Stepping up

[TGPGAMING619]

It's been 4 weeks since I got my parrot. It's about 8-9 months old. It doesn't ever want to step onto a stick. I bought it as a tamed bird, it was stepping up and everything at the store onto my hand.
Now it eats from my hand comfortably and everything. But it doesn't let me pet its head or step up on a stick. It will use its mouth to push the stick away and just stare at me

 

[MayMaroa]

Hello nice to meet you i am MayMaroa
not all birds like to be petted on the head like my birds they hate being scratched on the head and bite me when i do it
about the stick maybe he just doesn't want to step up on the stick and wants to step up on you

 

[Zoruace]

I agree with may
The IRN family is known for not liking to be pet because its messes up “the do”.
try luring him onto your hand with treats

 

[MayMaroa]

If you want him to step up on the stick you can train him target training

 

[TGPGAMING619]

I agree with may
The IRN family is known for not liking to be pet because its messes up “the do”.
try luring him onto your hand with treats

He leans over so much for the treatment but doesn't step up

 

[MayMaroa]

He leans over so much for the treatment but doesn't step up

Maybe you can teach him target training

 

[TGPGAMING619]

Hello nice to meet you i am MayMaroa
not all birds like to be petted on the head like my birds they hate being scratched on the head and bite me when i do it
about the stick maybe he just doesn't want to step up on the stick and wants to step up on you

Like on hand or arm. Cause on hand he does the same.
He's gotten out of the cage once or twice and ran to a corner. So when I try to get him back he steps on the stick for a few seconds and flies off. If he comes out he just starts gliding around as he's clipped

 

[TGPGAMING619]

Maybe you can teach him target training

I dont have a clicker and he doesnt come out of cage with good intentions. Only to escape

 

[Zoruace]

does he show any signs of fear or stress?
Maybe he hasn’t settled in well yet
For how long have you had him?

 

[MayMaroa]

Oh

I dont have a clicker and he doesnt come out of cage with good intentions. Only to escape

you don't need a clicker its option is not a need need

 

[Zoruace]

I dont have a clicker and he doesnt come out of cage with good intentions. Only to escape

Clicker isnt a must when it comes to training
There are clicker apps that have the same sounds as a clicker if you really want a clicker but it isnt a must
You can just make any sounds as a bridge

 

[TGPGAMING619]

does he show any signs of fear or stress?
Maybe he hasn’t settled in well yet
For how long have you had him?

Yes and no. Walking around hes scared alot but putting my hand in he just stays in one spot. Doesn't bite unless extremely forced.
I've had for 4 weeks

 

[MayMaroa]

Clicker isnt a must when it comes to training
There are clicker apps that have the same sounds as a clicker if you really want a clicker but it isnt a must
You can just make any sounds as a bridge

you can also use a pen

 

[TGPGAMING619]

you can also use a pen

If he comes out of the cage he is scared but inside he's okay

 

[Zoruace]

Yes and no. Walking around hes scared alot but putting my hand in he just stays in one spot. Doesn't bite unless extremely forced.
I've had for 4 weeks

Have you left him to settle in on the first week?
If you haven’t leave him be for a week (maybe more depending on the burd)
Just sit next to his cage and chat about you day with him till he gets used to your voice and you being around
Then offer some treats from between the cage bars

Look out for body language
Remember to move at the bird’s pace!
This is a great thread about building trust and bonding

Tips for Bonding and Building Trust

Parrots rarely bite each other, because they convey their feelings beforehand or fly off to avoid physical contact. If it feels cornered and frighten then need to bite will be from the natural instinct of self -preservation. The cage is the Parrot safe haven and any attempt to enter, add or...

www.parrotforums.com

Great information about body language/ sounds

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

Pet bird and parrot behavior information.

lafeber.com

 

[Zoruace]

If he comes out of the cage he is scared but inside he's okay

He may be cage bound or just comfortable in his cage
Does he bite/lunge whenever you approach his cage?

If he doesn’t want out dont force it
My cockatiel used to hate to be out of her cage
I target trained her to come on top of her cage where she wont be so aggressive then ill ask her to step up
Dont force him to come out just leave the door open and let him come out himself
You want to teach him that out is just as fun and enjoyable as inside the cage
Give him a ton of treats once he comes out

 

[TGPGAMING619]

He may be cage bound or just comfortable in his cage
Does he bite/lunge whenever you approach his cage?

If he doesn’t want out dont force it
My cockatiel used to hate to be out of her cage
I target trained her to come on top of her cage where she wont be so aggressive then ill ask her to step up
Dont force him to come out just leave the door open and let him come out himself
You want to teach him that out is just as fun and enjoyable as inside the cage
Give him a ton of treats once he comes out

Nope

 

[Zoruace]

I recommend starting from square one
Give the thread i showed you a read and the website as well

Taming and bonding with budgerigars: tips for beginners

I have seen a lot of questions on the forums about taming budgies. Some users have suggested that I create a single post with some helpful information. There's a lot of myths about budgies. Firstly, many people do not regard them as parrots. Budgies ARE parrots: they can bond with their owner...

www.parrotforums.com

This may be for budgies but it has great steps and tips for taming in general