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If your cockatiel was not hand tamed then she may be less social and not as handleable. It will take a lot of time and patience to get her hand tame. Try using treats and just leaving your hand in there until she is more used to you. You can find video,guides online for,hand taming your bird. Some birds never tame up and are always less social, but with patience many will come around. Good luck to you!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I don't think adding another bird will necessarily teach TJ to be "trained." Instead, I would recommend spending time bonding together. Does TJ have a favorite treat? Begin by offering that every time you approach the cage, without any other interaction. Once he is comfortable, you can then start offering it from your hand, and then move on to petting him. If at any time he becomes stressed or nervous, going back to the previous step he was OK with for a while is best until he is comfortable again. If he is biting softly, it may be more that he is exploring his environment (and you) as a way to interact. Offering a toy or fun thing you can both play with may help. However, if he is hissing, backing away, and the biting, it can indicate he is stressed out by the situation and needs some time to himself. Not every bird will bond closely with every person, so even if he doesn't seem completely comfortable with you, you can still offer enrichment through new toys, play spaces, etc, and e
Updated on August 12th, 2025
What you can do really depends on what the cause is, so trying to find the cause is best. If you suspect illness, seeking out a vet appointment is a good first step to rule out any health issues or pain that can cause behavioral changes. Sometimes, aggression can be caused by boredom, stress or even an urge to mate. Adding in enriching toys or allowing Coco to explore his environment may help with boredom and keep him happier and occupied. Moving his cage to someplace quieter or without harassment by other pets and people can help reduce stress in addition to adding some fun toys or treats to play with. If he is trying to mate, sometimes changing the daylight hours and decrease protein amount in the diet can help, as well as distraction with interactive toys/ignoring/avoiding the behavior. If he does seem stressed and lash out, giving him a chance to calm down and relax before interacting again may also help.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Charlie and including photos. The female could be becoming territorial due to hormones, trying to protect her prospective nest. Agreed that cage in picture is too small for long term habitation. Can you place a divider in the cage, acquire another larger cage? You can even try re-introduction but with more perches, food/water bowls. Sometimes these are temporary squabbles until hierarchy re-established. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It looks like she may not be feeling well, or is stressed out by her new home. The cage she is in is also very small. If she won't perch at all and is just sitting on the bottom of the cage unmoving and doesn't improve after a day, or won't eat or drink, it would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP in person as she may be ill.
Updated on August 12th, 2025