It's been 14 days since I got my cockatiel, hes still scared but not much anymore. I sit next to him every day, I talk nicely to him, I sing to him. Watch tv. I'm using millet as a treat to bond with him and hes eating from my hand now and getting closer to me, NEVER forcing anything. I think I'm doing a great job and patience IS THE KEY. I used to have a parakeet that passed away and we were bonded, he was my best friend and would not leave me alone (I miss him so much) so I'm pretty much following the same bonding/taming steps I did with my parakeet. Cant wait for Alfredo to love me 🥰 soon.... I'm excited and I know its gonna be rewarding! I also made bird chop and I feed 2x a day mixed with the seed he was eating at the pet store.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
You are doing an awesome job! Going at their own pace is so crucial and it builds and amazing relationship! 💙
@TAYLOR8mm2 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much! your videos are amazing and so educational. and yes, going at their own pace is the best option. I'm not in a rush, of course I want him to love me asap but I know that's gonna happen eventually 🙏🏻 birds are amazing creatures and I'm so happy I have a bird again in my life.
@Theinsomniacs2 Жыл бұрын
I bought new cockatiels and they are amazing but the problem is they are not used to me and I haven’t bonded with them I woke up in the morning and I was reading them a book I think I should just spend time near them the names are lexi and milo I hope I can bond with them soon!
@buzzybalms8690 Жыл бұрын
This is my second day with cockatiels, I got 2 sunny and pico, I know this is right but I really want them to love me lol
@evfredericks Жыл бұрын
Can you help me. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel,she was raised in a colony aviary. There was 1 other cockatiel with her and lovebirds and budgies. She was never taught to step up ,only free flying.I am leaving her alone,she runs back and forth ,and jumps up and down,trying to get out. I put my hand in and don’t move it,but she just runs under it. She is only interested in getting out and when she hears your birds,she chirps.what can I do to calm her down and relax?
@indithebudgie2 жыл бұрын
Respecting body language is so important! They're so complex, the way I learnt how to read budgie body language was just by constantly observing them and how they reacted to every situation, and that way I could connect the times they displayed a certain behaviour and figure out what it meant! They give so many subtle signs that can mean different things in different scenarios, it's difficult to learn what they mean just from videos!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Observing is them is so important! Even their subtle feather movements can indicate how they feel! There are a lot of videos of bird behaviour and meanings online which are really inaccurate which is concerning!
@axotheaxolotl20952 жыл бұрын
I am axolotl I want cockatiel
@arthurcruz6980 Жыл бұрын
My cockatiel loved hearing trying to talk to the others in the background 😂😂🫶🏽
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
That’s so cute 😊
@toastedsniper92482 жыл бұрын
DUDE that pokemon thing in the background on your wall is so ssickkkkkkkkkk omg that's so freakin cute
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@daniellyu147121 күн бұрын
Hi Sophie. This was really useful for me, as I got a cockatiel a couple months ago. I’ve been interacting with him every day and he’s already learned target training and learned to step up. As you mentioned in the video, I NEVER forced him beyond his comfort zone, and I always respected his boundaries. I treated every interaction as a training session, and ended each session on a positive note. I’ve also lowered my expectations and kept them reasonable and realistic. So far, he is comfortable with me and will step onto my finger and shoulder, but as soon as I start walking away from the cage with him (even if I’m feeding him millet, his favorite treat), he flies back. He eats his meals outside of the cage and there hasn’t been anything that should make him view the outside of his cage negatively, and from what I know, he hasn’t had any previous trauma. Advice would be appreciated!!!❤
@BirdNerdSophie20 күн бұрын
Like you’ve been doing already - baby steps! When he’s on your hand, take one step away, then a step back to the cage (which may be more reinforcing than treats right now!) and build on that! 😊
@daniellyu147120 күн бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you!
@laura.adriana2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of taming, not one, but TWO cockatiels (both males) I’ve had them since July last year, and I remember coming across this video only about 2 months ago?? Any videos I’ve watched before this one did NOT mention anything about passive interaction, so after finding this video, I started from scratch. I began doing passive interaction with both my birds, and was consistent with it. Almost immediately I noticed a change in their behavior. Overtime, they became less frightened when I’d walk near their cage, and just yesterday they both ate a treat that I held in my hand, which was a HUGE milestone for them :). Overall, I just wanted to say that I’m very happy that I stumbled upon this video. It’s very informative and I would definitely recommend it to any new cockatiel owner :)
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, thanks for watching! I'm so pleased that you have found this video useful 😊💙
@rayyanislam9457 ай бұрын
I love how she has little intermissions of the boys goofing around
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
They love to show off :)
@danielkanejr Жыл бұрын
I found my cockatiels at a local pet shop just before the holiday. They were given to the shop because the owner couldn't take them to their new place out of state they told me. It's been less than a week, but they are making remarkable progress. The girl Evee is always wanting outside of cage time and constantly asking for pets and attention. The male Edwin is still very shy and hesitant but he's not running away from me anymore. Thank you for your video, it's been very informative and helpful in my new journey with my cockatiels. I have a pair of budgies who are beyond timid so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make much progress with my new birds.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new flock members, and glad to hear that they are making good progress! The techniques will work with your budgies too 😊
@candicet59732 жыл бұрын
This vid is so correct!! Ppl who is trying to tame ur tiel, GO WATCH THIS VID OR U'LL REGRET IT!!! (me now wishing that I saw this vid while taming Fluffy and Tiki)
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Haha glad you liked it!
