constant attention and need daily interaction just like playing an instrument. In order to master the instrument, daily practice is needed. Birds have the same needs.

[@akamjohal9361]

teardropface ok thank you!

[@duck4167]

I have 6 budgies ! How to tame them in the same cage ? I can't take them out because all of my rooms are dangerous for them. If I take them out , they can be badly injured ..... Please share tips

[@teardropface]

As a bird owner, there are many things that are needed to be done in your own environment to adjust to the birds’ needs. You don’t need to change your entire house but just one or two rooms dedicated to be bird-safe rooms. If the basic needs cannot be met, owning birds may not be right for you. I have a lot of videos under my “how to” videos in my playlist. These valuable tips are only good if you are willing to do them and change yourself in order to help get these birds safe and trained. It will take a long long to tame these birds because they are all caged together. The older the bird, the longer they have been “aviary” birds, the more time is needed to tame each one of them. They copy one another. If you see one that is more responsive to you, work with that one first. This first one will be the role model for the rest. Training birds is an ongoing process. It is not like training a dog and training a cat once and you are done. You got to be the type of person who enjoy spending quality time with each of your birds daily and figure out new things that comes up. Not everyone is cut out to be bird owners. Birds require a lot of responsibilities and are a long commitment unlike dogs and cats. Hope this helps and good luck with everything,

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

I have a hand tamed baby budgie from a seller but he is scared of me and flies around crashing everywhere in the cage if I move my hand to near him. Also his small box he came with is still inside the cage idk how to get it out he keeps getting scared when I try to get it oit

[@teardropface]

Why would you put the box he came in inside the cage? Just put your hand in slowly and take it out In one smooth motion even if the bird is panicking. That box is scaring him and for it to be moving a little and your hand hesitating makes it even more traumatic. He only sees a huge scary box that keeps on moving but not going anywhere and staying in his space. If your bird is hand tamed, it means they have been socialized with humans and not afraid. It sounds like your box is scaring him and also you may be afraid of the bird and don’t know how to handle a bird. Am I correct?

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

@@teardropface Lol I was scared to take it out of the box but I took it out now and it isnt scared anymore

[@jet4313]

Hi, I’m a bit late to this video but I got two budgies about 6 months old each and one is male and the other is female only 4 days ago. The male is called Kiwi (I know it’s quite generic) and the girl is called winter and it seems they have already bonded with each other as they never let each other go. I have two cages that I’ve tried to separate them into to train them like you’ve said and when they’re together they always seem to scream at each other but whenever I try to take another cage into another room they just try to call for the other budgie and I don’t know what to do. If I try to separate them, they will cry and I’m a very empathetic person so I end up just putting them back together even if they have arguments. If I put my finger against they’re bellies they will step up bit then they jump back off and head straight to the other budgie and a couple days ago they would sit on my finger for like ten minutes so I don’t know what I did wrong. Anyways do you think you could help me out? I really want to tame them but they won’t let each other go :(

[@jet4313]

They keep screaming at each other when they’re in the same cage and then call for each other when they are separated I don’t know what to do!

[@jet4313]

Will they ever be tamed?

[@teardropface]

@@jet4313 Your birds are still young enough to be tamed especially when you just got the female only 4 days ago. Some birds are very difficult and cannot be tamed as one wants. At least do the step up taming if nothing else. When they are bonded especially male and female, it is their natural instinct to mate and breed. Then the companionship that is desired between human and bird is completely broken. Its one or the other. Even if you have your birds all tamed and then they become a bonded couple, their bond is stronger than the bond between bird and human. When given a choice, birds will always seek their own kind for companionship unless the other bird is a bully. Try to tame them now. I find strict schedule, sleep ( 10 to 12 hours uninterrupted), daily interactions and multiple daily training will help. Be patient but be consistent so the birds know what to expect. Keep training lessons to 3 minutes at first. If you see they are giving you their undivided attention, add a minute or two. Training period should be fun and not forced. There is always one bird that is more attentive. Start with that one. Sometimes if you can get one to do something, the other will follow. You will have to observe and see how comfortable with you. I have " how to " videos in my playlist that maybe of interest to you.

[@jet4313]

teardropface Hi! Thank you for that information! I have successfully gotten both budgies out of the cage each but in the same room with a little help of millet. I actually meant earlier that I got both birds at the same time 4 days ago if that confused you a bit. But whenever one budgie starts flying around, the other starts squealing so I’m hoping by next week I can get at least one of them into a different room. They always tend to fly back to the cage so I will see what happens and update you soon. Thanks again!

[@teardropface]

@@jet4313 Glad to help and look forward to your updates. Have a great weekend!

[@kyrstineortonio1498]

Whenever I separate 1 of my birds he gets scared and tries to escape so I put him back to his original cage and when I keep trying he tries to fly out to go to his friends any tip’s? Thank you!! 😊

[@teardropface]

You need to go to a separate room with the door closed and not just around the corner.

