It's been 14 days since I got my cockatiel, hes still scared but not much anymore. I sit next to him every day, I talk nicely to him, I sing to him. Watch tv. I'm using millet as a treat to bond with him and hes eating from my hand now and getting closer to me, NEVER forcing anything. I think I'm doing a great job and patience IS THE KEY. I used to have a parakeet that passed away and we were bonded, he was my best friend and would not leave me alone (I miss him so much) so I'm pretty much following the same bonding/taming steps I did with my parakeet. Cant wait for Alfredo to love me 🥰 soon.... I'm excited and I know its gonna be rewarding! I also made bird chop and I feed 2x a day mixed with the seed he was eating at the pet store.
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much! your videos are amazing and so educational. and yes, going at their own pace is the best option. I'm not in a rush, of course I want him to love me asap but I know that's gonna happen eventually 🙏🏻 birds are amazing creatures and I'm so happy I have a bird again in my life.
I bought new cockatiels and they are amazing but the problem is they are not used to me and I haven’t bonded with them I woke up in the morning and I was reading them a book I think I should just spend time near them the names are lexi and milo I hope I can bond with them soon!
Can you help me. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel,she was raised in a colony aviary. There was 1 other cockatiel with her and lovebirds and budgies. She was never taught to step up ,only free flying.I am leaving her alone,she runs back and forth ,and jumps up and down,trying to get out. I put my hand in and don’t move it,but she just runs under it. She is only interested in getting out and when she hears your birds,she chirps.what can I do to calm her down and relax?
Respecting body language is so important! They're so complex, the way I learnt how to read budgie body language was just by constantly observing them and how they reacted to every situation, and that way I could connect the times they displayed a certain behaviour and figure out what it meant! They give so many subtle signs that can mean different things in different scenarios, it's difficult to learn what they mean just from videos!
Observing is them is so important! Even their subtle feather movements can indicate how they feel! There are a lot of videos of bird behaviour and meanings online which are really inaccurate which is concerning!
I’m in the process of taming, not one, but TWO cockatiels (both males) I’ve had them since July last year, and I remember coming across this video only about 2 months ago?? Any videos I’ve watched before this one did NOT mention anything about passive interaction, so after finding this video, I started from scratch. I began doing passive interaction with both my birds, and was consistent with it. Almost immediately I noticed a change in their behavior. Overtime, they became less frightened when I’d walk near their cage, and just yesterday they both ate a treat that I held in my hand, which was a HUGE milestone for them :). Overall, I just wanted to say that I’m very happy that I stumbled upon this video. It’s very informative and I would definitely recommend it to any new cockatiel owner :)
We have had ours for around 3 years now we used to get him out all the time but we haven’t had enough time recently and it seemed like he lost trust a bit but this helped us get him back to loving us again
Hi Sophie. This was really useful for me, as I got a cockatiel a couple months ago. I’ve been interacting with him every day and he’s already learned target training and learned to step up. As you mentioned in the video, I NEVER forced him beyond his comfort zone, and I always respected his boundaries. I treated every interaction as a training session, and ended each session on a positive note. I’ve also lowered my expectations and kept them reasonable and realistic. So far, he is comfortable with me and will step onto my finger and shoulder, but as soon as I start walking away from the cage with him (even if I’m feeding him millet, his favorite treat), he flies back. He eats his meals outside of the cage and there hasn’t been anything that should make him view the outside of his cage negatively, and from what I know, he hasn’t had any previous trauma. Advice would be appreciated!!!❤
Like you’ve been doing already - baby steps! When he’s on your hand, take one step away, then a step back to the cage (which may be more reinforcing than treats right now!) and build on that! 😊
Coming back here after recently rearing 3 baby tiels (We've had their mum, Pepper for about 3 and a half years now and wanted her to have some babies so we can keep some as company for her) Pepper was 6 months old and very shy when we got her, thanks to your videos she's much warmer now! (Does training, loves scritches etc) I gotta say though, hand rearing the babies has been such a different experience! They are all wonderfully friendly, clever and playful. For example, they were out and about for playtime today and out of curiousity, I held out my hand and called them, and 2 of them flew straight too me! One even landed on top of her brother haha. This amazed me as this trick took several sessions of training with Pepper, and the babies didn't even need to be taught at all! They are about 9 weeks old, for context :D
I am getting my first cockatiel in 2 days. So exited and preparing for him. I have been thinking about getting a bird for 2 years and just found this 2 year old cockatiel that the owners did not have time for any more. Hope he won't take too long to settle in 😁
I found my cockatiels at a local pet shop just before the holiday. They were given to the shop because the owner couldn't take them to their new place out of state they told me. It's been less than a week, but they are making remarkable progress. The girl Evee is always wanting outside of cage time and constantly asking for pets and attention. The male Edwin is still very shy and hesitant but he's not running away from me anymore. Thank you for your video, it's been very informative and helpful in my new journey with my cockatiels. I have a pair of budgies who are beyond timid so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make much progress with my new birds.
Id reccomed to everyone getting their new bird, to interact day 1. This doesn't mean to touch and cuddle them (Unless they are comfortable) but just let them explore your house, get a play stand, let them watch you and the family OUT of the cage. Letting them 'settle in" can lead to them being cage territorial and doesn't help a lot in bonding and traing. Having a good diet, proper cage, toys, perches and training techniques. Then just go at their pace and respect their body langue.
I am all for interacting on day one but from my experience, I don’t feel that little birds do well coming straight out. We made this mistake with Chip and Fish and they crash landed and spooked and panic flew round the room multiple times, we were lucky they didn’t injure themselves, and these were ‘hand tame and friendly’ baby birds. Also if a bird doesn’t know how to step up or isn’t confident in the bee hone it has got to, then people will possibly have problems getting them back into their cage. It’s a very overwhelming experience coming to a bee hone with bee people, and I prefer to let them observe their surroundings first. We haven’t experienced cafe territorial behaviour with our birds, but if people don’t allow them out for a long time, I’m sure that can happen. I know there are other youtubers who say get them out immediately etc but it’s not something I agree with based on my experience! But as I say, I’m all for interaction from day one of the bird is receptive to it! Treats, chatting etc! Thanks for watching 💙
@@BirdNerdSophie Thats a rough experince! And everyone has their own opions (I respect yours, thanks for respecing mine) Ive just found in my experince that when I let my first birds "settle in" it took so much longer to get them to just step up (8 months) rather than my rescue teil, in 2 months she was enyoing head scratches. I do know every bird is diffrent. But she was also very cage territoral. I also think training is the great way to go
Just got a 3 month old i let him out he knows how to step up but refuses most of the time he flies up near to the ceiling and i can barely get him down but he also refuses to be in his cage since he grew up flying free in a huge room idk what to do lol
I just got my cockatiel yesterday and your videos have been SUCH a big help! I was originally planning on getting two male lovebirds but somehow I ended up falling in love with her, which was a bit impulsive of me and I thought I would struggle a lot since I didn’t know as much about them, but taking care of her so far has been such a delight. I can tell she’s still a little skittish around me, and I’ve been very patient with her but overall she’s been a lot more comfortable than I would’ve expected. I realised she was actually more or less hand trained already because she has no problem stepping up on my fingers or even sitting on my shoulder! Although my nails are a bit long so she’s always trying to nibble on them lol. She’s still a baby so I was told to keep her on formula and small seeds for now, but when she’s old enough I can’t wait to start giving her treats :) It’s actually too early to tell her gender but I think she’s a girl so far? I’ll find out eventually haha. Anyways, I’m honestly really lucky to have not had many problems so far. She’s so sweet and even lets me pet and scratch her already - thank you for all of the tips you provide! I know this video is a bit old but so many of them have been an absolute saviourr
My Daughter had several love birds and even the hand-feed one was a fight one. Just got a cockatiel and oh what a breath of fresh air she is great. I love these videos too, you made the right choice! :)
@@saltandlightEvie I really did! It’s already been almost 3 weeks and I just don’t have any regrets at all. She’s become absolutely obsessed with head scratches haha, she’s usually quiet but the second I stop petting her she just chirps (or sometimes screeches) at me until I start again which I honestly find hilarious. She’s also veryy dramatic, but still the cutest thing ever
Go us! Scary when mine gets cracky and bites a little harder I try not to react and use positive ending and give her space. We go for walks on the land and she has seeds and stuff. Good fun.