@charliesflock6592 жыл бұрын
Id reccomed to everyone getting their new bird, to interact day 1. This doesn't mean to touch and cuddle them (Unless they are comfortable) but just let them explore your house, get a play stand, let them watch you and the family OUT of the cage. Letting them 'settle in" can lead to them being cage territorial and doesn't help a lot in bonding and traing. Having a good diet, proper cage, toys, perches and training techniques. Then just go at their pace and respect their body langue.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
I am all for interacting on day one but from my experience, I don’t feel that little birds do well coming straight out. We made this mistake with Chip and Fish and they crash landed and spooked and panic flew round the room multiple times, we were lucky they didn’t injure themselves, and these were ‘hand tame and friendly’ baby birds. Also if a bird doesn’t know how to step up or isn’t confident in the bee hone it has got to, then people will possibly have problems getting them back into their cage. It’s a very overwhelming experience coming to a bee hone with bee people, and I prefer to let them observe their surroundings first. We haven’t experienced cafe territorial behaviour with our birds, but if people don’t allow them out for a long time, I’m sure that can happen. I know there are other youtubers who say get them out immediately etc but it’s not something I agree with based on my experience! But as I say, I’m all for interaction from day one of the bird is receptive to it! Treats, chatting etc! Thanks for watching 💙
@charliesflock6592 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie Thats a rough experince! And everyone has their own opions (I respect yours, thanks for respecing mine) Ive just found in my experince that when I let my first birds "settle in" it took so much longer to get them to just step up (8 months) rather than my rescue teil, in 2 months she was enyoing head scratches. I do know every bird is diffrent. But she was also very cage territoral. I also think training is the great way to go
@norakiss9267 Жыл бұрын
Just got a 3 month old i let him out he knows how to step up but refuses most of the time he flies up near to the ceiling and i can barely get him down but he also refuses to be in his cage since he grew up flying free in a huge room idk what to do lol
@chloegilberd8164Ай бұрын
Hi, I found this video really useful. Thank you. I’m bringing my cockatiel home in a little under a week. And I feel a lot more prepared after checking out your channel. 😸
@BirdNerdSophieАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Nomorevideos-f5p Жыл бұрын
Soon I’m about to get a cockatiel and this video really helps!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@lauratempestini57192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this introduction in how to befriend and build trust!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@leehenkel8 ай бұрын
I just got my cockatiel yesterday and your videos have been SUCH a big help! I was originally planning on getting two male lovebirds but somehow I ended up falling in love with her, which was a bit impulsive of me and I thought I would struggle a lot since I didn’t know as much about them, but taking care of her so far has been such a delight. I can tell she’s still a little skittish around me, and I’ve been very patient with her but overall she’s been a lot more comfortable than I would’ve expected. I realised she was actually more or less hand trained already because she has no problem stepping up on my fingers or even sitting on my shoulder! Although my nails are a bit long so she’s always trying to nibble on them lol. She’s still a baby so I was told to keep her on formula and small seeds for now, but when she’s old enough I can’t wait to start giving her treats :) It’s actually too early to tell her gender but I think she’s a girl so far? I’ll find out eventually haha. Anyways, I’m honestly really lucky to have not had many problems so far. She’s so sweet and even lets me pet and scratch her already - thank you for all of the tips you provide! I know this video is a bit old but so many of them have been an absolute saviourr
@BirdNerdSophie8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and congrats on your new feathered friend 🥰
@saltandlight23118 ай бұрын
My Daughter had several love birds and even the hand-feed one was a fight one. Just got a cockatiel and oh what a breath of fresh air she is great. I love these videos too, you made the right choice! :)
@leehenkel7 ай бұрын
@@saltandlight2311 I really did! It’s already been almost 3 weeks and I just don’t have any regrets at all. She’s become absolutely obsessed with head scratches haha, she’s usually quiet but the second I stop petting her she just chirps (or sometimes screeches) at me until I start again which I honestly find hilarious. She’s also veryy dramatic, but still the cutest thing ever
@saltandlight23117 ай бұрын
Go us! Scary when mine gets cracky and bites a little harder I try not to react and use positive ending and give her space. We go for walks on the land and she has seeds and stuff. Good fun.
@StrawbelleIS-THE-BEST-WOW2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the channels I trust most!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much 💙😊
@cazh34rts Жыл бұрын
I watched this vid in my living room where my bird is and he started chirping when he heard yours 🤣🤣
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Haha this happens a lot apparently 🤣
@alyssarodriguez5948 Жыл бұрын
currently sitting next to my new and first cockatiel watching your videos ❤
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new feathered friend 😊
@Gladiator68 ай бұрын
We have had ours for around 3 years now we used to get him out all the time but we haven’t had enough time recently and it seemed like he lost trust a bit but this helped us get him back to loving us again
@BirdNerdSophie8 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@Chemical_Daze2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much it’s been two weeks and my cockatiels will already fly to me and step up
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome 😍
@bambookat8796 Жыл бұрын
thank you, such great advice! I am getting my cockatiel this weekend. I did have one many years ago, they are delightful, sweet birds!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@mrfugnut09882 жыл бұрын
Very informative, getting my first cockatiel very excited thank you
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@lemoncarrot2 жыл бұрын
hi.i have 1 n half years old tiel.i just got them yesterday.ive been watching your videos.keep it up. i wish i can get my tiel tamed soon ☺️
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new feathered friend! 💙😊 thanks for watching!
