Hi everyone,
I’m having a hard time taming/training my two budgies, and I could really use some advice from experienced owners.
- Female (blue and white): 9 months old
- Male (white): 6 months old
Here is the situation: The male will land on my hand only if I stretch it out to him. The female rarely lands on me, and when she does, she immediately tries to fly away.
When they are together, both of them become much more hesitant around my hands. Their default reaction is to fly up to the top of the wardrobe or bookcase to keep their distance from me.
What puzzles me is that I’ve had them for months, and earlier on, they were actually more friendly and allowed me to pet them a bit. Lately, however—especially the female—they are constantly looking for ways to get away from me.
Could you share any tips or step-by-step advice on how I can re-train them, rebuild trust, and get them more comfortable around me?
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