Helloo from a new member

[Batousaii]

Helloo, My wife and I have three birds, two cockatiels and one parakeet.

Our Cockatiels are Budy (Male) and ChuChu (female)
Our Parakeet is named Binky (male)

The birds all get along with wonderfully, and love to hang out with eachother. Binky (parakeet) likes me, Budy (M-Cockie) loves my wife, and ChuChu (F-Cockie) is shy but will get along with anyone. Budy however, used to be so good with me, now bites and lunges at me, and this is worrying us because he used to be a sweet heart to me and over the last few months has become hostile towords me, I have tried many different things to re-tame him, even made a few mistakes regarding discipline (when bitten hard enough to bleed), nothing hurtful, just tried to settle him by holding him in a towel, talking to him (I later learned this is wrong and i dont do it anymore). except for a few things trying to retame buddy, we have not really changed much of our routine or handling, so we are at a total loss. Our other two birds (f-Cockie and M-Keet) are taming very nicely, and are good with us, loving and well mannered. we are so confused about Budy

~ So, due to our concern and seeking answers, we have searched and found this forum. We hope to be able to get ideas and compair notes in an effort to help our beautiful male cockatiel become sweet and friendly again. We are confused and worried and want to help him.

Hopefully with some good ideas from some of you all who might know better, we can help Budy get better.

Thank you lindly for any advice.

 

[HRH Di]

Welcome to the forum..

Sounds like Buddy has identified your wife to be his mate...and you are a threat to that relationship. I'm not good at suggestions to alter this. I don't think you can get him to "break up" with your wife, but I'm sure there's something you can do to repair your relationship with him. It's funny how they select their "favorite" and stick to it.

 

[antoinette]

Great to have you joining us, your birds have got beautiful names....
Browse around, many interesting posts, great friendly members.
It sounds like love is in the air, better keep an eye on the wife LoL
Sure some members will give great advise to your questions.
Good luck

 

[Mel]

I would agree with the others, Budy loves your wife and you are a threat. Unfortunately I don't know if there is much you can do about this!?! How is he with you when your wife is not around?

 

[Batousaii]

well, he is difficult with me regardless of my wife being around. And now that he has ChuChu Budy seems obsesive about her (the female cockatiel).
- I made a new thread with alot more detail, hopefully it will provide some insight. I am worried we are doing something wrong, or adressing the issue incorrectly. I am very patient, and sincerely hope it is just puberty horemones, but it'd be nice to know.

Threads name is "HELP - Angry male cockatiel." in the species section. I have had cockies when i was younger, just never had one go wild like this. very confusing. http://www.parrotforums.com/budgies...14-help-angry-male-cockatiel-need-advice.html

TY everyone.