For those of you who have rehomed birds- How long was it before the birds started to warm up to you? How long had they been with their previous owner? Any advice for some of us taking in our first rehome? I realize each case is different, but just some general info on helping them to adjust would be most appreciated

I think we just got lucky the day we got billy he went right to me like he's known me his whole life, he had no problem settling in, I was taking videos of him that night dancing on top of his cage

then about 2 weeks later he was DONE WITH ME and only wanted my boyfriend and that's how it's been ever since

sept 17th will be 2 months since we've adopted billy

and even know he's out to get me and will make a effort to attack me and I threaten i'm going to pow him to the moon ( i used to tell my kids the same thing and they got a kick out of it) and so does billy I'll make a lil fist and shake it at him and tell him "boy i'm gonna pow you too the moon" and oh man does he just start laughing his lil green butt off at me - BUT i still love him to death

I got Maddie and she was a year old. I have had her for 4 months now.
She is still very fearful, and really cage aggressive, but all in all, she is a very sweet baby.
She used to always cower while she perched on me, and only stepped up to me because she had to. Lately, she stands on the end of her cage "leaning for me" and I know she wants some attention. Sometimes when I see her perching on me relaxed it warms my heart.
So, it has been baby steps, but all good.
Also, when I got her, she was so quite. All she ever did was talk and make other mimic noises. Now, she has spells of screeching that put even Poppy to shame. Might be hormones, but I think it will pass.
Be patient... understand that they have NO reason to trust us.

it depends on the bird you know Kai took a while to warm up to me but the senny im rescuing is totally warmed up to me..lo

I have 6 rehomes.

The linnies were with their first owner for about a year and she didn't do much handling with them. But when they came to my house they settled right in. I'd say it took me a few weeks before I could get Comolie to step up (he isn't fond of hands) and Nellie stepped up right away. Neither bird was aggressive at all and really wanted to be with me.

For the Tiels...Buddy and Tweetie were with their first owner for about 3 years and I've had them for almost 2. Again, their first owners didn't do much work with them and they were both shy of hands (Tweetie more so). But they aren't aggressive and loooove to be up on our shoulders. They both step up great! Talos is another story He was parent fed and then put into an aviary with other breeder birds and was never handled at all. I've had him for a year (he's about 5 now) and I've tried to work with him, but he just does NOT like people. He would rather be left alone.

Tiko came from Ron (member of the forum) and Ron/Susi took Tiko in as a rehome and had Tiko for a year and a bit. He's been with me for almost a month now and it has been slow, but for a Grey, surprisingly quick at how well he's settled in and adjusted. He's an awesome bird and seems to handle change very well.

I got Buddy as a re-home. It took me about 2 weeks to adjust to him. He needed to be picked up in a certain way at the beggining having come from an owner with disabilities. I had to learn how to adapt to his way of thinking.

Then I slowly worked with him till he was comfortable with doing things my way.

All told about six weeks till he was happy and well adjusted.

Tiko came to us from a less than ideal environment. He was mosly cage bound, and frightened of hands. It took me about a month to get him to step up. From there he adjusted fairly quickly.

Now he is teaching Carrie-Anne how to behave properly.

Well I have quite a bit of experience with rehomes and here are my experiences:

Frankie - First Bird (2 year old Q) was a breeze. This little ball of fluff and feathers didn't skip a beat in coming to a new home. The first day he was here he was out of his cage, squawking and talking and acting like he owned us.

Isabelle - Second Bird (2 year old Q)was a little more work, but still very amenable to her new home. Isabelle took to Frankie right off and I think this made her new surroundings easier to absorb.

Kit & Skye - Third & Fourth Birds (4 year old Blue Masked Lovies) were pretty easy, as well. They were definitely scared, but were not difficult. They had a very long car ride to get here, so once they were in their cage in a steady place for a couple of days all was wonderful.

Hagred & Hermoine - Fifth & Sixth Birds (Budgies, age unknown) were just thankful to have a clean home, food, water, toys, snacks and the sounds of other birds around them.

Ollie - Seventh Bird (2 year old Black Winged Jardine) was a bit more of a challenge. Ollie came from a home where she was very loved and an only bird. Going into quarintine did not make her happy in the least. She pined for her parents and wouldn't eat for the first two days. Any time one would get too close to her cage it was a big nip and a hiss. I estimate it took Ollie approximately 2 weeks to start stepping up for us and acting as a member of our flock.

June - Eighth Bird (8 year old Q) was also thankful. Very easy rehome here. She came from such a horrible situation that everything was an improvement. She still seems amazed every day that she has food and water and a clean cage and toys and gets to sit in the light out of her cage. She is a wonderful little soul who shows her appreciation by giving snuggles every chance she gets.

I hope this info is somewhat helpful for you.

Its very true that the settling in phase can take along time - it will be dependent on what the birds prior life was like and what kind of bird/age etc..

The tiels we rescued settled in here within 2 days - they were just grateful I think to get out of where they were and get some good food to eat..they remained until quarantine was past than went to foster homes - they also settled in the same day there..

Our G2 was JUST starting maturity when he was rehomed to us - his 4th home in less than 9 months - so the first 2 - 3 months were spent trying not to get bit while he was hormonal lol..we feel hes pretty much settled in now and is happy/spoiled rotten..

Our first rescued CAG has been here just over a year and is still settling..his is a case of trauma/abuse in different areas and we believe that it could take years for him to come around and shed all the phobias he has..and hes only 2 1/2 ..

Our other CAG is a rehome and I believe settled right away with me first..shes been here since Feb and is only now allowing men to touch her(the bully from her previous home had manhandled hurt and injured her)..

So..with that said..you need one thing..PATIENCE lol time/love and almost anything is possible

Polly is 6 1/2 years old, and has only had one home. I think she was at the rescue about a month beyond quaranteen. The 1st time that I held her, she bit my hand many times, but didn't draw blood. The 2nd time was better, (same day) and by the time I got her home, we were pals. She would "come out" on command, as well as 'step up'. I've had her about 3 weeks now and she has learned new words and phrases. She is more slowly warming up to my adult son who lives with me. He does not always have an opportunity to interact with her every day, and I think that is why she is going slower with him. It is true, though, that she bites him harder than she ever did me. No blood, but leaves red marks.

I think her 1st home was probably a good one, but I am uncertain as to how much time they were able to spend with her lately. The input sheet they filled out is in some respects shows a very different bird than I see at this time. Of course, I think Polly is the best!