I have had my male cockatiel for about 3-4 weeks. I am new to owning a bird and I am confused about some of the sounds he makes. He will go near and eat out of my hand, but he will not step on it. Whenever I try to pet him, he makes a weird squawking noise and starts pecking at my hand. Please help because I don't know what to do about it.
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Confused about bird sounds
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Some things take time, like our birds plucking up the courage to step on our hands. Let him do it in his own time Some birds don't like to be petted, others grow to like it over the years.
Here is a great thread for you, Some things to do with a new bird....
Some things take time, like our birds plucking up the courage to step on our hands. Let him do it in his own time
Some birds don't like to be petted, others grow to like it over the years.Here is a great thread for you, Some things to do with a new bird....
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So until you learn his sounds, pay attention to the body language. Pecking at your hand is a way to say he is not okay with that yet.
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