Sept 22, 2019 23:14:22 GMT
maciify
Brand New Budgie
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Post by maciify on Sept 22, 2019 23:47:29 GMT
I found this budgie 2 months ago and I'm taking care of her ever since. The problem is she doesn't really trust people. I gave her space as much as possible, i tried to be as gentle as i can be when changing food and water, but she would freak out as i was geting closer. I'm noticing some improvement lately, but god, she is so hard to work with. I also keep the door of the cage open, but she won't get out unless i open the top of the cage. After an hour of flying around, she would get back in the cage, but this time, through the door.
Am i on the right way here, trying to gain her trust? Please? I really want her to feel comfortable perching my finger at least.
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Post by Hezz on Sept 23, 2019 0:43:09 GMT
Since this is a bird that has escaped or been let loose, and has had to fend for itself for however long, and not knowing how old the bird is, it is little wonder that this bird is going to be very wary of humans and gaining its trust is going to be a long process. You have to let her move at her own pace, as and when she feels safe enough and confident enough to start to trust back. Talk to her quietly all the time, no sudden movements, tell her what you are going to do and why ... it just helps keep the conversation going ... don't stare directly at her, but rather turn your head so that she can only see one eye, wink and blink at her when looking directly at her (breaks up the predator-stare) so she knows she is not being targeted as a meal.
Offer her treats (millet usually works) when you approach the cage. If she will approach the side of the cage when you offer your treat you know she is starting to warm to you but do not try to move too fast to the next step, or she will back off and you will be back to where you started.
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Post by BloomCountyLover on Sept 23, 2019 2:26:29 GMT
Yep..everything Hezz has said. The fact that she is coming out of her cage at all is a good sign. Talk softly to her through the cage bars...offer her good landing spots when she does come out. Patience and more patience.
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Post by Shirls on Sept 23, 2019 19:46:55 GMT
Talking softly and blinking, tilting your head, sounds silly I know, but you will find she will blink back and come to know you mean her no harm.
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 24, 2019 10:04:32 GMT
Great advice by all, nothing really I can add but welcome to the forum and hope you will enjoy being part of this lovely place  |
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