Hi, I found this video really useful. Thank you. I’m bringing my cockatiel home in a little under a week. And I feel a lot more prepared after checking out your channel. 😸
Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to see some 4 week old Cockatiels tomorrow but am trying to get as much information about caring for one before I make this important decision. Many years ago my family was given a Cockatiel from a friend who couldn't care for it anymore and it was never really that friendly. After seeing your video ,and many others, I now know why. It takes a lot of time and patience to have a good relationship with a bird. Again, thank you so much for your very informative video. I will definitely be watching more of them.
Ive been talking with my parents and they might get me a cockatiel during winter break this videos are hopefully gonna help thank you for ths information
I am preparing to adopt a pair of cockatiels from a rescue organization. They are at least 15 yrs old and the male has suffered some spousal abuse as a result of their previous living conditions. His poor head has been plucked bald. My previous bird was a Quaker who recently died. He was seven months when I got him and would have been 14 in January. I have been devouring videos about tiels on TH-cam to prepare for their arrival.Thank you so much for all the information. Because of my own age (72), I thought getting a senior bird would be a better choice. I hadn't planned on two, but they have been bonded for at least the last 15 years and it didn't seem right to separate them.
This vid is so correct!! Ppl who is trying to tame ur tiel, GO WATCH THIS VID OR U'LL REGRET IT!!! (me now wishing that I saw this vid while taming Fluffy and Tiki)
Hi Sophie, as always a very informative video again It will help me a lot with training and bonding Apu now I'm recovering from my surgery. Now I have a lot of time for it! Keep up the good work, a lot of people learn a lot from your video's. Many many thanks for all the time you put in it. Greetings from Belgium, Wim.
My bird cage is next to my bed. I also school from home and my desk is in the corner. They can see me at all times. I can take out the feeder next to them without freaking them out very much. I’ve had them for 2 days, their names and sunny and pico, they are 10 weeks old, I think I’m doing well
Thank you for a super informative video. New cockatiel owner and I didn't realise trying to pat and get her to sit on my hand was a bad idea. How do I get her used to being handled by me? We have only had her 3 days. Lots of passive interaction and she already seems more relaxed
from my experience of budgies and I'm only a beginner 5months in I find letting budgie out cage after 2 3 days Nd let them adjust to their new home have playground with toys or a t perch and tty interact with them on it by feeding Millet I now have recently got new cockatiel male who is 6 months old I've done same process with him so far he's alot more comfortable with me a week in today he's eating millet from me outside cage and exploring more
amazing tips!! thank you for the insightful video 🥰🥰 been doing months and months worth of research on birds (specifically budgies and tiels) so that im prepared when i have my own!
I've arleady had my cockatiel for 9 months, he wasnt exactly in my care so I couldn't tame him. I started recently and he doesn't get as scared as before when I approach the cage. I also try to do slow movements when approaching the cage, my question is can I still tame him even tho I've arleady had him for so long? I know it's most likely gonna take a few months but I have the time and patience
Hi Sophie, thank you so much for making these great videos. Much appreciated. I rescued 2 cockatiels about 5 days ago and I have been slowly approaching them. They are comfortable with eating millet from my hands. I can put my hand in the cage and they aren't so scared now. They are learning to step up on a stick. However, they still don't step up on my hand. Which is fine, they will take their time... I wanna know when should I let them out of their cage? Should I wait until they are hand-fed and not scared of me or should I let them out of their cage and let them explore on their own? My biggest concern is that if I let them out of the cage, they might not wanna get back to the cage, and when I try to get them in the cage, I will lose their trust. Any suggestions? Thank you so much again 🙂
Thanks so much for watching! :) I would only let them out if: 1. they will step up on to a stick (or you) consistently or 2. they will consistently target train You can use wither of these techniques to get them back in without losing trust so that would be the way forward!
@@BirdNerdSophie Thanks for getting back Sophie 🙂 Great!!! They are doing pretty good with the target training. Enjoying every second of the bonding process.
I just bought a bird two days ago and pulled out the box and she was on my finger, later that day she wanted to sit on my shoulder and now she is flying to me, kissing me, bobbing her head, preening me, etc. 10 weeks old currently. Within 3 hours the bird was letting me pet her and was playing with her toys. Same with my previous parakeet that I had. Maybe I have really good luck along side being somewhat good with the birds but they instantly took to me
I absolutely love your show and have learned a lot. I need to know where to buy bonding sticks and what do you put on the end , my boy, BBQ (he named himself ) has never wanted to “step up” so my breeder friend said to continue trying to but BBQ dislikes it and sets us back in his progress. If left alone he always comes to me, seems affectionate and will take a treat nicely from pinched fingers but as soon as I put the finger out for him to “step up” he flies away. I would very much like to try the stick method but don’t know what you call them and where to order them. Thank you for your show..BBQ and I thoroughly enjoy Fish and Chip and all the help you give us..oh..question..what nuts are safe?
Do you mean a target stick? If so then you can just use a chopstick 😊 I have a new video all about nuts, and an old video about conure step up which will apply for your situation too! 😊
Some sound advice, ive had a cockertiel for the last 24 years and hes still here, hes like a son to me. I would like another but i think i will wait it out because hes not very good with strangers but loves dogs and wont leave them alone when they visit.
Hi @birdnerdsophie! 👋 Was wondering if you could please possibly share where you purchased those colourful wooden triangle trays the boys are eating off of at 4:48? Thank you!!! 🦜💜
I've had my cockatiel for a year now. I've never been able to get him to step up on my finger he will get on my shoulder if I have a tree and I can walk around with him on my shoulder any advice on how I can get him to step up on my finger. Otherwise he's very happy bird he sings he can sing some songs he talks but he won't have anything to do with my hands. I really enjoy your videos thank you
my cockatiel is a year and half old. i got him almost 3 weeks ago. i sit next to his cage every day and spend as much as i can talking to him and whistling. the first days he was so scared, wouldn't move, wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink. it was starting to concern me. with the pass of the days he started to be more active with us, now he sings all the time, tho he's very shy, he gets scared of the birds outside and doesn't trust our hands. i believe he was never hand tamed before, he also doesn't want to eat anything else than just seeds, im trying so hard to make him eat vegetables. i tried to feed him with my hand 3 times, but still no results. i will keep trying. he also hasn't left the cage yet, i don't think it would be a good idea if he doesn't trust us. his wings are not clipped and he could harm himself if he gets scared of us. i think im doing a pretty good job, patience was never something i could bear but i will be patient for him.
