The Easiest Way to Tame a Bird: Understanding Trust With Your Avian Companions


The person has been friends with the beautiful feathered birds of bright colors and melodious call for several years. Taming a bird is obviously not an overnight process, but it does involve patience and tenderness. They did not see humans as friends and even in captivity a naturally preyed upon creature like a bird would have that instinct. So this is the process/history of trusting which enables but not limited to a bird who feels safer around you.


In this blog, we detail and explain some of the above steps as well as a couple that fall under bird taming and being more bonded with birds in general.


1. Choose the Right Bird


Find The Right Bird: Before getting the bird trained, you need the right type of bird to train near your aviary. Some species are easier to acculture (water) than others or taming is more rapid. For the novice, species such as budgerigars (parakeets), cockatiels and lovebirds are often recommended because of their social and inquisitive nature. If some kind of bird, such as macaws or African greys for example, you are going to have a harder time — they may even be massive and extremely smart but if you wanting to spend authentic time with them than this is also within the possibility.


2. Foster a conducive Atmosphere.


The Environment Your Bird is in Influences How Quick Other Taming Processes Will Go! Lastly, the cage where you keep your bird should be big enough to allow your finch to fly around (like a glass of water for every 4 kilograms) & have various toys that engage her mind. Put the cage in a quiet and cozy place, the bird should be able to see you without stress. The bird must simply be comfortable in its surroundings before any taming takes place.


3. Patience is Key


Birds will never be tamed immediately. This is hard work and time taking. If they have not had much or any human contact, birds will very likely be afraid at first. Start spending time just hanging near the cage, no quick movements. Show the bird you come and that it knows of your being. It wears a nice corduroy of noise: like dried leaves in the hands, speaking quietly and hoarsely until it knows what you sound like.


4. Hand Feeding: Building Trust


When offering by hand, start this after your bird has become more comfortable. Some birds are VERY treat-oriented so this can be a good option to create trust. Keep a small portion of millet, seed or fruit near the bird so it has to come to you. It can take a while, but eventually the bird will come to eat. This step is a huge leap forward in the taming process, as the bird will begin to understand that your hand means good things are coming.


5. Gradually Introduce Your Hand


Once the bird will eat from your hand, you can start to put your hand INTO the cage. Begin by merely putting your hand in the cage without attempting to touch the bird. Allow the bird to come in on its own. Then, once it has landed on the stick a few times you can start to phase in a perching target. Do not force the bird as this will create fear or distrust.


6. Teach the Bird to Step Up


The "step-up" command is a crucial part in training your bird to be tame. Such is accomplished by softly asking the bird to step up onto your finger or hand. Hold your finger in front of the bird chest level, a little above the legs area and coax him he will step up. Reinforce the step you want her to take by rewarding it with a treat when the bird steps up successfully.

Now take the bird in your hand gently to make it friendly with you.


7. Consistent Handling


After your bird is fully comfortable stepping up, then you can start handling it. Do not however over two the bird by holding it for too long, or forcing interactions in any way. Sessions are to be kept short and sweet. As time goes by you and the bird begins to like the company better and may even search for it.


8. Respect the Bird’s Boundaries


Keep in mind, all birds are different. Certain birds are harder to tame than others, and some will take a longer time to get them comfortable with being handled. Always respect your bird's personal comfort level and do not push it. Birds are intelligent animals with individual personalities, and patience and respect is important to tame them.


9. Stimulation and Enrichment


The tame is not only about handling the bird, it also needs to be mentally active. Birds, especially those of the parrot variety are quite smart and require entertainment to keep on joyful. Provide a variety of toys, puzzles, and enrichment opportunities that mirror foraging behaviors. This will keep the bird attentive and reduce the stress while go through with our taming process.


10. Bonding Through Training


When that happens, you can start to teach it basic tricks or commands. They enjoy mental challenges which can be experienced and you can have a chance to bond with them via training sessions. Begin with some simple orders — like 'step up' or 'come' — and slowly work your way up to more demanding tasks. Be sure to offer treats and praise for good behavior.


Conclusion

Socializing a bird is very fulfilling process which involves a lot of time and patience and most importantly the approach used. In any case, it is crucial strictly follow these guidelines and make your bird trust you and feel safe and respected at any ensuing stage. If you follow the given steps you will be able to become close friends with your beloved pet bird and stay friends with it for a long time.


Please don’t forget that each bird is individual and while the process may be similar across all birds it might be slightly different for each. Though, one can be consistent until the time that trust is developed between the owner and the parrot.