My budgie bites when I pet it. How to tame budgies & stop food fights?

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My budgie has started eating from my hands but when ever I try to touch him he bites. I have a pair the female is afraid to come on my hand to eat so may be it scares the male budgie. How should I tame them? Also they bite each other while eating what should I do to avoid this? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 5 months and 27 days old | 35 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It will take time. Allow him to keep eating from your hand. Use treats to coax him onto your hand and when you pet him, do not come in from above. This can be a threatening motion for birds. Approach at or below eye level and move slowly. The female will require a bit more work in getting acclimated to your hand. You can do the same though. Use treats and rewards. Keep your hand near her, but don't try to touch her, for ever increasing periods of time. Provide additional food and water bowls to prevent resource protection.

My budgie bites when I pet it. How to tame budgies & stop food fights?

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