Hello there, I have had buggies or parakeets before, and when we would hold them they would bite our hand and fingers or what ever they could get their beaks on. Saying NO and tapping the beak lightly is a good start; letting the bird know that this is not the type of behavior that is allowed. More or less the bird is just trying to get out of your grasp, thats what mine would do, and yes on accassion would bite hard enough to draw blood. if you still want to hold your bird but wanting to avoid the little sharp beak, try holding your bird on your chest head facing towards you, so the bird will grab the material from your shirt instead of your hand. If you are still getting bit on the hand, try wraping your hand with a wash cloth and holding your bird so he/she will only bite the washcloth.
Most birds will bite when being restrained/held because they feel that they are in danger, and first instinctive reaction is to try and get away. Try talking to your bird getting it to calm down letting the bird know your not going to hurt him/her, pet here praise the bird say good boy or girl. Only use the NO word as punishment. With buggies and parakeets this training will take time and purssute, 10 min every 2 hrs or so.;) I hope this helps you remember don't give up it will be a frustrating and long wait for your perssistance to show, but in time your patience and traning will soon pay off. I know I am working with a Indian Ringneck Parrot and I am now just getting him use to stepping up on my hand and I have had him for almost 3 months and felt that I wasn't getting anywhere!!!
Don't forget the "TLC" after training, giving your buddy space after the 10min training:D :D If you need any more advice e-mail me at
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Lots of luck to yah,
Natalie and Iago:)