[@_adieu]

If i were to get 3 older budgies, like a year old, would it work the same?

[@teardropface]

Yes, it may take longer to tame because they are older but it works the same way. Spend quality time with each individually. It is like having private lessons, one to one, instead of learning in a group of 1000 students.

[@hfosjfhdiam]

i got two budgies in a bonded pair and im trying to tame them but they keep distracting each other. i have patience, its just i dont want them to eventually get tired of being in the cage.

[@teardropface]

Separating them during the lesson only and then put the bird back into the cage with the other bird. This is only a temporary separation. Have a designated play area with a play set or a few of their toys outside the cage when they are tamed so they have a place to hang out at. Thus way they get exercise and nit confined in a cage all day long. You realize your room/home need to be bird proof as well before they can safely be outside to play. Always with supervision in the beginning too.

[@LoriGreen623]

I have had a bit of trouble with this too, but knew to do it in another room. Esa is much more willing to do things. Mooshie is stubborn and often wants to do what he wants and not what I want. They know step up. My biggest challenge is getting them to eat veggies.

[@teardropface]

With new food, keep offering to them. If they tried it and don't care for it, it is ok. Like us, we have our preferences. If they don't even attempt to try the veggies, offer it in a different bowl, out of your hand, or even the placement like on top of their cage if they are allowed to be out, makes a difference in them trying a new food or not.

[@LoriGreen623]

They come out all the time. I think I offered too many treats. This week I am only offering seed at night. I give pellets and veggies at night. They are bonding a lot with each other. It's OK. I enjoy watching it. They are the best of friends now. They didn't like each other when I first got them.

[@teardropface]

It is great that they have bonded. Nothing like seeing harmony in your flock!

[@analisarodriguez1698]

my birds are scared of my hand 😔

[@poikm6281]

(plz respond even tho I’m late!)😂 i love your channel! but I have been doing research for months and am getting a budgie in June! so a question i can’t seem to find the right answer to is; *if I get one budgie and tame it and form a close bond to him and then later add another bird in a separate of the same cage, will the first bird loose its bond/interest in me?* plz respond!😅

[@teardropface]

Thank you for watching my videos! I make it an effort to respond to all my viewers. Even if the video was made years ago, if I get the message, I will respond. However, in the past, if KZbin/ Google doesn’t inform that I have a message, I will not know. At times I randomly look down my comments Just to see if any questions were missed. Congrats on your future new budgie(s). Doing research and preparation ahead of time will secure a smoother transition for the human(s) and bird(s). I, too, have had the same concern when I have had my Mango for 20 months and wanted to bring in a companion for him. As you know, my Mango is all tamed, can talk very well, bonded to me and can do many tricks. It’s difficult to predict how things will come out even though. you know your first bird’s personality well let alone predict an unknown bird’s reactions to your original bird. What I do know for sure is, if given a choice, birds will always choose companionship with its own kind over humans unless the other bird is aggressive and abusive. What worked for me is that I kept the birds in separate cages and they get to play outside during the daytime and freely go into each other’s cages. I did noticed that my Mango’s dependence on me for company isn’t as needy as before because of Blueberry ( second bird) . Mango did continue to talk, learn new words, do things with me but now also have a companion to be with when he chooses to. That’s the key , the bird can choose.... Mango now have choices and his happiness is my main concern even if we lose some of the closeness we had before bringing in a second bird because I can’t be there for him every moment of the day. You can’t predict if they will get along and even if they do get along, older birds all need to have their own cages sooner or later unless you have a huge, huge cage or aviary. When they are young, sure they can be shoulder to shoulder, but not older birds. They need their own space and privacy. No one can predict if your bird will completely lose the bond with you. What you can control is how much time you continue to spend with your original bird and your new bird to continue your daily routine. In the end, prepare to have two separate cages just in case they don’t get along and definitely for the future as they age, they benefit with having their own cages. Yes, it’s a lot more clean up work, but in my house, the goal is to do what is best for the birds even if something has to give. I needed to include details of what can be expected for the future , hence the length of the answer. Hope this helps and please update me!

[@poikm6281]

teardropface thank you so much! once I tame my budgie I will most likely get a second in another cage, I’ll keep updated💓

[@user-uy6ds1nf3g]

Thanks , my budgie birdie is pretty comfortable and cool with me there but blueberry ( my other bird) goes crazy so it's pretty hard.

[@teardropface]

Separate them during training lessons. put them back together afterwards. it takes a long time and patience to train birds. Keep at it.

[@arandomguywithagreenprofil5075]

Every blu budgie in the world is named blu Berry

[@teardropface]

I named my Blueberry without knowing there were other prople naming their blue budgies Blueberry and that was over 9 years ago.

