Cockatiel finally bonding to me

[MustLoveAnimals]

I've had my lovely Cockatiel, Arka, for about six months. She was eight weeks old, and very wary of me. All this time, I've been trying to gain her trust with treats and by keeping a respectful distance. And it's paying off! She is now walking to me and climbing onto my shoulder without being lured! She plays with my fingers, steps up (sometimes), and talks to me. I'm so proud of her! She still hisses at times when I try to move my hand towards her, but she is doing this much less than she used to. She actually wants to interact with me now.
I'm so glad that we've gotten this far, and I know there are even better things to come!

 

[Selestine]

I'm glad you are starting to see some progress! It must feel very rewarding after your long wait

 

[Blancaej]

Congrats! Its a great feeling, isn't it!

 

[4dugnlee]

Doesn't it feel GREAT when they start to turn the corner!!! Congrats!!! I'm happy for you...it only gets better!!!

 

[Allee]

That's wonderful, it's so rewarding when they make that kind of progress.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

I'm glad you are starting to see some progress! It must feel very rewarding after your long wait

Me too!! And yes, it's very rewarding.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

Congrats! Its a great feeling, isn't it!

Thank you! It really is. I feel like we're buddies now.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

Doesn't it feel GREAT when they start to turn the corner!!! Congrats!!! I'm happy for you...it only gets better!!!

Yes!! I'm so excited!
Thank you, I'm definitely looking forward to bonding further with her.

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

That's wonderful, it's so rewarding when they make that kind of progress.

Agreed! I just love how she gets excited to see me now.

 

[Gino123]

Cute name! That's such a good feeling when they begin to bond. My cockateil was 7 months, untrained and still living with his nest siblings when I got him. 2 months later and a lot of patience, the biting has stopped and he has the basic commands down pat. Fortunately, I work from home, Gino is always by my side!

 

[MustLoveAnimals]

Cute name! That's such a good feeling when they begin to bond. My cockateil was 7 months, untrained and still living with his nest siblings when I got him. 2 months later and a lot of patience, the biting has stopped and he has the basic commands down pat. Fortunately, I work from home, Gino is always by my side!

Thank you!
It sure is! That must be nice, to be at home with your fid all the time.