what happened to my sweet birds?

[Beannifer]

Okay so I got my boys on friday. the past two days they were doing really well as far as perching on my finger in the cage and when I would put millet in my hands they would come over and eat it.

today they wont sit on my hands, they run when I get close.

after working with Odie some more he would sit on my finger for about 30 seconds then hop off.

I rewarded him with some Millet which he sat in my hand and ate. When he was eating his reward Ozzy came and ate some too.

What happened between yesterday and today to make them not like me anymore! I hadnt been pushing them to trust me or anything.

I dont get it.:S :S :S :S :S :S :S :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Donna]

Jennifer,

Don't worry about the bond between your Budgies and you. I went through the very same thing, and it's normal. Let me just say that you are fortunate to have already experienced your Budgies eating millet from your hand. You haven't even had them a week yet, so don't expect too much at this point.

A Budgie needs a lot of time to adjust to his new surroundings. He needs to adjust to his cage, his toys, his new room mate, and the noises around him. He usually scares at the slightest sounds and movements. Can you imagine how LARGE you look to him? (Tee Hee!) And I'm not meaning that in a bad way, but think about how small he is and how big we are. :eek:

I have had my first two Budgies since June and they are finally willing to eat out of the palm of my hand at times, but for the most part, only one of my Budgies will hop on my hand or finger. The other one RUNS. On the other hand, if the scared one is actually ready to eat and having a good moment, then he'll jump on my hand to eat. That's just the way Budgies are.

You will need to work with your Budgies for probably a very long time to get them used to you. And it will take even longer for them to totally trust you. Don't try and put a time limit on them but just move slow and it will happen at their pace. (Mine still jump off my finger and run, so this is normal.)

My newest baby has just been with me 2 and a half weeks and since she was so young from the store, she is really tame and trusting me for the most part. The crazy thing is, she just started pecking at me the past day or so and that kind of bummed me out when she first did it. She must just now be getting used to her surroundings so now she is pecking to see what is safe and what is not. That is her way of saying she is a little scared and so she instinctively pecks to check out her boundries. When she does this, I just let my hand rest in the cage for a moment (while talking softly to her) and then I slowly move my hand towards her. It doesn't take long at all for her to calm down and then she is fine.

It could take at least a month or longer for your Budgie to start feeling comfortable with his new surroundings. Trusting you will take even longer. If you try and spend at least 15 minutes or so (a couple of times a day) this will help speed up the training process. The more you work with your Budgies, the better they'll do. And if they start running from you and frustrate you, (making you wonder if you've gone backwards with the training) just remember to take it slow and don't push them. Budgies want to move at their pace, not yours! :S

I remember being so hurt and frustrated when I first thought I was making progress. We were all doing great and then my Budgies started running from me. :( I felt like I was taking 10 steps forward and then 100 steps backwards. There will be times when your Budgies just aren't in the mood to be touched or messed with. We are that way sometimes so why can't Budgies have days like that?

This last thing I want to share is for when your Budgies get a little older. They will begin moulting, which is shedding feathers. Just remember when this happens, your little guys will be even more hyper and moody. It doesn't last forever (usually a few days) but they will go through this a couple of times a year and so expect the moodiness. . .

Ok Jennifer, here is my word of advice to you. Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry - You are doing just fine. And sooner or later (probably later) your hard work and persistance will pay off, and you will be so pleased that you were patient. :D

Please don't let yourself get overwhelmed. . . Just enjoy your little guys! After all, caring for Budgies can be compared to parenting. We can become so overwhelmed with the training period that we MISS the SPECIAL MOMENTS and then before we know it, life has passed us by. Enjoy the moment!!!! ::)

Ooops, I didn't mean to get so loooooooong-winded . . .

Donna

[redgirl]

Aww bless, I know what you are going through Jennifer me and Joey have this same relationship but over time it gets better..he comes to me only when he wants to which is once a day and thats to put him back in his cage so dont worry about it ..you are doing a super job:thumbsup:

[Beannifer]

it's just frustrating because I want to be able to hold my budgies. and take them out of the cage. I know i have to be patient. I'm trying, lol.

[BUUZBEE]

keep up the good work, you'll get it!

[Donna]

GO, Jennifer, GO!!!!

You can do it . . .

It will happen . . .

Soon your hard work will pay off . . .

DON'T GIVE UP . . .

I know how much you long to hold your little guys. I've been there - and still have those moments at times . . .

You are making progress, believe me.

GO, FIGHT, WIN!!!


:urock:


Donna :D

[Beannifer]

GO, Jennifer, GO!!!!
You can do it . . .
It will happen . . .
Soon your hard work will pay off . . .
DON'T GIVE UP . . .
I know how much you long to hold your little guys. I've been there - and still have those moments at times . . .
You are making progress, believe me.
GO, FIGHT, WIN!!!
:urock:
Donna :D



LMAO Donna you are one goofy gal... lol but you always make me smile :D
My own personal cheerleader, lol:p :p :p :p

[Donna]

Hey Jennifer,

I never was brave enough in school to try out for anything, including the "cheerleading" team. Does this mean that I have your vote and made the team? (Tee Hee) :o

Well - you did say I was your own personal cheerleader, didn't you? (I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to notice my cheer.) :rolleyes:

Anyway - keep trying, don't give up, and before you know it, you'll have those Budgie Boys trained and saluting you!!!!

:budge: :budgie: :budge: :budgie: :clap: :budge: :budgie: :budge: :budgie:

Have a great day!

Donna