How to tame a Birds
Birds are very clever animals and make great pets.[1] Fortunately, taming a bird is usually not a difficult task.[2] It does, however, require plenty of time and patience.[3] By taming your bird, you will not only develop a closer bond with him, but you will also help him feel more comfortable and secure in his environment.
PART 1- Gaining Your Bird’s Trust
1- Give your bird time to acclimate to your home. Your bird will probably need about two weeks to adjust to his new environment before you can begin taming him. Some birds will take longer, and some will need less time to acclimate. [4] Place your bird’s cage in a busy room. Intuitively, a quiet room may seem ideal. However, housing your bird in a busy room will allow him to acclimate to, and become more comfortable with, human interaction and activity.[5]
- Do not place your bird’s cage in the kitchen. Fumes released from nonstick appliances are toxic and potentially fatal to birds.
- You will know when your bird feels secure in his new environment when he does not flutter his wings when you approach him. If he sits frozen on his perch, he is not yet comfortable with you or his new environment.[6]