[@spookyydonn]

i have two budgies in the same cage and ive had them for about 6 months i got one a little tame and then i got another one and they kind of bonded together and they are scared of me and idk what to do

[@teardropface]

Taming birds are an ongoing thing. Continue to work with them daily. Have a routine and schedule. I have "how to" videos in my my playlist includ2ibg this one should be helpful.

[@wenomechainasuma9813]

I just got 4 birds, two female, two male. I sat next to them and I made bird noises and talked in a soothing manner. Although my neighbor screamed at their face, they called down and are now sleeping, I really want them to be tamed! Please give me some tips!

[@teardropface]

Loud noises, sudden moves and strange objects startle them easily. I have “ how to” videos in my playlist that might be of interest to you. Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos. Thanks for watching!

[@wenomechainasuma9813]

@@teardropface thank for the tip! I feed them a millet/fruit/vegetable diet. That ok?

[@emilianofonseca2852]

Hello I have an update about my two male budgies. First I was able to bond with one budgie inside the cage with the other next to him and started stepping on my finger when I had treats while inside the cage. Second I was able to get him outside of the cage a couple of times a week but is not used to being outside and know how to go back to the cage. He is only out for about 5 minutes and I'm also trying to separate the other budgie inside the cage to another room. Thank you.

[@teardropface]

Wow, nice job! Keep it up! You may be interested in subscribing to my channel if you haven’t already. I am starting a series on what to expect being a new bird owner, choosing the right bird, bird proofing the home to training and taming.

[@emilianofonseca2852]

What can be the next step or move? Should I keep repeating taking my budgie out and bonding?

[@teardropface]

@@emilianofonseca2852 yes, taming birds is on going. They are social creatures and need interaction daily. You can let them stay out a little longer if you have the time to supervise them.

[@joytopia8119]

I have two lovebirds. The female used to be tame, but after the male joined her, the opposite happened. Now the female keeps biting me and my family. Every time I get close to the male bird, she tries to bite.What can I do?

[@teardropface]

Lovebirds are notorious to be in pairs. Unfortunately, when given a choice, birds will always chose their kind over human companionship. Being spring time and in the peak of their breeding season, mother nature comes first and as you can see, the taming was undone with just getting her the male lovebird. She is biting because humans are now considered outsiders and invading her "nest". It seems cruel to do this but I would say in order for them not to be so close that she is turning aggressive towards all the humans in your household, I would suggest putting them in separate cages and let them play together in the daytime on the outside and not inside any cage. This way they won't be so attached emotionally to one another. However, if your intention of getting that male lovebird for her for companionship, naturally they will react this way. There is no perfect solution. Either you give up that sweet and tamed bird and let the lovebird couple be naturally happy or you put them in separate cages and spend lots of time with the birds individually so they will be attached to the humans again. This is not a guarantee that will happen but it is worth a try. Please update me on whatever you decide to do. Also, her biting and aggressiveness may also be temporary since hormones levels lowers in the summer time.

[@joytopia8119]

@@teardropface Thank you so much! I really appreciate you helping:) I will let you know what we decide. Love your channel, keep up the good work

[@joytopia8119]

@@teardropface Heyy, so we have decided to let them live together in 1 cage, because they look so much happier this way. Now the female bird has started to become a little bit less agressive. thank you for the tips :)

[@teardropface]

@@joytopia8119 You are very welcomed. Thanks for the update!

[@confusedmcflurry5509]

this is a older video and im not sure if u still might respond to comments with questions but..i got 4 budgies,they are all new and now the only ones that are relatively tame and doesnt fly away as much is the two males,the two females are a different story Vera is very shy and wants nothing to do with me at all ,ive tried feeding her millet from afar but that was the only time she ate from me,she doesnt want millet from me anymore and idk why my english budgie female only trust me as as perch while she is flying away from the age but when in the cage she acts like s wants nothing to do with me,one thing i know she seem to like is me misting the cage and her but..she is very stubborn with herself of approaching me what can i do? i got a big cage for them all but a smaller cockatiel traveling cage i got 2 of them into when introducing them all (they came to my home only a week apart)

[@teardropface]

Hi, I am very much active with my channel. It seems like you are doing a great job there with multiple birds and working with them as soon as they came to your home even at different intervals. What you are seeing is very typical. The male budgies are usually the laid back ones and the females are the stubborn and aggressive ones. It has to do with hormones and personality. You are doing everything correctly but unfortunately, I don’t think you can do anything to change those females’ personality. Assuming these birds are young/babies, you will find when those females grow older, they are going to have long stretches where they may be irrate and nippy too. During those times, make sure the females aren’t attacking the males. If so, please separate into different cages. Keep up the good work!

[@confusedmcflurry5509]

​@@teardropface wow thanks so much for the response! That helps lighten the stress more to hear it as well ^^ I'll keep trying to work with the girls as I do with the birds and see how it all goes from there

[@teardropface]

@@confusedmcflurry5509 Please update me about your progress.