@joannfritsch6391 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to see some 4 week old Cockatiels tomorrow but am trying to get as much information about caring for one before I make this important decision. Many years ago my family was given a Cockatiel from a friend who couldn't care for it anymore and it was never really that friendly. After seeing your video ,and many others, I now know why. It takes a lot of time and patience to have a good relationship with a bird. Again, thank you so much for your very informative video. I will definitely be watching more of them.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching 💙😊
@jeansmuffin12892 жыл бұрын
So close to 5k😀😀.Amazing tips🥰🥰
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💙😊
@onl41802 жыл бұрын
Hi Sophie, as always a very informative video again It will help me a lot with training and bonding Apu now I'm recovering from my surgery. Now I have a lot of time for it! Keep up the good work, a lot of people learn a lot from your video's. Many many thanks for all the time you put in it. Greetings from Belgium, Wim.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wim, wishing you a speedy recovery!
@awadwatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these helpful information it works with my birds
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@sharonpreston52242 жыл бұрын
Wow I love this video, thanks for all your tips, they are great. I have got a young Cockatiel and hes gorgeous. 😎🤗❤️
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 💙😊
@ricardosalinas4020 Жыл бұрын
Your birds are beautiful great advice and I love Pokémon card with birdies so cool ❤
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@naeemahahmad56942 жыл бұрын
Omg ur soo close to 5k subscribers!!!! Woohoo!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Exciting 😊💙
@naeemahahmad56942 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie yeah 🤗💕
@shuhratkessikbayev8886 Жыл бұрын
Bonding with a bird is like bonding with any other living thing especially other humans, you don't just become friends instantaneously, you gotta work your way to be trusted and loved
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Totally agree 😊
@buzzybalms8690 Жыл бұрын
My bird cage is next to my bed. I also school from home and my desk is in the corner. They can see me at all times. I can take out the feeder next to them without freaking them out very much. I’ve had them for 2 days, their names and sunny and pico, they are 10 weeks old, I think I’m doing well
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Those are cute names 😍
@ratedm909 ай бұрын
Are they tame now?
@neilclasper3678 Жыл бұрын
Literally just got my first Cockatiel, looking forward to bonding and training him/her its only 16 weeks old i was told
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new little one! 😊🦜
@neilclasper3678 Жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie What sort of feed mix would u recomend my bird doesnt seem to like sunflower seeds it throws them out the cage or onto the floor
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
@@neilclasper3678 this is what cockatiels need to eat: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j92DgKqIp8zRhH0.html
@candicet59732 жыл бұрын
*CONGRATS ON 5K SUBS SOPHIE!!!!* U DESERVE IT!!! Now ur 1/2 the way to 10k subs, then once ur at 10k ur 1/10 the way to 100k subs then once ur at 100k ur 1/10 the way to a million then once u have a million ur only 1/100 the way to 1 billion then once ur at a billion ur 1/8 the way till the whole world knows u!!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you so much for all of your support! 😊💙 hope you and the birds are okay!
@danielb7485 Жыл бұрын
from my experience of budgies and I'm only a beginner 5months in I find letting budgie out cage after 2 3 days Nd let them adjust to their new home have playground with toys or a t perch and tty interact with them on it by feeding Millet I now have recently got new cockatiel male who is 6 months old I've done same process with him so far he's alot more comfortable with me a week in today he's eating millet from me outside cage and exploring more
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear he's settling in!
@Angelica839485 ай бұрын
Sooo cute ❤
@BirdNerdSophie5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@_melodyx Жыл бұрын
amazing tips!! thank you for the insightful video 🥰🥰 been doing months and months worth of research on birds (specifically budgies and tiels) so that im prepared when i have my own!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you sniped the video 😊
@agimnasticaa17192 жыл бұрын
Wow..thank you so much! Your advices are really helpful. Regards from Greece.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 😊
@RRGMOTORS2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sophie, excellent informative video
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it - thanks for watching 😊
@gerardovenegas4610 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@MrMakeithappendan2 ай бұрын
I think clean hands are crucial. My birds don't like smokers and vapers. They like clean people. 🤣🥰🤣
@BirdNerdSophie2 ай бұрын
Yep, clean hands are important!
@playstationk7h_x469 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@virginiamei91207 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your show and have learned a lot. I need to know where to buy bonding sticks and what do you put on the end , my boy, BBQ (he named himself ) has never wanted to “step up” so my breeder friend said to continue trying to but BBQ dislikes it and sets us back in his progress. If left alone he always comes to me, seems affectionate and will take a treat nicely from pinched fingers but as soon as I put the finger out for him to “step up” he flies away. I would very much like to try the stick method but don’t know what you call them and where to order them. Thank you for your show..BBQ and I thoroughly enjoy Fish and Chip and all the help you give us..oh..question..what nuts are safe?
