Can all Budgies be tamed?

[IAmJuan]

I'm getting a Budgie.. (from probably petsmart or petco, since i havent found any breeders around my area) and i was wondering if all of them can be tamed and made friendly??

Thanks

[Michael]

All but dead ones.

[IAmJuan]

Thanks!
That made me a little less worried

[entrancedbymyGCC]

"That parrot is demised!" M, have you been watching Monty Python?

When one is selecting a bird from among others, as a pet-shop budgie or at a rescue, are there clues one can use to judge which may have easier temperaments than others?

BTW IAmJuan, have you considered getting a budgie through a breeder rather than a big pet store?

[IAmJuan]

Yea i have but the problem is i havent found any breeders around ive researched and called plenty of people...

[bmsweb]

Have you tried touching basis with Bird clubs? I'm sure they could put you onto some breeders.

[IAmJuan]

I'll try looking around hopefully i can find some.. thanks for the idea

[Kim S]

All but dead ones.

I have to disagree with you on that one. After breeding budgies for a couple of years I know that some budgies just aren't meant as pet companion. They're better of in an aviary with other birds.
On the other hand, this behavior can be recognized by a good breeder at a young age.
When the birds are fledged and can take care of themselves, I take them into the livingroom to check they are definately weaned before they go to their new owners. That takes about a week or so, and in that week I try to teach them the basic (people) skills (stepping up ect). In that week I can determine wether a bird likes to be with people or not.
It doesnt hapen often, but it happens. And if you find a breeder who actually works with the birds, he will know.

[TheNzJessie]

yes. just make sure you realize it doesn't happen overnight. it took me 3 months for my budgie to be completely comfortable with stepping up and coming out.

[Michael]

I have to disagree with you on that one. After breeding budgies for a couple of years I know that some budgies just aren't meant as pet companion. They're better of in an aviary with other birds.

Have you ever taken one of these "untamable budgies" and worked with it for 3 months? I'm not saying that every budgie will be easy and personalities can certainly vary, but I do think any bird can ultimately be tamed. The variable is how hard and how long it will take.