[@shayt5510]

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[@teardropface]

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[@gummy.frogzz]

hello! i have two budgies, one of them is a bit anxious. i feel like he feels safer with the other one, always following him around and following his actions. i would separate them but im afraid that he would be a bit nervous. any tips or should I still separate them in order to tame?

[@teardropface]

@@gummy.frogzz yes, separate to tame. Separating them just during the taming lesson. Then put them together again later. Just like humans go to school for a few hours and then go back to rejoin the family. Keep lessons short and increase time if you see the bird is giving you his/her full attention. Make it fun just like teachers make learning fun in school.

[@gummy.frogzz]

@@teardropface thank you!

[@chichichi434]

ive had my birds for 3 mos now and I notice the boy bird influences the girl to be skiddish towards me....alone she will let me touch her and eat from my hand ....the boy is aggressive and will peck at me or attack her after she interacts with me

[@teardropface]

Wow, i am really surprised that your male budgie is aggressive and your female is so gentle and submissive. I have only known the opposite. Just to double check, your male has a dark blue cere and your female has a tan, beige , pink or brown cere? The only time I would say a male is aggressive is when he is in the middle of his "breeding act". Is your female afraid of him and does she stand up for her rights? She might be just a baby while the male is a full adult.

[@aminadabbas4803]

I have two lovebirds but I only have one cage and there so scared I cant take them out in an other room plus I saw a video that said that o shouldn't put my hand in the bird cage cause that could kill them please help me

[@teardropface]

Putting your hand inside the cage definitely will not kill or harm your bird. Can you send me the link to that video for me to view?

[@maddie8983]

Hi! I just got my first budgie 2 months ago. I've been doing everything I read to do, gave him a week to settle into his new home, then started slow with putting my hand in his cage, always gentle. At this point he'll eat a millet sprig from my hand and sometimes put one foot on me but if I move he'll fly away. I can tell he's still afraid of me. (He's an adult by the way) Is this normal? Or have I done something wrong? Thanks!

[@teardropface]

You have done everything right. It is much harder to train an adult bird but with persistence and patience, it can be achieved. However, don't expect him to let you kiss, hold or pet him like you some very gentle and cuddly birds do. He hasn't be exposed to human hands and interactions other than beng grabbed and shoved into and out of boxes for delivery purposes . Then when he was put into the big cage with all the other birds, he had to be put in survivor mode ( survivor of the fittest). Most likely food, water and space was lacking in the environment and he had to do to survive. So you can't really blame him for not trusting and afraid. Your job is to show him that he is loved by talking, playing, reading singing, or anything you enjoy doing around him. Include him in conversations and your activities. When he sees that you aren't a threat or an of your family members, he will trust and want to be with you . Have you gotten him to full stand on your finger? If not, practice that with him. When he can do that, the next step is to put him on your shoulders. Once you achieve that, you know he trusts your hand and know your shoulders is the place to go to outside the cage ( that is if you want him to perch on you). Make sure nobody spooks him like loud sudden sounds, yelling, slamming doors, things dropping or thrown around your home . These birds have great hearing and sight abilities ( can see into next room's activities due to placement of their eyes on the side of thir heads). Keep up the great job and he will improve. Any videos of your bird ? Please update later on if you have gotten him to do more. I have a playlist of " how to" videos that may be of interest to you in my channel. Good luck and enjoy your bird!

[@maddie8983]

+teardropface Thanks so much! I have gotten him to fully stand on my hand only once and I moved him around his cage slowly like that until he flew away. He also let me pet him one day (has not since then). I will definitely check out the how-tos, I love your videos! Blueberry looks a lot like my Jeff! I have two videos of him but I haven't uploaded them.

[@teardropface]

If you were able to pet him once, it can be done again. Just keep at it. Please let me know when you upload those videos so I can see Jeff and his progress! Kisses to Jeff from Mango & Blueberry!

[@regasoup9597]

I have 2 boy Budgies in the same cage, I try to take them to a different room they won’t stop chirping and Singing until they are together. They will sometimes jump in my hand if I have some Treats (seeds) and I can move them around. But they are still pretty scared of my hand. And will run away if I introduce my finger I have had them for about 2 months. Any Suggestions on how to tame them?!

[@teardropface]

It takes time and lots of patience to tame birds. Keep at it and keep a routine/schedule and be consistent. Its great that they chirp and sing alot. It shows that they are very happy and healthy birds. Enjoy and have lots of fun with them! Thanks for watching! Subscribers get first notifications of my uploads. Enjoy your weekend!

[@angel_kid158kj8]

What if you can't take the other budgies out because their not trained

[@teardropface]

Separate into a different cage then. Do all the training however long it takes. Then put them together again when all trained. It is the divide and conquer concept. They won’t give you their individual attention if they are all together.