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
Do you mean a target stick? If so then you can just use a chopstick 😊 I have a new video all about nuts, and an old video about conure step up which will apply for your situation too! 😊
@zeeby_ Жыл бұрын
Another super useful video!!!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@bethdenise99678 ай бұрын
Hi! Im so happy I found your channel, I’ve learned so much and it motivated me to adopt a young cockatiel ❤ I got him when he was 4 months old, before me he had a negligent owner who didn’t put perches on his cage, he had lice and didn’t have tail feathers . My cockatiel is now 6 months old and although he seems much more confident and enjoys playing with toys he is still avoiding perches and only uses his toys when im present. Im worried he may have some sort of condition on his feet due to always being crawling in his old cage. He also is very inactive, he eats well and his poos seems healthy. I have taken him to my avian vet in two ocassions for lice treatment and he found him healthy. Still his behavior worries me :/ do you think is normal for him to be so inactive and avoid perches at 6 months old? :/
@BirdNerdSophie8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Sounds like he is lucky to have found you! You could go for some thicker perches or platform perches for now until he’s able to use others!
@bethdenise99678 ай бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie I’ll Try that, thank you so much :)
@marissabrunton3055 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a super informative video. New cockatiel owner and I didn't realise trying to pat and get her to sit on my hand was a bad idea. How do I get her used to being handled by me? We have only had her 3 days. Lots of passive interaction and she already seems more relaxed
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful! You can place your hand very still in the cage and let her come up to you if she wants to!
@tjmccoy98807 ай бұрын
I just bought a bird two days ago and pulled out the box and she was on my finger, later that day she wanted to sit on my shoulder and now she is flying to me, kissing me, bobbing her head, preening me, etc. 10 weeks old currently. Within 3 hours the bird was letting me pet her and was playing with her toys. Same with my previous parakeet that I had. Maybe I have really good luck along side being somewhat good with the birds but they instantly took to me
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome 😊
@redeyeboy20978 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying how to tame
@BirdNerdSophie8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@julielarios63336 ай бұрын
I like your big pokemon guard
@BirdNerdSophie6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@angelpaul1090 Жыл бұрын
I am watching ur video right now near my cocktiels cage and it slightly scooted near me so I tilted my phone so she can see ur other 2 birds 😄
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Haha that’s so cute 🥰
@catherinemiller13232 жыл бұрын
In my childhood my parents had a cat, a dog and a budgie, pretty joey. All 3 pets got on with family well but the cat tried jumping upto the budgies cage once
@MrMakeithappendan2 ай бұрын
Subscribed.🥰
@BirdNerdSophie2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@stranguhh2878 Жыл бұрын
I don't have a cockateil yet, but i definitely wanna get one in the future! they're so cute
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
They are fabulous birds 😍
@sleepingbeauty4444 Жыл бұрын
me too!!
@IkonMC3038 ай бұрын
Thank you so much i just got a new cockatiel and its only 9 weeks old
@BirdNerdSophie8 ай бұрын
Congrats 🥳
@hmsdhh Жыл бұрын
Useful video
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@KraftyUk Жыл бұрын
Some sound advice, ive had a cockertiel for the last 24 years and hes still here, hes like a son to me. I would like another but i think i will wait it out because hes not very good with strangers but loves dogs and wont leave them alone when they visit.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@mamiiicab91845 ай бұрын
Salutations a tous! Salut les oiseaux intelligents! Une bonne journee!,, 😊👍👍👍🐦🐦😘😘🥗☕
@BirdNerdSophie5 ай бұрын
😍💙🦜
@ornithologydude86492 жыл бұрын
Useful video! Catching up with some videos lol
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Haha lots of viewing material!
@sachiverma12 жыл бұрын
Hi Sophie, thank you so much for making these great videos. Much appreciated. I rescued 2 cockatiels about 5 days ago and I have been slowly approaching them. They are comfortable with eating millet from my hands. I can put my hand in the cage and they aren't so scared now. They are learning to step up on a stick. However, they still don't step up on my hand. Which is fine, they will take their time... I wanna know when should I let them out of their cage? Should I wait until they are hand-fed and not scared of me or should I let them out of their cage and let them explore on their own? My biggest concern is that if I let them out of the cage, they might not wanna get back to the cage, and when I try to get them in the cage, I will lose their trust. Any suggestions? Thank you so much again 🙂
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! :) I would only let them out if: 1. they will step up on to a stick (or you) consistently or 2. they will consistently target train You can use wither of these techniques to get them back in without losing trust so that would be the way forward!
@sachiverma12 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie Thanks for getting back Sophie 🙂 Great!!! They are doing pretty good with the target training. Enjoying every second of the bonding process.