Hi! Im so happy I found your channel, I’ve learned so much and it motivated me to adopt a young cockatiel ❤ I got him when he was 4 months old, before me he had a negligent owner who didn’t put perches on his cage, he had lice and didn’t have tail feathers . My cockatiel is now 6 months old and although he seems much more confident and enjoys playing with toys he is still avoiding perches and only uses his toys when im present. Im worried he may have some sort of condition on his feet due to always being crawling in his old cage. He also is very inactive, he eats well and his poos seems healthy. I have taken him to my avian vet in two ocassions for lice treatment and he found him healthy. Still his behavior worries me :/ do you think is normal for him to be so inactive and avoid perches at 6 months old? :/
Thanks for watching! Sounds like he is lucky to have found you! You could go for some thicker perches or platform perches for now until he’s able to use others!
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Hi Sophie I would like to know how to let my cockatiel out of their cage and make them come outside their cage and go back in whenever they want, after how many days r weeks should I open my cage n keep fr then to cm out on their own
I just bought it today, so after ther interactive part how long should I approximately wait and whats the method of making them come out of cage and not to be cage territorial
We recently took in a white face cockatiel and even though mum feeds him and gives him water yet he still won’t let her pat him this goes with both parents, yet all I do is just chill with him and he’ll curl up to me every time a pat him this goes with me and my siblings.
So I just got my cockatiel yesterday and I left a millet strip in there for him. Is it okay to leave it in there or should I take it out so he can make it out as a reward.
So I have a female cockatiel who's bonded nicely with me. I've had her for almost a year. Yesterday, I received a bit older male in need without a cage. After housing him in the tiny travel cage, I got whatever cage I could find for him today. He looks neglected but was used to the previous family. I'm back to zero with bonding with birds and came here for help. Thank you for the help as usual, I love your content! Hopefully he'll like us as his new family. I also have a question. My girl got a bit more energetic and curious since he's arrived. He doesn't let her come close to him though. I wonder if he observes our interaction with my girl since we've bonded perfectly. If so would it help with getting him to trust us? Would he be okay with my bird as well? He doesn't seem to like her right now. I just want to make him feel safe and comfortable asap, he really needs to be taken care of!
Hey! Thanks for watching :) Yes you can allow him to observe your interaction - birds are very good at learning through watching others! Be aware that there' no guarantee they'll get on well, but you can at least achieve tolerance. My boyfriend has a video on bonding two birds - it took two of our rescue conures 7+ months to fall in love!
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much for the reply, I subscribe to all of your and your boyfriend's social platforms, will look for it! Patience is the key I guess.
My cockatiel is very scared of us he don't allow us to touch. But sometimes he come near legs and touch his head but if we did any moment he immediately trys to bite. So how should i make him fearless please suggest me
@@BirdNerdSophie oooooh, yeah that lemonade is pretty good. I prefer Simply Lemonade 🤔. But yeah I stock up on those oranges at Christmas time. I think I still have a couple in my fridge now, because they had them out at Easter time which was odd. We normally only see them around Christmas.
I have a 8 month old male named tuna, hes fine with stepping up but when I present my finger, he bites. I don't wish to over step boundaries or make him scared. Any tips?
I've had my cockatiel 3 yrs 🙈 he doesn't like ppl so I've never tried to handle him ... I let him out, talk to him and bond in that way but he will attack and hissssss. Now I've changed things and spending 45 mins a day sitting with him and talking to him with some millet. So now I will see if this works 🙏
3 years? I’ve had mine three weeks and he lives on me. I only bribed him with millet for the first week. He knows the score now and knows how to call for me once he’s finished on top of his cage. He even understands his bed time haha. He even likes a kiss on his beak and chest. Don’t know what you’ve done to yours 😅
I will be getting my new cockatiel within the next couple weeks. I used to own 2 cockatiels as a child when my grandmother bred them. I always fed them a seed mix that had sunflower seeds in it. What would be considered a healthy diet for my bird so that millet treats would really excite them??
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much. Just brought my new cockatiel home lastnight. We are excited. He seems a little depressed. Not much bubbliness of a personality coming out just yet, but he is such a sweetheart.
Work on target training through the cage bars so they can approach if they feel comfortable- it sounds so simple but it’s a really powerful training technique!
I’m soo sad because i bought my cocktail a month ago and he’s still afraid of me. I tried giving him milet seeds and nothing. I talk to him gently but every time I come close to him Coco starts panicking and goes to the bottom of the cadge. I don’t know what else to do 😢I’m scared that he will be like this the whole time. Any tips ?
Hi, I'm a new bird mom. I just got a 6 week old cocktail that isn't weaned. The lady I got him from didn't want him and was trying to get rid of him. So I'm trying my best to care for him. He isn't tamed or hand fed. So feeding him is a learning experience for him and me. I've watched tons of feeding videos and follow formula instructions. He is still active in his cage, he is fully feathered, he does fly, and my observation of his poop is good. I have introduced mellet, pellets, and veggies. He eats the mellet very well and I have observed him drinking water now too. My concern is that I'm damaging any chance of bonding with him because of the feeding experience. I don't bother him other than to feed him. He is in his cage in our living room where he can see us from a distance. What can I do at this point to bond with him?
I’ve got my cockateil in an outside aviary do you think there’s a chance of taming him? He’s very scared of me and usually try’s to avoid being in a 2 foot radius of me despite being a hand reared one lol
In my childhood my parents had a cat, a dog and a budgie, pretty joey. All 3 pets got on with family well but the cat tried jumping upto the budgies cage once
I just got my cockatie today, he keeps biting my hand but chirps and wants to sit on my shoulder all day, how do I put him back in the cage since he hates my hand?
I don’t usually recommend getting birds you the cage until they’re target trained as if you have to catch them up every time you need to put them back, you’ll break trust!
I have been folowing your channel for the past two yaers yaer and a half. But quick questoin, shuowld i have my two cocketiels in the same cage or in seprate cages?
I bought a 8 month cockatiel that’s a male and he just keeps hissing like a cat and he doesn’t even eat his Millet spray he is playing with the toys I got him but it’s kinda hard to train him so can you make a video about how to tame a hissing cockatiel
These tips will apply to a hissing cockatiel too - spend some more time doing the passive interactions and go at his own pace - he might take longer to feel comfortable :)
@@BirdNerdSophie Just wanna say thank you for your tips. Probably 3 weeks ago my bird started eating from my and he loves my shoulder. He is not scared at me he just nibbles me. He also does the same thing to my family members. So clearly he is not scared from me and my family members.Once again I want to say thank you.☺️☺️
I've had my Cockatiel 3 days and from day one it won't leave me alone. it's on my laptop right now as I type, it won't let me use the restroom without sitting outside making sad noises. How common is it for them to be clingy?
When i got my bird home yesterday she climbed up onto my shoulder and wouldn’t leave, all she wants to do is sit on me. Is that okay? should i put her in her cage and let there be space or just let her hang out on me
@@BirdNerdSophie Awesome thank you! i got home today and i just left the cage door open and hung out next to her and she flew out onto me so im guessing she just wants a friend 😂 thank you for the quick reply
My cockateils (rescue already bonded) are coming home in 1 week. I heard someone say in another video that if they have eachother they wont bond to human and they will no longer be hand tame. Did you tame fish and chip at the same time?
Yes we got Chip and Fish at the same time! It’s a myth that they won’t bond with you if you get two at once! You just need to put plenty of effort and training in!
Hi i received two 7 month cocateils from pet smart a week ago and i talk to them all the time and give them millet outside cage but not yet taking it what do i do
Hi I’m unsure if you’ll see this but I’d like some advice! I just purchased a cockatiel as I had a pair and the female had passed away, making the male sad. She seems to be territorial and doesn’t seem too fond of my male cockatiel who’s just excited to have a new friend. I still have a lot to learn about cockatiels! How can I ease her into her new home?
