Johanna, our birds "perch" on our fingers. We use "step up" with Milly and Bennie to get them there. Roger just comes running and goes straight up our arms. He's a ham!

I think PCB is right. Talk softly to them, as much as possible and I would try holding out a millet spray. That might win them over quickly!!!! And I would hold it outside the cage to lure them out. How about toys? Do you have many? And is there anything like a cat ball with a bell inside that you could put on top of the cage or on the floor for htem to play with? Mine love bells.

Good luck to you. Your patience is going to be tested, but you are doing the right things.