@LiteralSparkPlug2 жыл бұрын
that's an awesome Pokémon card
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@underwaterbeautyyt389 Жыл бұрын
We recently took in a white face cockatiel and even though mum feeds him and gives him water yet he still won’t let her pat him this goes with both parents, yet all I do is just chill with him and he’ll curl up to me every time a pat him this goes with me and my siblings.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
That’s very cute! 😊
@andymeeh15772 жыл бұрын
i love your videos keep up the good work
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😍
@staceysflock2 жыл бұрын
Omg I love chocolate oranges. I wish they were available year round in the US.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
They are amazing! But you guys have one of my favourite drinks - Minute Maid Lemonade! It’s been a long time since I’ve had it! 😟
@staceysflock2 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie oooooh, yeah that lemonade is pretty good. I prefer Simply Lemonade 🤔. But yeah I stock up on those oranges at Christmas time. I think I still have a couple in my fridge now, because they had them out at Easter time which was odd. We normally only see them around Christmas.
@randir.3080 Жыл бұрын
I'm still here still binge watching your videos 😂 you're the best on you tube I've found for bird info!! You should have hundreds of thousands of followers, girl! But my question today is ..... does it matter if I get a rehome from an untamed bird, a rescue, or a baby that is hand tame? There's also a woman rehoming her cockateils that are hand tame with her but don't like anyone else. Do you think any of that makes a difference for someone getting their first birds? I had them growing up, but not on my own as an adult. Growing up our birds were tame and happy to hang with me so I've never had to tame a bird myself. My heart wants to take the sad Facebook rehomes and give them a good home. But I want to support rescues and then I think maybe I should get a hand tamed baby from a breeder because it'd be easiest.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💙😊 even birds who are advertised as hand tame will be very scared when they come to you as they won’t know you personally, and it will take time to gain their trust so the choice is yours 😊
@EliffOzkan2 жыл бұрын
So I have a female cockatiel who's bonded nicely with me. I've had her for almost a year. Yesterday, I received a bit older male in need without a cage. After housing him in the tiny travel cage, I got whatever cage I could find for him today. He looks neglected but was used to the previous family. I'm back to zero with bonding with birds and came here for help. Thank you for the help as usual, I love your content! Hopefully he'll like us as his new family. I also have a question. My girl got a bit more energetic and curious since he's arrived. He doesn't let her come close to him though. I wonder if he observes our interaction with my girl since we've bonded perfectly. If so would it help with getting him to trust us? Would he be okay with my bird as well? He doesn't seem to like her right now. I just want to make him feel safe and comfortable asap, he really needs to be taken care of!
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching :) Yes you can allow him to observe your interaction - birds are very good at learning through watching others! Be aware that there' no guarantee they'll get on well, but you can at least achieve tolerance. My boyfriend has a video on bonding two birds - it took two of our rescue conures 7+ months to fall in love!
@EliffOzkan2 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much for the reply, I subscribe to all of your and your boyfriend's social platforms, will look for it! Patience is the key I guess.
@ShisaCT Жыл бұрын
my cockatiel is a year and half old. i got him almost 3 weeks ago. i sit next to his cage every day and spend as much as i can talking to him and whistling. the first days he was so scared, wouldn't move, wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink. it was starting to concern me. with the pass of the days he started to be more active with us, now he sings all the time, tho he's very shy, he gets scared of the birds outside and doesn't trust our hands. i believe he was never hand tamed before, he also doesn't want to eat anything else than just seeds, im trying so hard to make him eat vegetables. i tried to feed him with my hand 3 times, but still no results. i will keep trying. he also hasn't left the cage yet, i don't think it would be a good idea if he doesn't trust us. his wings are not clipped and he could harm himself if he gets scared of us. i think im doing a pretty good job, patience was never something i could bear but i will be patient for him.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Diet conversion can take time but don’t give up! Have you seen my video on it?
@racoonasaurus Жыл бұрын
Hi @birdnerdsophie! 👋 Was wondering if you could please possibly share where you purchased those colourful wooden triangle trays the boys are eating off of at 4:48? Thank you!!! 🦜💜
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
They are from Northern Parrots :)
@David-ul2rw Жыл бұрын
My cockatiel is very scared of me, even when i get near the cage, even starts acting crazy when i put my hand in there.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Have you seen my video on trust? 😊
@elenaxcc Жыл бұрын
I've arleady had my cockatiel for 9 months, he wasnt exactly in my care so I couldn't tame him. I started recently and he doesn't get as scared as before when I approach the cage. I also try to do slow movements when approaching the cage, my question is can I still tame him even tho I've arleady had him for so long? I know it's most likely gonna take a few months but I have the time and patience
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Yes you can absolutely tame him even though it’s been some time 😊
@jessicag98447 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm a new bird mom. I just got a 6 week old cocktail that isn't weaned. The lady I got him from didn't want him and was trying to get rid of him. So I'm trying my best to care for him. He isn't tamed or hand fed. So feeding him is a learning experience for him and me. I've watched tons of feeding videos and follow formula instructions. He is still active in his cage, he is fully feathered, he does fly, and my observation of his poop is good. I have introduced mellet, pellets, and veggies. He eats the mellet very well and I have observed him drinking water now too. My concern is that I'm damaging any chance of bonding with him because of the feeding experience. I don't bother him other than to feed him. He is in his cage in our living room where he can see us from a distance. What can I do at this point to bond with him?