[@danaanders9812]

Thanks!! I'll keep trying!!!

[@teardropface]

How’s the training coming along? Thanks for watching! Have you seen our recent videos? Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos.

[@kyrstineortonio1498]

Hi, is it okay if I bond and tame with my birds like this? So I will get 1 of my birds out of 3 and put him into another cage and I will spend time and work on that bird for like a week or so and once he’s bonded with me I’ll put him back with one of his friends in the other cage and bond with my other bird like that?

[@teardropface]

Bonding process may take a lot longer but every bird is different. Since you have 4 altogether, honestly, you are not going to get the sample bonding experience as if you only had one. What you can expect is a bird that is tamed and trusts you but not necessarily bonded to you.

[@kyrstineortonio1498]

@@teardropface thank you :)

[@lalnunghhtluangaghh2612]

omg today i got a blue bird and i named her blueberry too :)

[@teardropface]

@@lalnunghhtluangaghh2612 enjoy your bird!

[@emilianofonseca2852]

Hello if I separate my 2 budgies to a another will they hate me or lose trust?

[@teardropface]

If you put their cages together, they can see one another. Let them out together once they are finger tamed during the day. Stick to a schedule and routine and they won’t resent being in separate cages because they know, they will have time outside together every day, preferably around the same time and wouldn’t hate you or lose trust in you. Be consistent so they will expect and know they have play time together. In time, they will get it that they each have their own cage to sleep in at night just like everyone has their own bedroom in your home. Thanks for the update and keep up the good work!

[@hypnosismicvines8072]

Ok thanks

[@arianimations5977]

Your birds called blueberry! And mine is called BlueBerry

[@teardropface]

Great minds think alike!

[@dm8501]

I have 3 cages 1 massive one with 4 older birds that just came today,The kids were very mean and they're traumatized 1-slightly smaller one with 2 birds in it I got 1 week ago 1 small cage with 1 budgie I got 1 week ago came with the ones in the slightly smaller cage but he's aggresive(pretty sure it's a boy)and is really aggresive to people as well Should I just like talk to them as they're all traumatized and freak out if you move at all.

[@teardropface]

Yes, start talking to them and perhaps feed them thru the bars so they can get used to you, your hands and voice for a start.

[@analisarodriguez1698]

my birds are scared of my hand 😔

[@teardropface]

I have “how to” videos in my playlist that may help.

[@technicalworld6780]

Analisa Rodriguez ya mine buggies also

[@khalisaelz5713]

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[@vanessasanchez6457]

Hey I know this was posted a long time ago but if you see this. What do you do if your parakeets refuse to go with the taming? I have been trying for months now and my parakeets will get on my hand if I’m holding food but if I try to take it a step further they will refuse. And boy they are stubborn on not letting my hand near them.

[@teardropface]

If they have a favorite toy, use the toy and play with them to get a stronger bond. It’s good that you can get their attention with food but time it when it’s been a few hours since their last meal so they are hungry and you can take it a step further. Just make sure yo remove the food from the cage so they can’t got to their bowls to eat and can only eat from your hand. If they are hungry, they will not refuse the food you have in your hand and will do anything to eat. Hope this helps.

[@tiffanynguyen615]

I have two parakeets that is a girl and Boy. The girl doesnt let the boy eat and attacks the boy certain times. Why do they do that? The girl is blue with a brown-ish nose and the boy is green with a dark blue nose. I don't want them to fight, i have been feeding the boy secretly when the girl is not around. What can i do?

[@teardropface]

Hi, it is very typical for the female to be bossy and mean towards the male. I assume they are in the same cage. If the bullying gets bad, kicking and biting, with no love or kindness from the female, please separate her into another cage. We want to prevent blood shed. Females have hormone issues and can be more irrate during breeding season or " that time of month" for humans. You can try reinforcing the good behavior. I recommemd at least two bowls of water and two bowls of food if they share a cage to prevent fights in eating. Has this always been the case? Or did it just start? How long have you had them? Did you buy them together?

[@tiffanynguyen615]

This started a couple weeks after we got them. We got them together at the same time. They once got separated but only for 4 weeks or so. We already have put two bowls of food. I kept them for about 2-4 months now. Sometimes the female is kind towards the male, but most of the time when it comes to the toys or the treats or food, the female acts towards to the boy and starts to make sounds and look at the boy and bites the boy untill he goes away. But the boy still cares about the girl. We separate them and the boy starts chirping alot. He starts jumping on the bars and doesn't eat and do stuff. The girl does the jumping and the chirping stuff when they get separated too. But when they are together they some how don't get along. If you have some tips, i hope you can show me some! Thanks! Blueberry and Mango are so cute! I hope they have a good life!

[@teardropface]

Hi, somehow your last comment went into the spam folder and I only saw it today. Budgie females and males are like that. They can't live with each other yet they can't live without one another too. LOL I would just keep an eye out to make sure the male doesn't get too much bullying from the female. I would have done exactly the same as what you have done.

