Best sex for taming

[sophie]

My 7yr old would love a budgie and we’ve heard you should get a male as they are friendlier and easier to tame. Is this true? We’ve seen a few girl budgies but yet to find a baby blue male - should we hold out?

[ianb]

Hi Sophie
i really don't think it matters male or female,the only difference being hens bite that little bit harder.

[barrieshutt]

Either will tame

[Hezz]

It's all a bit luck of the draw, really. Depends more on the personality of the bird. As Ian says hens are inclined to have more of a bite, and that could be a turn-off for a 7 year old.
If it were my 7 yo, I think I would hold off, but why limit yourself to a particular colour? Try to get a chick from a breeder who is prepared to handle the chick in the nest for you. This means chickie is used to humans from the outset and will be half-way towards being hand-tame when you get him/her. Makes your work a lot easier.

[sweetie]

Mines a hen and she's an absolute diamond, but as a rule like Hezz said, hens are known for biting harder so may put you off if the birdie is for your child

[samwiseg]

Mine was a hen bird and was so endearing - but as the others have said, they can be a bit bitey when training. Perhaps it maybe better to wait for a cock bird for your little boy as you don't want to put him off!

[sophie]

Thanks for all your help. It sounds like we should spend time looking for the right bird!

[Bird Junky]

Hello From my own experience. It is no harder to train
either sex. Actually harder isn't the right word as all
birds are individuals. The ease of training is measured
by the trainers patience. As for the biting this should
be sorted out before any training is attempted. As part
of the bonding process. It is quite hard to distinguish
the sex of young birds sold in pet shops...B.J.

[BudgiesBuddy]

It depends on the bird's individual personality and not sex.