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
I'd recommend watching my trust video - having some positive experiences as well as the feeding experiences will help with your relationship!
@Riomoviefan7 ай бұрын
Welp... Guss I messed up and that was having to reach in to remove the bird from the property. My baby is a rescue and the owner didn't let me have the cage so I had no choice but to reach out and get him out of the cage. The cage was also small and very rusted anyway and I got a big small macaw cage for a teel with a top Perch and I got a bird carryer. I had to grab him and put him in the carryer and then I bought him home to his new bigger cage. He was in shock for the first few months but I quickly found out his name....millit spray's really bought our relationship much quicker so I call him Milly. And I managed to get him to get into my hand for food but after having moved and ended up being homeless with family and Lucky enough to keep the bird.... today he still remembers the treats but I have to start over again 😢.... As he won't even come out anymore
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
Starting from a clean slate with no expectations can really help with rebonding with your bird 💙
@Riomoviefan7 ай бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie I've just been sticking millit treats through the cage just less than a inch from the bird/bars/and my fingers. He is a little iffy about it but I get him going where he goes back and forth pushing his beak out for more treat's. I'm just going to keep this very close distance from the bird/bar/to My fingers from here on out for now and then I'll start with moving it to the front door so I can get him back out of the cage again. But the only thing he does not like is Toys.... and I have been wondering if that is fixable
@aizahxemaan6778 Жыл бұрын
You are beautiful💕
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@amitpavaskar7939 Жыл бұрын
When I 1st got my cocktiel he was hand tamed in just 3 days ... Now I bought him another cocktiel, it has been 1 week his still scared but making Lil & Lil progress 😅
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Each bird is an individual so they can take varying amounts of time to tame 😊
@sarahcline84882 жыл бұрын
Thank you for linking me this video, I have had many animals in my life so I am good at figuring out body language. But I do have a question, my husband and I both have very realistic expectations. My Conure Ducky has been through a lot. It's the same for any animal. I say Ducky has been through a lot because he was taken out of his medium sized enclosure he was comfortable in. The lady that brought him out to put in a box was happy she met me his new owner, but Ducky loved her so he is going away to not see her again so I think that added to the stress as well. Then he spent about 10 minutes in a box. Now what I am about to tell you I hope is a good thing and would love feedback. when I got to my car I closed all windows and I grabbed my travel case that I bought for him. It's one of those messenger type bag that is a clear plastic that has a Perch built inside. It has this black cloth on both sides. I pulled those down so it shielded him from the sun. Now I opened the box he was in and lined him up, unfortunately I did have to gently touch him to get him to move in it. I hope him being in my bigger travel case helped calm him. I wanted to reduce as much stress as I could. I live a hour away from where I bought him. It's why I didn't feel comfortable leaving him in a tiny box with nothing to hold onto. At least when he was in the bag he could stand on the Perch. Sorry anyway my question is how do you know when the bird is ready for the next step? Where you try and touch the bird or start to train him? What kind of body language or sounds am I to look for? I will start to sit by his cage and read starting today. I just don't want to screw up and try to do more with him if he isn't ready. I've been trying to figure out what my bird is doing, what is he trying to say? He will grab onto the bars and do a somersault and then he will go to the door of the cage and flap his wings very fast and then I've noticed him pacing back and forth. If anyone can tell me what you think it all means I would love to know. We just want the best life we can give him you know? I have noticed however that he did pluck two or three feathers which I know can mean he is stressed or something is wrong, but he appears extremely healthy, but I know birds can lie. Appear fine one moment then be dead or sick the next day. I will listen to what everyone tells me, it's why I am looking for feedback. We are hoping months from now that maybe we can teach him to talk, since I read they can say a few words. The somersaults he does is that him showing off by chance?? I was told by the staff where I got them that he loves to show off.
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Normally the frantic pacing and somersaulting is a sign of stress or anticipation - this isn’t unusual when you first bring a bird home! Have you seen my video on trust? Those tips will help you too! When your bird will take a treat from you through the bars you can start target training with him to build up his skills and your bond! I’d also recommend checking out my fiancé’s channel (TheParrotTeacher) as he has videos on conure behaviours and sounds and their meanings!
@sarahcline84882 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie Yes I have looked over everything and I am happy to report the little guy took fruit from my hand. Because I know he is still afraid of me I cut fruit this morning and I used tweezers. He ate it right up, it's just hard because I have to reach into his cage to give him fresh food and fresh spring water. I'm using spring water because our water is terrible in our apartment. Neither my husband or myself use the tap water. He deserves to be safe he is dealing with enough. I have noticed that when I make a very light and quite kissey sound he stops squawking and looks at me cocking his head. I'm hoping this is a good sign, trust me I have been told I have the patience of a saint and I'm willing to take as much time as he needs especially because I've had him only a week now. Ducky flew out of his cage twice, I didn't shut the door fast enough. Unfortunately that meant I had to slowly reach my hand toward him and slowly wrap my fingers around him then I put him in his cage.. However... Now if he flies out of his cage and perches on our fish tank I have a Perch I am not using in the cage I slowly put the Perch up to him and thankfully he will hop on it and I can get him back in his cage. This way I am not touching him. I am glad I figured out he will do that and I am hoping it's less traumatizing for him. At this point I do not put my hand in his cage for unnecessary things.
