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Yes, sparrows can bond with their owners, but the timeframe can vary. To encourage bonding, consistent hand-feeding and interaction are key. How to Encourage a Sparrow to Bond While sparrows can form bonds, the time it takes varies. There are steps you can take to accelerate this process. Hand-feeding is a powerful bonding tool; when you personally feed your sparrow each time, it helps it recognize you as its provider and creates a stronger connection. Beyond feeding, engage in other forms of interaction. Make your presence known by being around your sparrow often and talking to them gently. These actions can significantly help them to bond with you. The Process of Sparrow Bonding Sparrows, as birds, are indeed capable of forming bonds with humans. However, raising an older sparrow can be challenging and they have a higher risk of mortality. If you start with a young sparrow, bonding is often much easier. After a period of care, they will form a bond with you and start to show affecti...

Any cockatiel that is not yet a year old still has a good chance of being tamed and trained to interact with humans. Generally, if a cockatiel is under one year old, there's a higher likelihood of successful taming. While it's not impossible to tame an older bird, the chances decrease significantly. For cage-raised cockatiels, remove the food bowl and leave only the water bowl. Offer food from your hand to teach it to eat from your hand. Initially, the bird may be hesitant to approach. Try reducing the amount of food available in the cage for a few hours, and when it is hungry enough, it should start approaching your hand for food. Gradually increase the distance of your hand over the time. This helps it learn to fly to your hand. Ideally, whistle or call its name when you offer food to create a conditioned reflex. The bird will associate the whistle with feeding time. During the initial familiarization period, focus solely on changing the water and food. Avoid any extra intera...