biting problems

[charlie and lola]

:( hi i am a beginner in all this so pplleeaassee help me i know i have only had charlie n lola a couple of weeks and that its early days yet but i dont know exactly how often i should handle lola to get her used to me ,when i first got her she was terrified and always biting so much that i end up with bruises on my fingers even though i was really gentil.when we go near the cage now i can put my arm in n she is ok until i go near so i know i am making progress i just dont want to geperdise the bond we have so far by handling her as she always bites n gets really scared,she watches charlie he is ok with me and i think its helping

[Debby]

Just have patience. Try coaxing your budgie with some hand held millet spray and talk sweetly and gently. Even sing a lullabye and before long you have a wonderful bond.:budgie:

[Debby]

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[Budgiekin]

My guess is that your budgies are biting out of fear. In that case, it is best to give your budgies some more space and spend lots of time with the little fellows without touching them until they have had an opportunity to develop more trust. Patience is key. Debby's suggestion of using the millet is great; most budgies love that stuff! If they really want it, they will come and get it!

[charlie and lola]

thanks for your views i will try the millet spray i already sing and talk really gently with them so i am doing something right lol. i have no problems with charlie its just lola but i will try to get them both involved together that way hopefully there will be no jelousy, fingers crossed hey xx

[Kiko&Kina]

I had the exact same problem with Kiko. Ya know how I get him to stop biting? I just played with him alot more. You may play with him alot right now, but make it a daily habit. Just play with him enough to build trust. Its all about trust. give him some space, and spend alot of time with him. In time, he'll trust you.

[charlie and lola]

the millet spray seems to be working she loves it but she only comes near if i cut it into small legnths and hold it in my finger tips so thats massive progress im well chuffed and i have dedicated some extra time to play and sing with both of them thanks xx

[Debby]

KUDOS!! Keep up the good work!:)

[Hylian Werewolf]

I have a keet that bites too, a 9-year-old rescure, Polly. We all leave at around 7:00 and mom and myself get home at about 6:00, and dad (who she loves more than any of us) gets home around 7, so we're gone alot. We try handfeeding her and trying to hand-tame her, but she never gets any better.

Suggestions....?