@tashclarke2903 Жыл бұрын
I've had my cockatiel 3 yrs 🙈 he doesn't like ppl so I've never tried to handle him ... I let him out, talk to him and bond in that way but he will attack and hissssss. Now I've changed things and spending 45 mins a day sitting with him and talking to him with some millet. So now I will see if this works 🙏
@Drone-Tivities Жыл бұрын
3 years? I’ve had mine three weeks and he lives on me. I only bribed him with millet for the first week. He knows the score now and knows how to call for me once he’s finished on top of his cage. He even understands his bed time haha. He even likes a kiss on his beak and chest. Don’t know what you’ve done to yours 😅
@nicecutie Жыл бұрын
cute video
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TanishkaAbhang-ye5ht Жыл бұрын
My cockatiel is very scared of us he don't allow us to touch. But sometimes he come near legs and touch his head but if we did any moment he immediately trys to bite. So how should i make him fearless please suggest me
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I’d recommend checking out my video on trust 😊
@nadamosbah6878 Жыл бұрын
I just got my cocktail two days ago..he is one year old and very sweet but Idk when should start getting him out of cage and how can i do it.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I’d only recommend starting to get him out when he will step up onto your hand in the cage or when he is target trained!
@OmarOwera2 жыл бұрын
thank you a lot lot looot siss your so nicee 💙💙
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@leilanismith6485 Жыл бұрын
I have been folowing your channel for the past two yaers yaer and a half. But quick questoin, shuowld i have my two cocketiels in the same cage or in seprate cages?
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Hey! Yes I recognise your name from precious comments 😊 it depends if they get along and seek out each other’s company or not!
@leilanismith6485 Жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie thanks 🤗😊
@IanAitken-ls1ev Жыл бұрын
hi sophie how do i stop my cockatiels from flying away when ever i get close i think they are18 month old approx
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Work on target training through the cage bars so they can approach if they feel comfortable- it sounds so simple but it’s a really powerful training technique!
@datthing36502 жыл бұрын
I have a 8 month old male named tuna, hes fine with stepping up but when I present my finger, he bites. I don't wish to over step boundaries or make him scared. Any tips?
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
This video shows you how to get your bird used to hands/fingers! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea92hdpi1sfTp2g.html
@Alexbloke7 ай бұрын
I’ve got my cockateil in an outside aviary do you think there’s a chance of taming him? He’s very scared of me and usually try’s to avoid being in a 2 foot radius of me despite being a hand reared one lol
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
Yes it’s absolutely possible! It can take time and specific training techniques but it’s totally possible 😊
@med_ayhem_benabda6 ай бұрын
3:57 now all my life is abt training and food when I want to pet a bird I find myself in the same cycle😐
@kavithmabeligalla5373 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I really love watching your videos and also really love birds. Me and my siblings adopted a cockatiel yesterday. We once had a bird actually. She was just a baby when my sister found her and hurt. We didn't cage her actually we just wanted to heal her. So after like 3 months she flew away. What I wanted to say is that it was so easy to tame her than my cockatiel.. I feel like it's just because she was a baby and our new comer is a 6 month older but we're getting so much worry because she seems like she just don't like us and being here. Also she has lost one of her leg by an accident so no one hasn't been taking her home at the store. So we are worrying that it also is a reason of her uncomfortableness. She didn't eat much yesterday. She always does hissing. She doesn't move or make sound very much.. I'm worrying she'll get sick.. What should we do? It'll be so much appreciated if you could reply and help us
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I think a vet check up would be worth it to make sure everything is okay 😊
@xpnaspect522 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sophie I would like to know how to let my cockatiel out of their cage and make them come outside their cage and go back in whenever they want, after how many days r weeks should I open my cage n keep fr then to cm out on their own
@xpnaspect522 Жыл бұрын
I just bought it today, so after ther interactive part how long should I approximately wait and whats the method of making them come out of cage and not to be cage territorial
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
The bet thing to do is target train your bird so you can get them back in without breaking trust!
@xpnaspect522 Жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie can u suggest on how to do that
@heatherhbleau5025 Жыл бұрын
Hi i received two 7 month cocateils from pet smart a week ago and i talk to them all the time and give them millet outside cage but not yet taking it what do i do
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Give it time, some birds take much longer to trust enough to take treats!
@chrisvallance81762 жыл бұрын
My cockatiel is clingy, and doesn't like cage time. She screams and runs back and forward on the bottom of her cage. Any tips on getting her to be less bonded 😂
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Train her to use the toys in her cage, offer a foraging tray for when she goes in, make the time she spends in her cage variable, only let her out when she is calm and not pacing too!
