How do I tame my new budgie chick if its parents aren't tame?

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My budgies had a chick, it will probably come out of the nest in about a week. How do I tame it? The parents are not tamed. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If the chick is eating on it's own, you can pull it and place it in a separate cage. If not, you can still pull it, but you will need to hand feed it. This can help create a bond. If you don't have experience hand feeding, ask your veterinarian or an experienced breeder for help. To tame it, spend as much time as possible each day with the bird. Move slowly and talk softly when around the cage. Gradually acclimate him or her to your hand. This is done by placing your hand in the cage for ever increasing periods of time. Hand feeding will help because the bird will be used to handling and will associate you with food. Be patient and be consistent.

How do I tame my new budgie chick if its parents aren't tame?

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