[@teardropface]

Hi, just going thru some older comments and wondering how your birds are getting along. I recently a new budgie named Rainbow.

[@loneoakfarms6726]

Do you have any tips for me because he didn't play around but he eats and drinks fine but not really active and I have had him for a while now and what ever I do won't work please help

[@teardropface]

Not all birds are playful. It depends on their personality just like humans. There’s only just so much you can do if he isn’t interested in playing. What have you tried? Is this your only bird or pet on the home? You’ll have to give me a better description of what you have tried, how long have you had your bird, how old, gender, what is your schedule like spending time with your bird, etc in order for me to get a feeling of what have been going on for your bird’s disinterest or being withdrawn state.

[@jiyagill4520]

I know it’s like suuuuuuper late and it’s like one year later, but I have 2 budgies from a previous owner one of my birds is not that shy but he only comes to me when I’m changing food or giving him millet. I have hand feeder him once but he actually didint step up on me. The other one is way too scared and doesn’t wanna go near me, My two budgies have been living together for 2 years from the last owner and I think I got my budgies a month ago. Any advice? Cause I don’t have enough money to buy another cage...

[@teardropface]

You can try finger taming these birds with food as lure. Birds get set in there own routines and habits. You can spend 5 minutes , several times a day working with them. Many times one is easier to tame.

[@veera6921]

My budgies are terrified of me and my hand. They don’t eat anything except seeds and I don’t know what to do

[@teardropface]

Sounds like you need to work on bonding with them and gaining their trust. I have “ How to” videos in my playlist that may be of interest to you. Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos. Thanks for watching!

[@hypnosismicvines8072]

and I have a bunch more questions and can I please have them answered in a video my conure has a problem with my parakeet about sharing food and I was wondering if you could answer that for me please thank

[@teardropface]

What are your questions? I

[@discordtheunknown4437]

Is it possible with one cage also i herd it not good putting your hand in the cage because its like someone pointing a gun at you saying u wanna be friends my birds are lovebirds and they dont like being seperated they dont distract each other much because one bird will be curious approach and go away

[@teardropface]

Separate temporarily only during training time because they distract one another. If they both give you their undivided attention, then train them together. It’s not that birds don’t like hands in their cages. It’s because they haven’t developed a trust with your hand yet. What you don’t want to do is point your finger in front of their faces. To them, the point of your finger looks like another bird’s beak. When they see another bird’s beak ( stranger bird) so close to their face, it’s a threat.

[@jacquelyn515]

Your birds are beautiful...Where did you get Mango from ???

[@teardropface]

Thank you. They are from s specialty bird shop. Not a chain pet store.

[@jacquelyn515]

I though so..Your birds certainly look too Healthy to be from one of those Big Chain Pet Stores that we see all around. My heart broke when I went into one of those pet stores and seen their birds and how unhealthy most look. Those Pet Stores like that are just like Puppy Mills. But, Bird Mills in this case..Who knows the conditions these birds and animals were breed in and the care they had before being shipped there. Thanks for your reply ~♥♡♥~

[@teardropface]

Yes, some are better than others with the high turnover stores. Hopefully my channel brings awareness on how to love and care for these once wild but born in captivity budgies. That's why I let my birds out every opportunity I have to emulate the more natural environment with freedom, exercise, and stimulation they so deserve. Are you a bird owner too?

[@sonnypurcell4059]

Each of my birds do great alone but when together they won’t come out of there cage, they are scared every time I joke them and try to fly to each other, I need help

[@teardropface]

Joke?

[@sonnypurcell4059]

@@teardropface ohhh sorry i mean hold

[@teardropface]

@@sonnypurcell4059 If they do great alone then there is no problem. Train them separately and put them together after training. They don’t like anything that is loud and fast moving - takes them by surprise. So if you are in a household with kids running and screaming, they will get scared easily and not trust you.

[@mohaimna3141]

Hi, so I have two birds for a 9 months now, but they have been together before for a while. The birds are I guess fine with me, as they eat from my hand and come to me when I have a millet. However, they will not come to me if I do not have food and they actually seem scared when I try to approach. They have been eating from my hand now for about a 2 months now. What can I do? To make them feel more comfortable and thanks

[@teardropface]

Try talking to them more and don’t bring food every time. They associate you bringing food and you want to maybe bring a favorite toy to break the habit.

[@mohaimna3141]

teardropface ah, I will try that.

[@ZentioArts]

This helped me cause i cant afford another cage due to them being most expensive item in my country. So thanks.

[@teardropface]

Glad my video cam help your situation. Which country is this that the cages are the most expensive?

[@ZentioArts]

@@teardropface Africa specially in my town

[@ZentioArts]

@@teardropface Africa I actually managed get a big cage thanks to my father.