@BracedAroma2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 8 month cockatiel that’s a male and he just keeps hissing like a cat and he doesn’t even eat his Millet spray he is playing with the toys I got him but it’s kinda hard to train him so can you make a video about how to tame a hissing cockatiel
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
These tips will apply to a hissing cockatiel too - spend some more time doing the passive interactions and go at his own pace - he might take longer to feel comfortable :)
@BracedAroma2 жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie Just wanna say thank you for your tips. Probably 3 weeks ago my bird started eating from my and he loves my shoulder. He is not scared at me he just nibbles me. He also does the same thing to my family members. So clearly he is not scared from me and my family members.Once again I want to say thank you.☺️☺️
@jinxx.ocelot Жыл бұрын
hii! I'm new to your channel and i was wondering if you could help me out with an issue i have. Whenever i put my hand near my cockatiel (roughly 30cm away), he'll either attack me or just go to the other side of the cage :(. We have had him for around 4 years and he is about 4-5 years of age, he was hand-raised and fed also. He won't step up at all, hisses if you are near him and absolutely despises me. Please give me some tips to sort this out!
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Have you seen my video on trust? Lots of things can play a part in this, from cage set up, diet and treat motivation so it’s good to evaluate all areas of his husbandry! Target training will also help too!
@Al_09a Жыл бұрын
I just got my cockatie today, he keeps biting my hand but chirps and wants to sit on my shoulder all day, how do I put him back in the cage since he hates my hand?
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I don’t usually recommend getting birds you the cage until they’re target trained as if you have to catch them up every time you need to put them back, you’ll break trust!
@opsihota21183 ай бұрын
I've had my Cockatiel 3 days and from day one it won't leave me alone. it's on my laptop right now as I type, it won't let me use the restroom without sitting outside making sad noises. How common is it for them to be clingy?
@BirdNerdSophie3 ай бұрын
It’s very common but you can train independence over time!
@lisamckinnon911 Жыл бұрын
I will be getting my new cockatiel within the next couple weeks. I used to own 2 cockatiels as a child when my grandmother bred them. I always fed them a seed mix that had sunflower seeds in it. What would be considered a healthy diet for my bird so that millet treats would really excite them??
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I have a whole parrot nutrition and diet playlist on here that you will find useful as it has loads of info! :)
@lisamckinnon911 Жыл бұрын
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much. Just brought my new cockatiel home lastnight. We are excited. He seems a little depressed. Not much bubbliness of a personality coming out just yet, but he is such a sweetheart.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
@@lisamckinnon911 you might benefit from my latest video 😊
@elliekeeton66742 жыл бұрын
The second I pressed play and your bird starting chirping mine let out a very loud chirp in the middle of eating as if to say HELLO??? 😭😭
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
So cute! 🥰
@wakeupfeelinggreateveryday17237 ай бұрын
What else besides millet for a new snack, I can remove the millet stick to train
@BirdNerdSophie7 ай бұрын
I did a recent video on top 5 treats 😊
@aquatica78892 жыл бұрын
Hi, your videos are very helpful, thank you. I recently got a Female Cockatiel from a friend who could not keep her, Daisy. Daisy is very friendly and loving she is always around us when we are home... we got another male a week ago, Coco so Daisy is not alone during the day when we are away. Daisy ignores Coco, he tries to get close to her but she hisses at him and walks away. We dont keep the birds in a cage, they are free roaming. Coco tends to hide under the dinning table all day, only comes out to eat and in the evening. I know he needs time but is there anything I can do to get him to come out from under the table?
@BirdNerdSophie2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Sounds like there are a few things going on - whilst free roaming can be good for some birds, it can also indicate to Daisy that the whole room is her territory which could make Coco uncomfortable as he is nervous of exploring another bird's territory. Also a week is a very short period of time to settle in, so I image that the longer he is there the more comfortable he will feel! Have you seen my trust building tips video?
@levishaa Жыл бұрын
So I just got my cockatiel yesterday and I left a millet strip in there for him. Is it okay to leave it in there or should I take it out so he can make it out as a reward.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Yes definitely take it out and only offer during bonding and training 😊
@itsmelottiee Жыл бұрын
Omg this helped so much thank you 🤍 x
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@ec63625 ай бұрын
My bird loves to sit on my head as I wander around the house. Is this a bad thing? Does it foster dominance or aggressive behaviour? It FEELS like bonding to me... 🥺
@BirdNerdSophie5 ай бұрын
It’s a complete myth that it’s dominant behaviour! Birds just like to be high up as they feel safer that way 😊
@randir.3080 Жыл бұрын
My cockateils (rescue already bonded) are coming home in 1 week. I heard someone say in another video that if they have eachother they wont bond to human and they will no longer be hand tame. Did you tame fish and chip at the same time?
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
Yes we got Chip and Fish at the same time! It’s a myth that they won’t bond with you if you get two at once! You just need to put plenty of effort and training in!
@evfredericks Жыл бұрын
Hi,I just watched your video,it was great. I got a 7 month old female cockatiel 3 days ago that was raised in a colony setting and there was another cockatiel there as well. She keeps calling for the other birds but stops after about 6 chirps,she doesn’t step up but is friendly. I let her out of the cage to Rome around,but I guess that is wrong to do? How can I get her to step up and be friends with me.she just sits in her cage,and started to eat after 2 days.
@BirdNerdSophie Жыл бұрын
I have a step up training video and a trust video too which you might find useful 😊