Hand taming stalled out, what do I do?

You are making progress and that's a good thing, I find with my little guys the like to do things on their terms so i try getting them to step up outside of their cage also i reward with a little piece of millet when they do what i want. Its also important to not get frustrated when they dont do what you want as i think the pick up on our vibes and may become nervous. Good luck

Welcome to talk budgies forum. It sound's like you have made wonderful progress so far, to go from being terrified of your hands, to not afraid, and even eating out of them in 7 weeks is great. You are at a point where deciding on what you desire tameness wise, and what training method's will work for you need to be figured out. Trying to tame and train two bird's at the same time is harder, and will take longer than working with just one. We have a lot of good info in the training forum sticky's, there are different training method's and advice on what to do and what not to do, etc. and of course there are a lot of experienced folk's here who will try and help if you have question's. Would love to see some pic's of your budgies...

You've made excellent progress of these two, however, depending
on how much time they have been with other birds, their age and
the fact that they are together, it's possible that they're just happy how things are. Budgies will typically prefer another budgie, all things considered. Keep doing what you're doing, but I think it's
that they prefer you as providing food but not necessarily as a companion friend like you're hoping for. As others have suggested
separating them in separate room, would increase their interest in bonding with you and then introducing them back together to see how this goes. The fact that they are relatively calm around
you and take millet are good signs, but a beginning. You can't force a bird to be your friend. They will do what they choose to do.

I'm glad your bond is moving forward. Eating out of ones hand is a big step. That scary human part they were once afraid of, they are eating out of.

I'm sure you're a responsible owner, and I'm not saying you aren't but I need to put this out there, for new and old owners; be patient. Many people get impatient and get mad at their budgie, which breaks my heart, shatters me. Imagine being taken away from your home and put into another, with someone controlling you every step.. such as when you can leave, fresh bedding, fresh food and water. It's terrifying. You'd fight and run. You'd be overwhelmed. So be RESPONSIBLE and MATURE. TRUST takes TIME.

Hello and :welcome: to the forums!
You're doing great so far--as mentioned, taming them separately might help a little bit but it seems both budgies are definitely on their way to trusting you fully.

They may be a bit uncomfortable with you trying to pet them because most birds prefer not to be petted, even if they're bonded to you.

Keep up the good work! I hope to see pictures and updates around here
It's great to have you with us and remember, we are always available for any questions you may have.

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Nice looking bird's....thank's for sharing...

They're beautiful! Thank you for sharing

Update on the little guys...
The birds have adjusted to my schedule which is more of an owls schedule so just a few minutes ago i was tempting Dylan (the less skitish of the two)out with millet and got him to perch on my finger! He wouldnt step up to my other hand unless he saw the millet first but after a few times of that he got the jist and was stepping up before the millet was shown with a little coaxing. Im so excited and had to share! I hope this is the break I was looking for.

Sounds like you are making progress to me. Oh and I love the names too! Keep up the good work