Reddit reviews Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot (Barron's)
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As far as point #1 you haven't had an IRN. Mine will only let people touch her when she is fooled into thinking it is me touching her (meaning I am holding her close and start petting and then someone else sneaks over and starts petting her). IRNs are EVIL!
I have this book from the author and its good too: http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Well-Behaved-Parrot-Barrons-Mattie/dp/0764136674/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
I would NOT recommend going to a breeder! If your bird is bigger than a budgie, it will go through bird puberty, and its adult personality will not be the same as the cuddly baby phase. So many owners give up their birds after they go through puberty and their formerly cuddly bird suddenly turns "mean." That's how my little guy lost his first two homes. I'd advise looking up local rescues and seeing if they can match you to a bird whose adult personality meshes well with you and your lifestyle. Also, if you adopt, rescue staff are the best resource EVER if you have questions or problems after getting your bird(s) home.
For books, my favorite author is Mattie Sue Athan. Her Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot is the book I used with my bird.
Thank you for your positive reply. This is a really good book on clicker training - I've used clicker training to teach one of my cockatiels how to fly (after he kept breaking feathers from falling like a rock), and my other two birds also responded very well to clicker training since they LOVE treats. You can probably get your cockatiels more seed motivated if you only offer seed/millet as treats occasionally, and switch their usual diet to a pellet diet (Roudybush or Zupreem naturals are good brands - but please be careful about the switching process). Also, this is a useful book on parrot training and behavior. Even if you aren't able to get the actual books/ebooks (though I recommend them) because you aren't able to use Amazon for example, you could also google search about clicker training/behavior, and you can post future topics here in the parrots sub to ask for specific advice. Don't give up.