Hey! She’s likely quite scared of being in a new environment! I have a video on trust, and also what to do when you bring a new bird home which would be worth watching!
Hi, your videos are very helpful, thank you. I recently got a Female Cockatiel from a friend who could not keep her, Daisy. Daisy is very friendly and loving she is always around us when we are home... we got another male a week ago, Coco so Daisy is not alone during the day when we are away. Daisy ignores Coco, he tries to get close to her but she hisses at him and walks away. We dont keep the birds in a cage, they are free roaming. Coco tends to hide under the dinning table all day, only comes out to eat and in the evening. I know he needs time but is there anything I can do to get him to come out from under the table?
Hey! Sounds like there are a few things going on - whilst free roaming can be good for some birds, it can also indicate to Daisy that the whole room is her territory which could make Coco uncomfortable as he is nervous of exploring another bird's territory. Also a week is a very short period of time to settle in, so I image that the longer he is there the more comfortable he will feel! Have you seen my trust building tips video?
hii! I'm new to your channel and i was wondering if you could help me out with an issue i have. Whenever i put my hand near my cockatiel (roughly 30cm away), he'll either attack me or just go to the other side of the cage :(. We have had him for around 4 years and he is about 4-5 years of age, he was hand-raised and fed also. He won't step up at all, hisses if you are near him and absolutely despises me. Please give me some tips to sort this out!
Have you seen my video on trust? Lots of things can play a part in this, from cage set up, diet and treat motivation so it’s good to evaluate all areas of his husbandry! Target training will also help too!
my finch birds always have millet available on their place . but I've gotta find something else to give to cocktail if i wanna get one . do you know anything? i mean something that would be healthy and don't be considered treat
@@BirdNerdSophie yes i mean in general . I'm saving money for a cocktail and now that i watched your video , i realized : i should provide something else for the bird and use millet only as treats . helpful video btw
@@behimezio they need a very varied diet of vegetables, sprouted items etc - they can’t just eat a seed mix - they need lots of things to keep them healthy 😊 I have a whole diet playlist which you might enjoy!
Hi,I just watched your video,it was great. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel 3 days ago that was raised in a colony setting and there was another cockatiel there as well. She keeps calling for the other birds but stops after about 6 chirps,she doesn’t step up but is friendly. I let her out of the cage to Rome around,but I guess that is wrong to do? How can I get her to step up and be friends with me.she just sits in her cage,and started to eat after 2 days.
Bonding with a bird is like bonding with any other living thing especially other humans, you don't just become friends instantaneously, you gotta work your way to be trusted and loved
Hi! I'm planning to adopt a baby cockatiel and want to let it roam freely in the house, so I wonder how to control it from pooping all over the house? 💕
I got my bird last year in June and he still hasn't bonded to me he'll respond to his name and hes only comfortable around me but he won't let me pick him up or put my hands in the cage what do you think I should do he also won't eat out of my hand or get any physical contact he won't go near me when hes out of the cage and I don't know if I should clip his wings or get him tamed by someone else but what should I do?
Whatever you do, please don’t clip his wings - it will cause so many more problems. What’s his diet like? How many hours of sleep does he get? Cage set up plays a role in it too so feel free to email me a picture (email address is on my channel about page)
I got 2 nymth cockatoo from the pet store yesterday, And it's been almsot 2 days since i got them. am scared cause they dont eat or drink water. so am begining to wonder if it is because the cage is to close to my bed. what should i do?
Im planning to get 2 2month baby cockatiels, but i wanna know can i fully tame them in same time? Will they talk in pair? How much time should i spend with them to bond?
Yes you can bond with them at the same time, no bird is guaranteed to talk whether they’re in a pair or alone, and bonding is continuous so as much time as you can!
It's been 14 days since I got my cockatiel, hes still scared but not much anymore. I sit next to him every day, I talk nicely to him, I sing to him. Watch tv. I'm using millet as a treat to bond with him and hes eating from my hand now and getting closer to me, NEVER forcing anything. I think I'm doing a great job and patience IS THE KEY. I used to have a parakeet that passed away and we were bonded, he was my best friend and would not leave me alone (I miss him so much) so I'm pretty much following the same bonding/taming steps I did with my parakeet. Cant wait for Alfredo to love me 🥰 soon.... I'm excited and I know its gonna be rewarding! I also made bird chop and I feed 2x a day mixed with the seed he was eating at the pet store.
You are doing an awesome job! Going at their own pace is so crucial and it builds and amazing relationship! 💙
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much! your videos are amazing and so educational. and yes, going at their own pace is the best option. I'm not in a rush, of course I want him to love me asap but I know that's gonna happen eventually 🙏🏻 birds are amazing creatures and I'm so happy I have a bird again in my life.
I bought new cockatiels and they are amazing but the problem is they are not used to me and I haven’t bonded with them I woke up in the morning and I was reading them a book I think I should just spend time near them the names are lexi and milo I hope I can bond with them soon!
This is my second day with cockatiels, I got 2 sunny and pico, I know this is right but I really want them to love me lol
Can you help me. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel,she was raised in a colony aviary. There was 1 other cockatiel with her and lovebirds and budgies. She was never taught to step up ,only free flying.I am leaving her alone,she runs back and forth ,and jumps up and down,trying to get out. I put my hand in and don’t move it,but she just runs under it. She is only interested in getting out and when she hears your birds,she chirps.what can I do to calm her down and relax?
DUDE that pokemon thing in the background on your wall is so ssickkkkkkkkkk omg that's so freakin cute
Thank you 😁
Respecting body language is so important! They're so complex, the way I learnt how to read budgie body language was just by constantly observing them and how they reacted to every situation, and that way I could connect the times they displayed a certain behaviour and figure out what it meant! They give so many subtle signs that can mean different things in different scenarios, it's difficult to learn what they mean just from videos!
Observing is them is so important! Even their subtle feather movements can indicate how they feel! There are a lot of videos of bird behaviour and meanings online which are really inaccurate which is concerning!
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My cockatiel loved hearing trying to talk to the others in the background 😂😂🫶🏽
That’s so cute 😊
I’m in the process of taming, not one, but TWO cockatiels (both males) I’ve had them since July last year, and I remember coming across this video only about 2 months ago?? Any videos I’ve watched before this one did NOT mention anything about passive interaction, so after finding this video, I started from scratch. I began doing passive interaction with both my birds, and was consistent with it. Almost immediately I noticed a change in their behavior. Overtime, they became less frightened when I’d walk near their cage, and just yesterday they both ate a treat that I held in my hand, which was a HUGE milestone for them :). Overall, I just wanted to say that I’m very happy that I stumbled upon this video. It’s very informative and I would definitely recommend it to any new cockatiel owner :)
Hi Laura, thanks for watching! I'm so pleased that you have found this video useful 😊💙
I love how she has little intermissions of the boys goofing around
They love to show off :)
My kids found a cockatiel outside and we have him two weeks now. Thank you for your videos! Only for them I wouldn't have a clue ❤
Glad to help!
We have had ours for around 3 years now we used to get him out all the time but we haven’t had enough time recently and it seemed like he lost trust a bit but this helped us get him back to loving us again
Glad you found it useful!
