Ok ya'll since I cannot find a breeding situation for Bambam my male tiel I've been thinking about trying to work with him to turn him into a pet. I got BamBam last year and was wanting to pair him with my whiteface pearl but her and sweetie had other ideas He is the meanest lil guy, well can't say mean b/c it's just his instincts but he absolutely hates ppl with a passion. Throwing him in the shower and getting him toweled to clip his wings has always been a huge struggle. Right now he is in a cage with my other two bonded pairs of tiels but I'm thinking of taking him and putting him in a cage by himself to try to work with him. I feel so bad for him b/c he's just all alone pretty much for the most part and I'd love to be able to make him a pet. Of course I'd rather be able to get him paired up with a female so he can do what he's done all of his life but it's just not happening right now. So any tips, ideas, advice? Should I leave him be with the others who will probably leave anyway once I can rehome him or do I seperate them now and work with him and take the bites for a while? I want what is best for him ya know. I just dunno what to do. I mean I know that I can work with him and I have the drive to do it but is it in his best interest do ya think? Ugh sorry it's long, I just dunno what to do. he does go to the vet tomorrow b/c he has an icky eye and I can ask him as well but wanted personal opinions. thanks

Well this is my own personal opinion its all really up to you.
I sort of think even tho it would be a challange to tame him and make him into a companion animal that it might actually be his calling and he would be more happier as that in the long run.

I recently converted a breeder (sun conure) into a companion and he is doing wonderful and now enjoys his days of freedom.
I have to say it really was a test of my patience and his bite def was painful yet in the long run he has come out of his shell and seems to be so much more happier coming out of his cage to play and he greets me every morning and reminds me when its time to cover him by saying nite nite etc...

It was also really good for my ego because I was pretty proud of all his accomplishments and we have come a long way and still have a nice path ahead of us.

just my opinion tho