Ways to increase pet friendliness A common problem with pet bird owners is that their birds are not friendly enough to them. In this case, it’s usually the owner’s problem, not the bird. Is there any way to make pet birds more friendly to people?
01. Go to the veterinarian It may seem unrelated to the task of helping your sociopathic bird become friendlier, but an underlying health issue can have a real impact on your bird’s personality. Most people don’t behave their best when they feel bad, and the same can be true of birds. Taking your bird for a check-up with your bird veterinarian can ensure that there are no medical issues preventing a better relationship with your feathered friend. Once your bird has a clean health, you can start working on making it friendlier.
02. Teach your bird a trick Take the time to teach your pet a bird trick, even a simple trick that can make you look better in a bird’s eye. Training sessions take time, and spending more time with your bird is critical to the bonding process. Plus, the act of doing something and then ultimately achieving it together can greatly improve your relationship with the bird. Start with a simple technique like waving hello, and once you’ve done that, move on to more complex techniques.
03. Take care of your bird every day Bird owners need to spend time caring for their birds every day. Caring for your bird requires one-on-one personal time with your pet and forces the two of you to interact more closely. If a bird is not performing, often adding more nursing time to the bird’s schedule is all it takes to turn things around.
04. Share a meal with your birds The route to the heart of many creatures is through their stomachs, and birds are no exception. If you’re having trouble interacting with your pet bird, try some old-fashioned bribes and prepare a meal of fresh fruits and vegetables to share with your bird. Sharing food is a normal and natural behavior of birds in a flock. Eating together may help your birds start seeing you as a family member. Remember to stay away from any food that may be poisonous to your feathered friend.
05. Make sure your bird has lots of toys. Birds who are bored and lack stimulation can become frustrated and, in some cases, unruly. A bored and depressed bird will not be excited about spending time with others. If you have questions about a bird’s behavior, make sure it has access to plenty of safe and fun bird toys. Once you have toys for your bird, take them out of the cage frequently so your pet doesn’t get tired of playing with the same old stuff. You might be surprised how quickly a new toy can change a bird’s mood.
06. Be persistent and teach not to expect immediate results. Instant success won’t happen, but with consistent human behavior, healthy fitness, and hard work, you may expect your bird to be more friendly, social, happy, and stimulated. Also, once your bird is showing progress, you will need to continue making modifications to keep your bird behaving friendly and social.
