All budgerigar owners want to see them as more of a friend than just a beautiful decoration in their apartment. For this smart bird to make contact, you need to make some effort. After the purchase, the budgerigar is confused and scared, finding himself in an unfamiliar place. And if you have patience and not force events, then soon he will be happy to sit on the shoulder of the owner.
Instructions
Step 1
To make the bird feel more confident, the parrot cage is placed at eye level. In the early days, it is removed only through the pallet and fed without sudden movements.
Step 2
When the parrot does not become afraid of cleaning, you need to stand near the cage while feeding it and talk in an affectionate voice, calling a nickname.
Step 3
In the future, you can offer a treat to a parrot through the bars of the cage. So that the bird is tempted to take food from the hand, it is given the most favorite seeds or vegetables.
Step 4
When the parrot takes seeds from the palm, they open the cage and stick their hand with the treat inside. It is important to be patient here, you do not need to reach out to the bird closer, this can scare it. Having dared, he will approach himself, and over time he will willingly climb into the palm of his hand.
Step 5
When the budgerigar is not afraid of hands, you can take and carry it out of the cage, let it fly, and put it on your shoulder. One rule should be remembered - do not feed the parrot outside the cage, otherwise he will not want to return there.