Hi Sophie. This was really useful for me, as I got a cockatiel a couple months ago. I’ve been interacting with him every day and he’s already learned target training and learned to step up. As you mentioned in the video, I NEVER forced him beyond his comfort zone, and I always respected his boundaries. I treated every interaction as a training session, and ended each session on a positive note. I’ve also lowered my expectations and kept them reasonable and realistic. So far, he is comfortable with me and will step onto my finger and shoulder, but as soon as I start walking away from the cage with him (even if I’m feeding him millet, his favorite treat), he flies back. He eats his meals outside of the cage and there hasn’t been anything that should make him view the outside of his cage negatively, and from what I know, he hasn’t had any previous trauma. Advice would be appreciated!!!❤
Like you’ve been doing already - baby steps! When he’s on your hand, take one step away, then a step back to the cage (which may be more reinforcing than treats right now!) and build on that! 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you!
Soon I’m about to get a cockatiel and this video really helps!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Coming back here after recently rearing 3 baby tiels (We've had their mum, Pepper for about 3 and a half years now and wanted her to have some babies so we can keep some as company for her) Pepper was 6 months old and very shy when we got her, thanks to your videos she's much warmer now! (Does training, loves scritches etc) I gotta say though, hand rearing the babies has been such a different experience! They are all wonderfully friendly, clever and playful. For example, they were out and about for playtime today and out of curiousity, I held out my hand and called them, and 2 of them flew straight too me! One even landed on top of her brother haha. This amazed me as this trick took several sessions of training with Pepper, and the babies didn't even need to be taught at all! They are about 9 weeks old, for context :D
I'm glad to hear that my videos were helpful 😊
I am getting my first cockatiel in 2 days. So exited and preparing for him. I have been thinking about getting a bird for 2 years and just found this 2 year old cockatiel that the owners did not have time for any more. Hope he won't take too long to settle in 😁
Woah,Plz take good care of it.cuz my first bird died on my bday.
Congratulations on your new feathered friend 🥰
I found my cockatiels at a local pet shop just before the holiday. They were given to the shop because the owner couldn't take them to their new place out of state they told me. It's been less than a week, but they are making remarkable progress. The girl Evee is always wanting outside of cage time and constantly asking for pets and attention. The male Edwin is still very shy and hesitant but he's not running away from me anymore. Thank you for your video, it's been very informative and helpful in my new journey with my cockatiels. I have a pair of budgies who are beyond timid so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make much progress with my new birds.
Congrats on your new flock members, and glad to hear that they are making good progress! The techniques will work with your budgies too 😊
Thank you for this introduction in how to befriend and build trust!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you, such great advice! I am getting my cockatiel this weekend. I did have one many years ago, they are delightful, sweet birds!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is one of the channels I trust most!
Aw thank you so much 💙😊
Id reccomed to everyone getting their new bird, to interact day 1. This doesn't mean to touch and cuddle them (Unless they are comfortable) but just let them explore your house, get a play stand, let them watch you and the family OUT of the cage. Letting them 'settle in" can lead to them being cage territorial and doesn't help a lot in bonding and traing. Having a good diet, proper cage, toys, perches and training techniques. Then just go at their pace and respect their body langue.
I am all for interacting on day one but from my experience, I don’t feel that little birds do well coming straight out. We made this mistake with Chip and Fish and they crash landed and spooked and panic flew round the room multiple times, we were lucky they didn’t injure themselves, and these were ‘hand tame and friendly’ baby birds. Also if a bird doesn’t know how to step up or isn’t confident in the bee hone it has got to, then people will possibly have problems getting them back into their cage. It’s a very overwhelming experience coming to a bee hone with bee people, and I prefer to let them observe their surroundings first.
We haven’t experienced cafe territorial behaviour with our birds, but if people don’t allow them out for a long time, I’m sure that can happen. I know there are other youtubers who say get them out immediately etc but it’s not something I agree with based on my experience!
But as I say, I’m all for interaction from day one of the bird is receptive to it! Treats, chatting etc!
Thanks for watching 💙
@@BirdNerdSophie Thats a rough experince! And everyone has their own opions (I respect yours, thanks for respecing mine) Ive just found in my experince that when I let my first birds "settle in" it took so much longer to get them to just step up (8 months) rather than my rescue teil, in 2 months she was enyoing head scratches. I do know every bird is diffrent. But she was also very cage territoral. I also think training is the great way to go
Just got a 3 month old i let him out he knows how to step up but refuses most of the time he flies up near to the ceiling and i can barely get him down but he also refuses to be in his cage since he grew up flying free in a huge room idk what to do lol
I just got my cockatiel yesterday and your videos have been SUCH a big help!
I was originally planning on getting two male lovebirds but somehow I ended up falling in love with her, which was a bit impulsive of me and I thought I would struggle a lot since I didn’t know as much about them, but taking care of her so far has been such a delight.
I can tell she’s still a little skittish around me, and I’ve been very patient with her but overall she’s been a lot more comfortable than I would’ve expected. I realised she was actually more or less hand trained already because she has no problem stepping up on my fingers or even sitting on my shoulder! Although my nails are a bit long so she’s always trying to nibble on them lol. She’s still a baby so I was told to keep her on formula and small seeds for now, but when she’s old enough I can’t wait to start giving her treats :)
It’s actually too early to tell her gender but I think she’s a girl so far? I’ll find out eventually haha. Anyways, I’m honestly really lucky to have not had many problems so far. She’s so sweet and even lets me pet and scratch her already - thank you for all of the tips you provide! I know this video is a bit old but so many of them have been an absolute saviourr
Thank you so much for watching and congrats on your new feathered friend 🥰
My Daughter had several love birds and even the hand-feed one was a fight one. Just got a cockatiel and oh what a breath of fresh air she is great. I love these videos too, you made the right choice! :)
@@saltandlightEvie I really did! It’s already been almost 3 weeks and I just don’t have any regrets at all. She’s become absolutely obsessed with head scratches haha, she’s usually quiet but the second I stop petting her she just chirps (or sometimes screeches) at me until I start again which I honestly find hilarious. She’s also veryy dramatic, but still the cutest thing ever
Go us! Scary when mine gets cracky and bites a little harder I try not to react and use positive ending and give her space. We go for walks on the land and she has seeds and stuff. Good fun.
Hi, I found this video really useful. Thank you. I’m bringing my cockatiel home in a little under a week. And I feel a lot more prepared after checking out your channel. 😸
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to see some 4 week old Cockatiels tomorrow but am trying to get as much information about caring for one before I make this important decision. Many years ago my family was given a Cockatiel from a friend who couldn't care for it anymore and it was never really that friendly. After seeing your video ,and many others, I now know why. It takes a lot of time and patience to have a good relationship with a bird. Again, thank you so much for your very informative video. I will definitely be watching more of them.
Thank you so much for watching 💙😊
currently sitting next to my new and first cockatiel watching your videos ❤
Congrats on your new feathered friend 😊
Thank you so much it’s been two weeks and my cockatiels will already fly to me and step up
That's awesome 😍
Very informative, getting my first cockatiel very excited thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
hi.i have 1 n half years old tiel.i just got them yesterday.ive been watching your videos.keep it up. i wish i can get my tiel tamed soon ☺️
Congrats on your new feathered friend! 💙😊 thanks for watching!
So close to 5k😀😀.Amazing tips🥰🥰
Thank you 💙😊
Ive been talking with my parents and they might get me a cockatiel during winter break this videos are hopefully gonna help thank you for ths information
They are definitely a big commitment so I'm glad you find my videos useful!
