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Why are my budgies scared and preen their feathers when I get near?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Female

Whenever I go closer to my budgie they both start preening or sucking their feathers why is it so and they both fear from me

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out. Winning the trust of your birds can be difficult. Keep movements slow and deliberate, quiet. Offer treats by hand to gain trust and be persistent. A book titled "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" could give some answers. Good luck.

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