taming parrots

I have two red rumped parrots in a single cage. It's been around 5 weeks since i've got them. Male has a very funny, loud and deffending personality, the female on the other hand is usually shy, but that doesn't keep her from doing the hammer time with her buddy almost every single day...

Hi everyone. I have found a person looking to rehome their cockatiels. They are adorable pair of male and female. However the owner says they haven't had time to tame them so they never leave their cage. My main concerns are: Would having a pair of untamed birds make taming them difficult? As...

My parents adopted two parrots about an year ago, a green cheeked conure and a peach faced lovebird. They are kept in an open enclosure in our living room and are allowed to fly around our house. Several people have told us it would take a while for them to settle down but that eventually they'd...

So I've had Toby for 3 weeks and few days...he likes to sit on my hand, he still seems a little scared initially when he gets taken out of the cage (he does fly out by himself). He is still getting adjusted I'm sure, but will react to my voice and will look excited when I get home from work. I'm...

Help!! PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS!! I am a new owner of a blue crowned conure. I got it Friday and it is now Sunday. It's previous owners did not even know what kind of bird it was or the age and sex of it. When it would scream they would spray it with water. It will take treats out of my hand and...

Hi everybody. I am possibly getting a ringneck in March:D. From all my research:22: these guys have a charming and intelligent peronalty. The only problem is the breeder has not handled these guys lately :eek:(they are four months old will be Six months when I get mine) and I know they require...

I was wondering if some of you guys could give me your opinions on an article I just wrote. The article is: http://jackjackkiwi.hubpages.com/hub/Taming-Parrots-Creating-a-Bond-With-Your-Bird Thanks for checking it out and can't wait to hear your comments/suggestions. The article is supposed to...