New canary
Got my canary exactly 1 month ago, been trying to bond with him and tame him. When I change out food and water he doesn’t seem frightened until the cage shakes from the little food gate being difficult to open. I heard to keep my hand in the cage 5min a day so it can get used to it, tried feeding it by hand and its still scared of me. Am I expecting him to trust me too early? I really want to gain his trust I also heard to sit near the cage for some time everyday which I will start doing, starting yesterday I opened the cage and he’s been flying around the room exploring confidently but when I inch slowly closer to him he flys back to the cage. Any suggestions and how long should I expect it to take earning his trust? I know that question varies, thank you!
Got my canary exactly 1 month ago, been trying to bond with him and tame him. When I change out food and water he doesn’t seem frightened until the cage shakes from the little food gate being difficult to open. I heard to keep my hand in the cage 5min a day so it can get used to it, tried feeding it by hand and its still scared of me. Am I expecting him to trust me too early? I really want to gain his trust I also heard to sit near the cage for some time everyday which I will start doing, starting yesterday I opened the cage and he’s been flying around the room exploring confidently but when I inch slowly closer to him he flys back to the cage. Any suggestions and how long should I expect it to take earning his trust? I know that question varies, thank you!