[@ZentioArts]

@@teardropface I managed to successfully tame my budgie

[@teardropface]

@@ZentioArts That is great! Enjoy your bird!

[@hangezoe3102]

Also it would help if you answered this question! So in the morning or day sometimes when my male budgie is closer to me in the cage (I have female as well) I try to teach him to step up sometimes I can touch him but usually he runs away and flys around the cage and when he does that female just does the same. This might be weird but I can cooperate more with my female. I can touch my female sometimes. And I always say step up whenever I get close enough but it's just not working:/ at one time my male almost stepped up completely on my finger. I just need some realistic advice:/ cause most videos show one bird. All I'm asking for you to help with is some realistic advice, that doesn't require more than one cage, not having the birds separated or having them out of the cage. Sorry if this comment was stupid and wasted your time, it's just cause I'm starting to lose hope of my birds being tamed :((( thank you:) p.s PLEASE answer XD

[@teardropface]

If your bird almost stepped up, you need to continue to try and give it time. Patience is the key. Some birds need more time than others and with more than one, they distract one another. Sounds like you are very close to getting them to step up. Next time use a piece of food like millet or favorite fruit or veggie. That will give your bird an incentive to step up in order to reach for the food. The extra cage, out of the cage and separation in another room for training are all methods that work. It may not work for you or your birds may not respond to those methods, but you need not lose hope. Did you know that animals can sense your emotions and act or react to it. If you are frustrated and impatient or upset, they will also sense it and act and feel that way towards you too. Everything takes time and patience. The older the bird, the longer it will take. Try offering them food and extend you finger for them to step up to get the food. You can update me when your birds step up on your finger. I hope this helps.

[@hangezoe3102]

teardropface thanks!

[@Angelcakess]

Hi! I have 4 budgies in the same cage, they are all around 1 years old, and I'm struggling to tame them. They aren't scared to fly out the cage and they will go back for food easily. They do step up for millet sometimes, other times they don't and will run away. I want them to fly to me whenever they want and to know when to step up. Do you have any tips?

[@teardropface]

Sound like they aren’t really finger tamed. Being fully finger tamed mean they will step up even without food and on command. I assume you have had them for awhile. The longer the undesired behavior, the longer it is going to take to “undo” it especially when you have more then one, One copies the other. In this video, the key is to divide and conquer. Train them individually so one doesn’t distract the other. I would work on bonding with each one. Spend quality time daily so they can accept you as one of their flock. Have a schedule and routine and be consistent. Avoid sending mix messages that a behavior is not acceptable one day and it is ok the next. Inconsistencies confuses the birds as to what is expected of them. It takes time and patience to tame and especially to correct undesired behaviors.

[@lilli-besma8493]

Hi! I have a question: My friend cant have her 2 cockatiels anymore because of allergy. I have 2 cockatiels in a pretty big cage, but I’m wondering if I have anymore room. Also I just got my 2 cockatiels days ago and I’m still working on taming them. Is it possible To move 2 more cockatiels in?

[@teardropface]

If all the cockatiels are able to spread out their wings to the max and able turn around freely without having their tails or wings touch the bars of the cage or any other bird with plenty of space in between, then the cage can house all of them. Fighting and squabbles usually occur due to lack of personal space and/or lack of food/water or toys. I would not put two more in the same cage especially when you are still working on your own 2 cockatiels. You also want to make sure these two new cockatiels aren’t bringing any illness to your own cockatiels. I would wait until your taming is completely finished and by then you can make sure the new birds are healthy. Assuming your friend’s cockatiels are already tamed, I would set their cages side by side for a day or two. Then slowly take yours out of the cage while your friends’ birds are still inside their cage and observe. When you see all birds are interested in meeting, then let all of them out together and still observe closely and intervene if necessary. If all four are friendly together outside the cages, then try putting them together and see how they react in one cage but with the door open. Open, just in case there is a need to escape. If they start to fight, separate immediately. Hope this helps.

[@yarennnxo]

Hi!! I love your tips on how to tame multiple budgies, however I have 3 budgies (2 younger ones and 1 older one) in a large flight cage. Whenever I have millet in my hand they fight for the food. The younger oneskinda get along but they dont get along with the older one. I have no idea how to tame them this way... Do you have any tips or tricks for this problem?

[@teardropface]

Separate into 2 cages.

[@BuddyTheBudgie200]

Thank you for this video!!❤️😊

[@teardropface]

You’re very welcomed. Please update when when you get the other tamed!

[@anupadulal2784]

I need your help I have to budgies I only have one cage they are both very scared of me they don’t trust me at all and I am trying to talk to them but they get petrified they have been in my house for 5 or 6 days I have tried putting my hand in front of the cage it didn’t work they also won’t eat fruits I don’t know what to do I have tried everything I can’t afford another cage and I’m afraid of them flying out if I open the cage and they are in my living room and I can’t move them somewhere else. Please help!

