need help with my tiel!!! i think they weened him to early!

"angelgirl" wrote in message

>i was told he was 8 weeks old and he does eat ok, better now then he
> did, but when i am in the room with him he hollars at me, he acts as
> if i have not had anything to do with him, but i have!!!! when i put
> my hand in his cage he jumps right up on it, even if i do not put my
> finger out!!! he doesnt bite me or hiss at me!!! i try to cover him
> up, but that doesnt help, what could he be wanting!!! and why all the
> hollaring or screaming?? also he loves millet!! i guess they all do,
> but how much is too much? can i give him a small amount everyday?
> will someone please help me???
>

Yes, you can give him a small amount daily, it won't hurt. I recommend a
little more interaction. I think he needs more attention. I can suggest
several things you can do without removing him from his cage. Remember, he's
just a baby and you're the momma-bird. As long as he feels like you're
paying enough attention to him, he'll be happy.

Offer a small amount of millet in the palm of your hand.
Play tug-of-war with a popcycle stick.
Whistle any tune you like.
Read aloud, anything, even recipes or TV listings.

Eat near the cage, too. Tiels are very social birds, especially at meals.