Training Lovebirds

by Carly
(California)

I would like to finger train my peach faced lovebirds that I got about 3 months age. But I have no idea on how to train them. Their wings are clipped but they are not very tame. When I take them out of their cage and put a perch near them, they step on it. They allow me to put them in a cage this way, but they are hand shy.

I am 12 and have had experiences with zebra finches. I used to breed them. I also do not know how old my lovies are. My lovies allow me to get close to the cage without making noise. No one else will help me. I would also like to know if they are any color mutations of any sort. And how can I introduce new foods to them such as carrots or bird treats?