shy and biting

[kathryn]

My bird is shy and it is bitting. It only bites a little but it is very shy. If I put my finger in the cage she will put One foot one my finger and the other one the cage. How do I get her to lighten up?

[dlaura]

You just to work calmly with your bird. Continue to speak quietly to her and when she does step up praise her a lot. If she comes out of cage to you try taking her to another spot in the house away from her house. You will be the only thing familiar to her so she will start to bond more with you. What type of bird do you have BTW?

[kathryn]

Thank you for your help. She is a parrakeet.

[dlaura]

You're very welcome. I hope it helps you and your bird out. If you have any other questions as you work with your bird please feel free to ask.

[krazy4birds]

Kathryn...........you are well on your way if he is putting one foot on your finger, my keet still thrashes around scared to death. UGH And I have had her quite awhile. I bet you will be best buds before long. Keep us updated!

[kathryn]

She seems to be getting a little better on standing on my finger. whenever I turn on the water she sqauks. Does any body know why she does that?

[Pepsidoodle]

I think she wants a bath. My bird does that also. I would give her a dish of water to bathe in. If she won't go in splash the water with your fingers a little and praise her. I bet she will love it:) Lots of keets love to get in and splash around.

[lemmony]

my lovebird was like this for about 8 months and he'll(she'll) sit on our shoulders now, but is still scared, i figure a few more months and will be almost the same as my first bird

[kathryn]

She stands on my finger without bitting now!! She also loves to go on shoulders! Thanks for tha advice.

[birdy_birdy9]

give her some time she get used to you

[squeeksquak]

I recently got another parakeet (an angry little guy) from a friend of mine. PATIENCE IS KEY, PATIENCE. I agree birdy birdy, give it some time, it will work out.