Caique parrots like to be petted and handled.Birds may become scared and withdrawn if you start handling them too quickly.If you want to have a good relationship with your parrot, start with small amounts of petting and handling.As time goes on, your bird will be comfortable with more handling.
Step 1: You can give a new parrot a few days to get used to it.
Give your parrot space if you just got it.If your parrot doesn't feel safe, try to handle it quickly as it will backfire.Don't try to handle your parrot for the first few days.Allow your parrot to get used to your presence and not attempt to handle it.You can help your parrot get used to you by staying in the same room as it.
Step 2: Give your parrot a treat.
You can buy treats for your parrot at a pet store.Wait for the treat to take it from your hand and hold it near your parrot.It might take a few days for your parrot to accept a treat.After your parrot is willing to take treats directly out of your hand, you can simply offer your treats.Fruits and vegetables are usually appropriate for a parrot, but don't give it anavoca.They are toxic to parrots.
Step 3: The parrot's head needs to be scratched.
After you give your parrot a treat, it's a good idea to scratch its head.This will teach your parrot how to deal with positive things.If you scratch the bird's head, don't put your hand over it.Place your hand on the side of the bird's head.When scratching your parrot, make sure to move your hands slowly.Your parrot may see your hands as threatening if you move too quickly.
Step 4: Your parrot should be allowed to climb into your hand.
Hold your hand out to your parrot after being scratched and fed.You can let your parrot perch on your fingers.After a few days or weeks, most parrots will climb in your hand.It's important for your parrot to come to you on its own terms.Don't try to get a parrot into your hand.It's up to it to decide to get onto your hand.
Step 5: If your parrot is anxious around you, train it with a clicker.
When your bird is calm, click a clicker far away.Give it a reward and it will associate the clicker with getting a treat.Reward calm behavior by moving closer to your bird.It will get more comfortable as time goes on.It will take a long time for your parrot to get used to you.
Step 6: Allow your bird to cuddle on its own terms.
Caique parrots will become very friendly with their owners.The other way around is not appropriate for your parrot.Once your parrot is comfortable getting in your hand and being lifted out of its cage, it should begin to cuddle and show you affection on its own.
Step 7: Each day you should spend time with your bird.
Consistency is the key to getting your parrot used to being handled.If you have time during the day, you can remove your parrot from the cage.Feed it treats so it gets used to it.Talk to your bird while you are in the same room with it.It can get used to you as well.
Step 8: Reward your caique if they behave when handled.
Handling as a positive experience is important for a caique.Aggressive behaviors will be prevented by this.Reward your bird when you handle it.Your bird will think of handling as a fun experience if you give them treats, praise, and time with toys.
Step 9: Don't be impatient.
The parrot will move at its own pace.After a few days, parrots will be ready to be handled.Less socialized birds might need a few months or more.If things seem to be going slowly, don't try to hurry the process by petting your parrot or forcing it into your hand.Your parrot may become aggressive if you don't let it go at its own pace.
Step 10: When handling the bird, remain calm.
Caiques are very good at picking up signals from their owners.When you're stressed or upset, your bird will notice.When you're calm, approach a caique.Your bird may become aggressive if you are scared.
Step 11: Before handling it, check your parrot's body language.
Don't handle a caique that is in a bad mood.Eye pinning, tense posturing, and cheek puffing are all signs that your bird is nervous.Don't handle it because it's likely to bite or become aggressive when in this state.If you want to calm your bird down, stay away from its cage.It's possible to talk to it from a distance.
Step 12: It's possible to interact with your parrot at night.
During the evening hours, Caiques are more calm.Try handling your parrot later in the night if training isn't going as well as you would like.During the evening, your bird may be more willing to be petted and touched.