I am preparing to adopt a pair of cockatiels from a rescue organization. They are at least 15 yrs old and the male has suffered some spousal abuse as a result of their previous living conditions. His poor head has been plucked bald. My previous bird was a Quaker who recently died. He was seven months when I got him and would have been 14 in January. I have been devouring videos about tiels on TH-cam to prepare for their arrival.Thank you so much for all the information. Because of my own age (72), I thought getting a senior bird would be a better choice. I hadn't planned on two, but they have been bonded for at least the last 15 years and it didn't seem right to separate them.
I hope they settle in well for you 💙
This vid is so correct!! Ppl who is trying to tame ur tiel, GO WATCH THIS VID OR U'LL REGRET IT!!! (me now wishing that I saw this vid while taming Fluffy and Tiki)
Haha glad you liked it!
Hi Sophie, as always a very informative video again
It will help me a lot with training and bonding Apu now I'm recovering from my surgery. Now I have a lot of time for it!
Keep up the good work, a lot of people learn a lot from your video's. Many many thanks for all the time you put in it.
Greetings from Belgium, Wim.
Thanks Wim, wishing you a speedy recovery!
Wow I love this video, thanks for all your tips, they are great. I have got a young Cockatiel and hes gorgeous. 😎🤗❤️
Glad you enjoyed it 💙😊
Omg ur soo close to 5k subscribers!!!! Woohoo!
Exciting 😊💙
@@BirdNerdSophie yeah 🤗💕
Your birds are beautiful great advice and I love Pokémon card with birdies so cool ❤
Thanks so much 😊
My bird cage is next to my bed. I also school from home and my desk is in the corner. They can see me at all times. I can take out the feeder next to them without freaking them out very much. I’ve had them for 2 days, their names and sunny and pico, they are 10 weeks old, I think I’m doing well
Those are cute names 😍
Are they tame now?
Thank you so much for these helpful information it works with my birds
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you for this informative video 🙏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Literally just got my first Cockatiel, looking forward to bonding and training him/her its only 16 weeks old i was told
Congrats on your new little one! 😊🦜
@@BirdNerdSophie What sort of feed mix would u recomend my bird doesnt seem to like sunflower seeds it throws them out the cage or onto the floor
@@neilclasper3678 this is what cockatiels need to eat: th-cam.com/video/YwSMGWBfmTI/w-d-xo.html
I watched this vid in my living room where my bird is and he started chirping when he heard yours 🤣🤣
Haha this happens a lot apparently 🤣
Thank you for a super informative video. New cockatiel owner and I didn't realise trying to pat and get her to sit on my hand was a bad idea. How do I get her used to being handled by me? We have only had her 3 days. Lots of passive interaction and she already seems more relaxed
Glad you found it useful! You can place your hand very still in the cage and let her come up to you if she wants to!
I did Bond w/ him.." I Do Everything He Tells me to " 😂🎉❤
🤣🤣🤣
🤣 I know that feeling.
from my experience of budgies and I'm only a beginner 5months in I find letting budgie out cage after 2 3 days Nd let them adjust to their new home have playground with toys or a t perch and tty interact with them on it by feeding Millet I now have recently got new cockatiel male who is 6 months old I've done same process with him so far he's alot more comfortable with me a week in today he's eating millet from me outside cage and exploring more
Glad to hear he's settling in!
amazing tips!! thank you for the insightful video 🥰🥰 been doing months and months worth of research on birds (specifically budgies and tiels) so that im prepared when i have my own!
Glad you sniped the video 😊
Thank you for these videos!
Thanks for watching 😊
Wow..thank you so much! Your advices are really helpful. Regards from Greece.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Hi Sophie, excellent informative video
Glad you liked it - thanks for watching 😊
I've arleady had my cockatiel for 9 months, he wasnt exactly in my care so I couldn't tame him. I started recently and he doesn't get as scared as before when I approach the cage. I also try to do slow movements when approaching the cage, my question is can I still tame him even tho I've arleady had him for so long? I know it's most likely gonna take a few months but I have the time and patience
Yes you can absolutely tame him even though it’s been some time 😊
Hi Sophie, thank you so much for making these great videos. Much appreciated. I rescued 2 cockatiels about 5 days ago and I have been slowly approaching them. They are comfortable with eating millet from my hands. I can put my hand in the cage and they aren't so scared now. They are learning to step up on a stick. However, they still don't step up on my hand. Which is fine, they will take their time... I wanna know when should I let them out of their cage? Should I wait until they are hand-fed and not scared of me or should I let them out of their cage and let them explore on their own? My biggest concern is that if I let them out of the cage, they might not wanna get back to the cage, and when I try to get them in the cage, I will lose their trust. Any suggestions? Thank you so much again 🙂
Thanks so much for watching! :) I would only let them out if:
1. they will step up on to a stick (or you) consistently
or
2. they will consistently target train
You can use wither of these techniques to get them back in without losing trust so that would be the way forward!
@@BirdNerdSophie Thanks for getting back Sophie 🙂 Great!!! They are doing pretty good with the target training. Enjoying every second of the bonding process.
I just bought a bird two days ago and pulled out the box and she was on my finger, later that day she wanted to sit on my shoulder and now she is flying to me, kissing me, bobbing her head, preening me, etc. 10 weeks old currently. Within 3 hours the bird was letting me pet her and was playing with her toys. Same with my previous parakeet that I had. Maybe I have really good luck along side being somewhat good with the birds but they instantly took to me
That’s awesome 😊
Another super useful video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I absolutely love your show and have learned a lot. I need to know where to buy bonding sticks and what do you put on the end , my boy, BBQ (he named himself ) has never wanted to “step up” so my breeder friend said to continue trying to but BBQ dislikes it and sets us back in his progress. If left alone he always comes to me, seems affectionate and will take a treat nicely from pinched fingers but as soon as I put the finger out for him to “step up” he flies away. I would very much like to try the stick method but don’t know what you call them and where to order them. Thank you for your show..BBQ and I thoroughly enjoy Fish and Chip and all the help you give us..oh..question..what nuts are safe?
Do you mean a target stick? If so then you can just use a chopstick 😊 I have a new video all about nuts, and an old video about conure step up which will apply for your situation too! 😊
Some sound advice, ive had a cockertiel for the last 24 years and hes still here, hes like a son to me. I would like another but i think i will wait it out because hes not very good with strangers but loves dogs and wont leave them alone when they visit.
Thanks for watching 😊
Hi @birdnerdsophie! 👋
Was wondering if you could please possibly share where you purchased those colourful wooden triangle trays the boys are eating off of at 4:48? Thank you!!!
🦜💜
They are from Northern Parrots :)
Useful video! Catching up with some videos lol
Haha lots of viewing material!
I've had my cockatiel for a year now. I've never been able to get him to step up on my finger he will get on my shoulder if I have a tree and I can walk around with him on my shoulder any advice on how I can get him to step up on my finger. Otherwise he's very happy bird he sings he can sing some songs he talks but he won't have anything to do with my hands. I really enjoy your videos thank you
Have you tried target training? 😊
my cockatiel is a year and half old. i got him almost 3 weeks ago.
i sit next to his cage every day and spend as much as i can talking to him and whistling. the first days he was so scared, wouldn't move, wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink. it was starting to concern me. with the pass of the days he started to be more active with us, now he sings all the time, tho he's very shy, he gets scared of the birds outside and doesn't trust our hands. i believe he was never hand tamed before, he also doesn't want to eat anything else than just seeds, im trying so hard to make him eat vegetables.
i tried to feed him with my hand 3 times, but still no results. i will keep trying. he also hasn't left the cage yet, i don't think it would be a good idea if he doesn't trust us. his wings are not clipped and he could harm himself if he gets scared of us.
i think im doing a pretty good job, patience was never something i could bear but i will be patient for him.
