By T.J. Lafeber DVM

A note for new owners from Doc Lafeber Removing your new Budgie from his cage Calming Letting Budgies head extend Initial touching From hand to finger Socializing - Befriending - Bonding - Playing Body Language in Budgies

How Do You Say To Your Bird -
" I Won't Hurt You.
I'd Like To Be Your Friend."?

At the start birds won't know what these words mean, but they will understand the emotion and feelings in your voice. As time goes on and You couple the words with affectionate actions, the words will become more meaningful.

You'll learn that Budgies have the ability to communicate better than you probably imagine. They talk to you and expect you to talk back. As they develop as a friend they'll begin to understand the meaning of your words, and use words of their own to communicate.

Words won't be enough to tame Your bird. But by repeating, "I'd like to be Your friend. Please like me," they help create a good environment.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Birds are no exception to this rule. In fact, when it comes to affection they prefer to participate in a physical manner. They love to touch and be touched in a gentle way. By holding, preening, and caressing you'll be on a direct route to winning their friendship.

Relating to birds, then, is through both words and actions.