[@teardropface]

I agree with you that birds shouldn’t be outside their cages unless they are at least finger tame. Once out, it will be a nightmare to get them back in. Some birds take time in adjusting to their new environment especially if one is very nervous causing the other to panic toO. Continue to slowly put your hand on all sides of the cage for a minute or two and talk to your birds until all side of the cage is covered. See which bird is calmer and you may want to work with that bird first. You can also remove all food from their cage fir an hour and then off some food in your hand to feed them while they are in the cage. With them being a little hungry, they will gravitate towards food and will associate your hand is friendly with the food and trust will develop. Birds don’t like fast or loud things and will certainly frighten them. You may find that in the evenings when the lights are a little low and dim, they are calmer. This is the time to do the taming too. Find out when your birds are the calmest. Trying to train anything (animal or human) that is in the panic mode or hype mode will not get you too far. It is a good idea to at least get a travel cage because you may need to bring your pet outside your home for a trip or to the vet and a large cage is too clumpsy. Fruits are mostly high in sugar and should be given sparingly so don’t worry about it. Veggies are the important type of foods that the birds should be eating. Mine loves brocolli and any leafy greens like spinach, kale, romaine lettuce ( no iceberg lettuce) that are washed or rinsed well. Hope this helps. I also have “how” to vids in my playlist that may be of interest to you. Good luck and have fun with your birds.

[@anupadulal2784]

teardropface thank you I we’ll do what you told me and see how it goes

[@anupadulal2784]

teardropface the hand feeding didn’t work and they got scared of my hand moved away from it most as possible

[@teardropface]

Keep on trying and don’t give up.

[@zalclanpeeps2244]

How do you get them to eat out of your hand?

[@teardropface]

Eating out of the hand is the most basic step in the training/taming. The bird should be comfortable with you being around them first. Then get the bird familiar with your hand. Then offer the food.

[@petragovze8163]

I have 2 bonded cockatiels and I tried this method, but i only train them in different rooms. Well i try, but they start screaming and calling each other and I don't know what to do. Please help 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@teardropface]

Try covering the bird that you aren’t working with in the other room. This should calm the bird and see if the calling stops. Then try getting the other bird that you are training’s I divided attention. You may need to do this several times before they get used to it and know they will be united again.

[@petragovze8163]

@@teardropface Thank you for your reply. I really needed that.

[@teardropface]

@@petragovze8163 You are welcomed.

[@Flawboo]

I rescued 4 budgies from a person that left them outside and it was raining, I rehomed 2 and kept 2, I have a new better cage but they wont let me touch them so I haven’t been able to transfer them to the new cage, any advise?

[@teardropface]

Bless you for rescuing these budgies. It’s understandable that they are frightened of human hands especially if they aren’t tamed but that can be changed once you get them into the new and better cage. I would remove all food, water, and perches from the cage that they are in now and put them into the new cage. Then put the cages faced together, door to door. Seal the gaps around the doors ( top, bottom, left and right sides with clothing, plastic bags or cardboard so they won’t try to escape from the little spaces. Wait patiently for them to cross over. Make sure you do this in a room with a closed door and window, preferably a small room like a powder/bathroom room. A millet spray in the new cage can be the lure. Hope this works and please update me. Have you seen our more recent videos? Subscribers get first notifications of my weekly videos.

[@Flawboo]

Thats what I’m trying to do but they don’t let me touch them😩 I just don’t want to stress them out

[@teardropface]

You don’t need to touch them. Like I described to take the precautions of making sure there aren’t any gaps when you put the two cages face to face together and let them walk/climb/ fly into the new cage by themselves. You may have to wait a half a day for them to walk across to the other cage but they will do it eventually when get hungry enough and see food in the new cage. Has this not work?

[@dianacuaton5111]

one of my budgies is tamed, but i got the other one recently. the male is tamed, (his name is trooper) but the female (storm [get it?] is scared to death. also trooper keeps distracting her, probably because he's trying to impress her but im not sure. any suggestions?

[@teardropface]

Star Wars fan! If the female is scared to death, this is the opportunity to tame her. At least have her step up. It’s spring time and that means breeding season. Since you got a male and female there, I wouldn’t be surprise if they are bonding with one another. Separate them temporary to another room if possible to get their undivided attention during taming sessions. I find that once they start to breed, that’s all they are into and will not pay any attention to their human owner(s).

[@Travelblogonthego]

Hi I have two cockatiels that I brought recently. They were with their previous owner for two years and not tamed. Since I got them they are quiet scared of me. So how do I tame them to start with before I can start training

[@teardropface]

Since they are older and preowned with developed habits, it is going to take a lot longer and a lot more patience on your part. Do a little at a time with the same methods as you would with a new bird from a pet shop. Good luck with your cockatiels.