a little early for he terrable twos?

[Giselle]

It sounds like he could be going through the TTs. Birds are very manipulative animals. They know how to twist their humans around their tiny little claws, and they use this skill with ease You've pinpointed the problem in your post. Taru finds enjoyment when he bites you because you give a reaction. Unlike dogs, birds become absolutely delighted when their bitten human companions scream in pain. Instead of yelling "OUCH" when he bites you, suck it in and shake your finger slightly like you're experiencing an earthquake. Taru will stop to correct his balance and there will no physical reprimand. After he stops, it is recommended to command an "Up" from him. Hope this helps!

[cali]

thank you! I will definatly give that a try. now to get him him to start going back in his cage like a good little bird like he used to, latly the only way I can get him back is to hold his foot with my thumb so he cants fly away, exept he does not like this much and tries to avoid going on my finger all together even though going on my finger rarly means cage time. also any idea how to get him to eat anything oter then seeds? I have been offering him veggies and such since he came home but he wont touch them. I have tried placing it on his seed but he just tosses it to the ground and eats the seed.