Diet conversion can take time but don’t give up! Have you seen my video on it?
Useful video
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much i just got a new cockatiel and its only 9 weeks old
Congrats 🥳
Sooo cute ❤
Thank you!
Hi! Im so happy I found your channel, I’ve learned so much and it motivated me to adopt a young cockatiel ❤ I got him when he was 4 months old, before me he had a negligent owner who didn’t put perches on his cage, he had lice and didn’t have tail feathers . My cockatiel is now 6 months old and although he seems much more confident and enjoys playing with toys he is still avoiding perches and only uses his toys when im present. Im worried he may have some sort of condition on his feet due to always being crawling in his old cage. He also is very inactive, he eats well and his poos seems healthy. I have taken him to my avian vet in two ocassions for lice treatment and he found him healthy. Still his behavior worries me :/ do you think is normal for him to be so inactive and avoid perches at 6 months old? :/
Thanks for watching! Sounds like he is lucky to have found you! You could go for some thicker perches or platform perches for now until he’s able to use others!
@@BirdNerdSophie I’ll Try that, thank you so much :)
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Haha thank you so much for all of your support! 😊💙 hope you and the birds are okay!
I just got my cocktail two days ago..he is one year old and very sweet but Idk when should start getting him out of cage and how can i do it.
I’d only recommend starting to get him out when he will step up onto your hand in the cage or when he is target trained!
Hi Sophie I would like to know how to let my cockatiel out of their cage and make them come outside their cage and go back in whenever they want, after how many days r weeks should I open my cage n keep fr then to cm out on their own
I just bought it today, so after ther interactive part how long should I approximately wait and whats the method of making them come out of cage and not to be cage territorial
The bet thing to do is target train your bird so you can get them back in without breaking trust!
@@BirdNerdSophie can u suggest on how to do that
Hi! Can you tell me where you got that colorful octagon that the birds were feeding on.
It’s a set of triangles from Northern Parrots 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie
thank you!
We recently took in a white face cockatiel and even though mum feeds him and gives him water yet he still won’t let her pat him this goes with both parents, yet all I do is just chill with him and he’ll curl up to me every time a pat him this goes with me and my siblings.
That’s very cute! 😊
So I just got my cockatiel yesterday and I left a millet strip in there for him. Is it okay to leave it in there or should I take it out so he can make it out as a reward.
Yes definitely take it out and only offer during bonding and training 😊
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
3:57 now all my life is abt training and food when I want to pet a bird I find myself in the same cycle😐
So I have a female cockatiel who's bonded nicely with me. I've had her for almost a year. Yesterday, I received a bit older male in need without a cage. After housing him in the tiny travel cage, I got whatever cage I could find for him today. He looks neglected but was used to the previous family. I'm back to zero with bonding with birds and came here for help. Thank you for the help as usual, I love your content! Hopefully he'll like us as his new family.
I also have a question. My girl got a bit more energetic and curious since he's arrived. He doesn't let her come close to him though. I wonder if he observes our interaction with my girl since we've bonded perfectly. If so would it help with getting him to trust us? Would he be okay with my bird as well? He doesn't seem to like her right now. I just want to make him feel safe and comfortable asap, he really needs to be taken care of!
Hey! Thanks for watching :) Yes you can allow him to observe your interaction - birds are very good at learning through watching others! Be aware that there' no guarantee they'll get on well, but you can at least achieve tolerance. My boyfriend has a video on bonding two birds - it took two of our rescue conures 7+ months to fall in love!
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much for the reply, I subscribe to all of your and your boyfriend's social platforms, will look for it! Patience is the key I guess.
My cockatiel is very scared of us he don't allow us to touch. But sometimes he come near legs and touch his head but if we did any moment he immediately trys to bite. So how should i make him fearless please suggest me
I’d recommend checking out my video on trust 😊
Omg I love chocolate oranges. I wish they were available year round in the US.
They are amazing! But you guys have one of my favourite drinks - Minute Maid Lemonade! It’s been a long time since I’ve had it! 😟
@@BirdNerdSophie oooooh, yeah that lemonade is pretty good. I prefer Simply Lemonade 🤔. But yeah I stock up on those oranges at Christmas time. I think I still have a couple in my fridge now, because they had them out at Easter time which was odd. We normally only see them around Christmas.
I have a 8 month old male named tuna, hes fine with stepping up but when I present my finger, he bites. I don't wish to over step boundaries or make him scared. Any tips?
This video shows you how to get your bird used to hands/fingers! th-cam.com/video/CIFRw1qaow4/w-d-xo.html
I've had my cockatiel 3 yrs 🙈 he doesn't like ppl so I've never tried to handle him ... I let him out, talk to him and bond in that way but he will attack and hissssss. Now I've changed things and spending 45 mins a day sitting with him and talking to him with some millet. So now I will see if this works 🙏
3 years? I’ve had mine three weeks and he lives on me. I only bribed him with millet for the first week. He knows the score now and knows how to call for me once he’s finished on top of his cage. He even understands his bed time haha. He even likes a kiss on his beak and chest. Don’t know what you’ve done to yours 😅
I will be getting my new cockatiel within the next couple weeks. I used to own 2 cockatiels as a child when my grandmother bred them. I always fed them a seed mix that had sunflower seeds in it. What would be considered a healthy diet for my bird so that millet treats would really excite them??
I have a whole parrot nutrition and diet playlist on here that you will find useful as it has loads of info! :)
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much. Just brought my new cockatiel home lastnight. We are excited. He seems a little depressed. Not much bubbliness of a personality coming out just yet, but he is such a sweetheart.
@@lisamckinnon911 you might benefit from my latest video 😊
hi sophie how do i stop my cockatiels from flying away when ever i get close i think they are18 month old approx
Work on target training through the cage bars so they can approach if they feel comfortable- it sounds so simple but it’s a really powerful training technique!
I’m soo sad because i bought my cocktail a month ago and he’s still afraid of me. I tried giving him milet seeds and nothing. I talk to him gently but every time I come close to him Coco starts panicking and goes to the bottom of the cadge. I don’t know what else to do 😢I’m scared that he will be like this the whole time.
Any tips ?
I’d recommend watching my most recent video on trust! Some birds take months to bond to us and that’s okay!
Hi, I'm a new bird mom. I just got a 6 week old cocktail that isn't weaned. The lady I got him from didn't want him and was trying to get rid of him. So I'm trying my best to care for him.
He isn't tamed or hand fed. So feeding him is a learning experience for him and me. I've watched tons of feeding videos and follow formula instructions. He is still active in his cage, he is fully feathered, he does fly, and my observation of his poop is good. I have introduced mellet, pellets, and veggies. He eats the mellet very well and I have observed him drinking water now too.
My concern is that I'm damaging any chance of bonding with him because of the feeding experience. I don't bother him other than to feed him. He is in his cage in our living room where he can see us from a distance. What can I do at this point to bond with him?
I'd recommend watching my trust video - having some positive experiences as well as the feeding experiences will help with your relationship!
I’ve got my cockateil in an outside aviary do you think there’s a chance of taming him? He’s very scared of me and usually try’s to avoid being in a 2 foot radius of me despite being a hand reared one lol
Yes it’s absolutely possible! It can take time and specific training techniques but it’s totally possible 😊
In my childhood my parents had a cat, a dog and a budgie, pretty joey. All 3 pets got on with family well but the cat tried jumping upto the budgies cage once
I just got my cockatie today, he keeps biting my hand but chirps and wants to sit on my shoulder all day, how do I put him back in the cage since he hates my hand?
