How to help my rescued birds trust me and enjoy being petted?

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My birds were in a very neglectful and abusive relationship before i got them. They are now much friendlier put are still a little angry whenever i try to pet them. I stopped trying out of fear of scaring them. How can i get them to trust me more? Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Male

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thanks for helping these guys! I would recommend you continue to try this because most of the time, it just takes time for them to get better and trust you more. The secret recipe really is patience and being consistent. I would also recommend you try giving them treats as you pet them so they start associating your contact with something positive. This should work but again it will take time. Best of luck!

How to help my rescued birds trust me and enjoy being petted?

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