posted 10-02-2003 08:15 PM           

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Ever time that I pick up my cockatiel and try to pet him or even touch him at all other then to hold him he bite me. It dont hurt but I need to know what I can do, to let me and others touch him. Because I am going to take him to a pre-school and I dont him to bite the little kids.

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posted 11-20-2003 08:37 PM           

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have the wings been clipped? if not than that would be a good idea, even if he bites you must show him that it won't cause you to stop trying, after a while the bird will be more and more comfertable with your touch, good luck

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posted 11-26-2003 06:54 PM           

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Hey

I would suggest getting him out everyday for a while and just holding him. Get him to trust you and say no when he bites you then set him aside and don't hold him for a minute he will eventually learn no and will become more attached to you.Then you shouldn't have anymore biting problems (it worked for me) but every bird is different. let me know if this works

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posted 12-03-2003 10:14 AM         

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Well, did you get him from the pet store?? If you did its because he wasn't ever socialized as a baby. its always better to get your pets from a breeder and birds that have been hand fed.

Try taking him out every day and wear a pair of gloves. gently rub the back of his/her neck and pet its chest. Keep doing it wether it likes it or not.

If its a male, and your a male, you may have some issues with dominance. Mainly the birds like the opposite sex. Alex is our female Yellow Pearl, she's tolorable to women, but really likes men. My mother-in-laws bird is a male and loves me.

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posted 12-03-2003 10:37 AM         

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I would advise you not to tell your bird NO! or hit him when he bites. Birds don't understand that kind of discipline. Instead of trying to get him to trust you by picking him up and holding him slow things down a bit. Practice putting your hand in the cage with the bird and leaving it there for 3-5 min. Do this 1-2 times daily until the bird is comfortable with your hand being around. Then you can try to stroke it's back gently. When it's ok with you stroking it see if you can get it to "step up" on your hand by softly nudging it's chest with the side of your finger. Be gentle and don't poke it. Speak softly to the bird so it feels secure and knows that you're not going to hurt it. Don't try to pick up the bird by grabbing. This causes stress and will make the bird angry. Also, a common mistake made by bird owners is keeping direct eye contact with the bird while closing the gap between you and it. The bird might take this as a threat because this is how predators act in wild. Try this and get back to me! Good Luck!

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posted 12-13-2003 06:34 PM         

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Well mybird Pearl she is a cockatiel and when I take her out of the cage and sometimes she bites me. When I have her my dad says that I bother her and she gets annoyed so she bites me. Thats all i have

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