I don’t usually recommend getting birds you the cage until they’re target trained as if you have to catch them up every time you need to put them back, you’ll break trust!
I am watching ur video right now near my cocktiels cage and it slightly scooted near me so I tilted my phone so she can see ur other 2 birds 😄
Haha that’s so cute 🥰
Thanks for saying how to tame
Thanks for watching!
I have been folowing your channel for the past two yaers yaer and a half. But quick questoin, shuowld i have my two cocketiels in the same cage or in seprate cages?
Hey! Yes I recognise your name from precious comments 😊 it depends if they get along and seek out each other’s company or not!
@@BirdNerdSophie thanks 🤗😊
I bought a 8 month cockatiel that’s a male and he just keeps hissing like a cat and he doesn’t even eat his Millet spray he is playing with the toys I got him but it’s kinda hard to train him so can you make a video about how to tame a hissing cockatiel
These tips will apply to a hissing cockatiel too - spend some more time doing the passive interactions and go at his own pace - he might take longer to feel comfortable :)
@@BirdNerdSophie Just wanna say thank you for your tips. Probably 3 weeks ago my bird started eating from my and he loves my shoulder. He is not scared at me he just nibbles me. He also does the same thing to my family members. So clearly he is not scared from me and my family members.Once again I want to say thank you.☺️☺️
I've had my Cockatiel 3 days and from day one it won't leave me alone. it's on my laptop right now as I type, it won't let me use the restroom without sitting outside making sad noises. How common is it for them to be clingy?
It’s very common but you can train independence over time!
i love your videos keep up the good work
Thank you so much! 😍
When i got my bird home yesterday she climbed up onto my shoulder and wouldn’t leave, all she wants to do is sit on me. Is that okay? should i put her in her cage and let there be space or just let her hang out on me
If she wants to interact then that's totally fine!
@@BirdNerdSophie Awesome thank you! i got home today and i just left the cage door open and hung out next to her and she flew out onto me so im guessing she just wants a friend 😂 thank you for the quick reply
My cockateils (rescue already bonded) are coming home in 1 week. I heard someone say in another video that if they have eachother they wont bond to human and they will no longer be hand tame. Did you tame fish and chip at the same time?
Yes we got Chip and Fish at the same time! It’s a myth that they won’t bond with you if you get two at once! You just need to put plenty of effort and training in!
Hi i received two 7 month cocateils from pet smart a week ago and i talk to them all the time and give them millet outside cage but not yet taking it what do i do
Give it time, some birds take much longer to trust enough to take treats!
Hi I’m unsure if you’ll see this but I’d like some advice! I just purchased a cockatiel as I had a pair and the female had passed away, making the male sad. She seems to be territorial and doesn’t seem too fond of my male cockatiel who’s just excited to have a new friend. I still have a lot to learn about cockatiels! How can I ease her into her new home?
Hey! She’s likely quite scared of being in a new environment! I have a video on trust, and also what to do when you bring a new bird home which would be worth watching!
@@BirdNerdSophiethank you so much I’ll give it a watch ❤️
Hi, your videos are very helpful, thank you. I recently got a Female Cockatiel from a friend who could not keep her, Daisy. Daisy is very friendly and loving she is always around us when we are home... we got another male a week ago, Coco so Daisy is not alone during the day when we are away. Daisy ignores Coco, he tries to get close to her but she hisses at him and walks away. We dont keep the birds in a cage, they are free roaming. Coco tends to hide under the dinning table all day, only comes out to eat and in the evening. I know he needs time but is there anything I can do to get him to come out from under the table?
Hey! Sounds like there are a few things going on - whilst free roaming can be good for some birds, it can also indicate to Daisy that the whole room is her territory which could make Coco uncomfortable as he is nervous of exploring another bird's territory.
Also a week is a very short period of time to settle in, so I image that the longer he is there the more comfortable he will feel!
Have you seen my trust building tips video?
hii! I'm new to your channel and i was wondering if you could help me out with an issue i have.
Whenever i put my hand near my cockatiel (roughly 30cm away), he'll either attack me or just go to the other side of the cage :(. We have had him for around 4 years and he is about 4-5 years of age, he was hand-raised and fed also. He won't step up at all, hisses if you are near him and absolutely despises me. Please give me some tips to sort this out!
Have you seen my video on trust? Lots of things can play a part in this, from cage set up, diet and treat motivation so it’s good to evaluate all areas of his husbandry! Target training will also help too!
my finch birds always have millet available on their place . but I've gotta find something else to give to cocktail if i wanna get one . do you know anything?
i mean something that would be healthy and don't be considered treat
Do you mean what to feed them in general, or what to use for training?
@@BirdNerdSophie yes i mean in general . I'm saving money for a cocktail and now that i watched your video , i realized : i should provide something else for the bird and use millet only as treats .
helpful video btw
@@behimezio they need a very varied diet of vegetables, sprouted items etc - they can’t just eat a seed mix - they need lots of things to keep them healthy 😊 I have a whole diet playlist which you might enjoy!
@@BirdNerdSophie thanks . gonna check it out
Hi,I just watched your video,it was great. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel 3 days ago that was raised in a colony setting and there was another cockatiel there as well. She keeps calling for the other birds but stops after about 6 chirps,she doesn’t step up but is friendly. I let her out of the cage to Rome around,but I guess that is wrong to do? How can I get her to step up and be friends with me.she just sits in her cage,and started to eat after 2 days.
I have a step up training video and a trust video too which you might find useful 😊
Bonding with a bird is like bonding with any other living thing especially other humans, you don't just become friends instantaneously, you gotta work your way to be trusted and loved
Totally agree 😊
Hi! I'm planning to adopt a baby cockatiel and want to let it roam freely in the house, so I wonder how to control it from pooping all over the house? 💕
There’s not ok much you can do as they poop every 15 mins and potty training them can lead to health issues!
@@BirdNerdSophie ohh I understand, thank you so much! 💓
Should i get one first and tame it or it is advised to get a pair ?
A pair!
I got my bird last year in June and he still hasn't bonded to me he'll respond to his name and hes only comfortable around me but he won't let me pick him up or put my hands in the cage what do you think I should do he also won't eat out of my hand or get any physical contact he won't go near me when hes out of the cage and I don't know if I should clip his wings or get him tamed by someone else but what should I do?
Whatever you do, please don’t clip his wings - it will cause so many more problems.
What’s his diet like?
How many hours of sleep does he get?
Cage set up plays a role in it too so feel free to email me a picture (email address is on my channel about page)
I got 2 nymth cockatoo from the pet store yesterday, And it's been almsot 2 days since i got them. am scared cause they dont eat or drink water. so am begining to wonder if it is because the cage is to close to my bed. what should i do?
It could be! Coming to a new home is a very scary experience for many birds so it will take them some time to settle!
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you
I have a scared bird that usually hisses and bites me, I've been trying my best to tame him but I can't really figure it out
Have you seen my video on trust?
Where did you get the pokemon painting I'd love to get one of my wee girl
It’s from Pokepet Shop 😊
Im planning to get 2 2month baby cockatiels, but i wanna know can i fully tame them in same time? Will they talk in pair? How much time should i spend with them to bond?
Yes you can bond with them at the same time, no bird is guaranteed to talk whether they’re in a pair or alone, and bonding is continuous so as much time as you can!