Female cage protective and bity

[newekkie]

Just bought a female home about 1 year old and she wont let me near her cage and when i do manage to get her out she wont step up and bites when i try, any advice?

 

[Olliebirb]

How long have you had her? Is she used to human interaction?

 

[Monaco]

The cage is definitely a nest at times. Being so new to you, it may take a while to get used to you. You can try adding a perch to the outside of the cage, and attempt a step up from there if she's familiar with it. If not, it will take a hands off, treat approach to make a connection with her. If she's biting she definitely doesn't want the interaction. It needs to be her choice to interact with your hands. Maybe look through the training section for more ideas.

 

[newekkie]

How long have you had her? Is she used to human interaction?

had her 3 weeks and she is 12 months old

 

[Monaco]

So very new! Go as slowly as she needs to settle in and get used to you. The treat cup method might be a good idea.