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Post by julianna on Jan 11, 2016 16:38:16 GMT -5
It took a few months for me to potty train Oscar. What I did was every time I saw him poop I would say "good poop" with excitement. If he pooped on me I would show him what he did and put him down on his cage.... and ignore him for a few minutes. He now does not poop on me and when he is ready... he will let me know by running around in circles and wanting off my shoulder. Works great. It was the good praise that trained him.... and I am sooooo happy I no longer have poop on my clothes or hair.
Even in his new house he built... he has an opening for the first time... where he can poop and it will land on paper instead of in his house. In is condo... in the bathroom... when he poops ... it is always on the floor and he will scream for me to come and see... and clean it up... lol.
It is wonderful after they are trained... just be sure to train them with praise... and not with scolding or else they will end up like Aaron said... afraid to poop... and this can cause problems.
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Post by julianna on Jan 8, 2016 14:23:56 GMT -5
Take me with you.... lol Happy Holidays.
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Post by julianna on Jan 8, 2016 14:23:23 GMT -5
Personally I look at the banner every time I log in... that is the first thing and I noticed Byron right away. It looks great!!!!
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Post by julianna on Jan 8, 2016 14:21:50 GMT -5
Your Quaker is very young and has a long way to go. The higher they perch... the more control they feel they have that is why he always wants to be on the head. Gently remove him every time and put him down or even put him back in the cage for a few minutes so that he will understand that .... the behaviour is not wanted. Most Quakers love to sit on the shoulder and will preen the face next to him. Remember though that a shoulder ride is a privilege and the Quaker must get to understand this.
Biting is something that Quakers do much through life ... as it is their only means of defense. If the Quaker has bonded with you then all other people (for the time being) are a threat to him. It will take a long time to train the QP to accept many others. Since you are the bonded one, you should take the Quaker and place it on your daughters hand... speaking softly to the QP all the time... and praising your daughter as well. Hopefully there should be no bites.
The towel may have worked well when he was younger but now he can fly so save the towel wrapping for necessary times only. I know a few Quakers who love to tear up towels... so be careful with this.
You may not have to clip his wings but just limit his flying time and try to give him your attention while he is in the cage. Softly talking or singing to him. Then maybe when he comes out he will like to sit with you and just watch TV?
Many others on here have flighted QP's so I am sure they will add some advice.
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Post by julianna on Jan 8, 2016 14:09:12 GMT -5
Thank you all for the advice. I feel better now knowing that he will be okay for one evening. I also plan on covering his regular sleep cage (which is close to the kitchen cage) so that he does not see it and think he needs to go in there for bed. That one does not have a lock and besides it is packed with his tie wraps so ... not a good place to spend the day.
Whenever I have had to leave Oscar I always tell him... that I am going far far away. He usually is good with that and does not cling. Of course the best part is coming back and having all the kisses. (smiles)
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Post by julianna on Jan 7, 2016 14:47:26 GMT -5
Hi Folks... I have to go out of town for one evening and my bird sitter is not available. I am going to have to leave Oscar alone and wanted your advice. I will be gone from 8:00 a.m. one day to 1:00 in the afternoon the next day.
I will have Oscar in a closed cage with toys and lots of food and water. I was thinking of leaving the radio on for him... but that would mean it would be on all evening as well. Not sure if that is a good thing.
I am not going to cover his cage but just let him look around and be able to see out the windows.
Has anyone else had to leave their QP alone for a night? Any advice for me?? Thanks
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Post by julianna on Jan 7, 2016 14:39:49 GMT -5
Today is Ukrainian Christmas... so Merry Christmas to meeeeeeeee!!!! and Oscar... I have officially made him Ukrainian too.
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Post by julianna on Jan 7, 2016 14:38:28 GMT -5
Hello Casey and what a pretty little birdie she is. I love the foot up... saying hello. Don't you just love their little toes??
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Post by julianna on Jan 7, 2016 14:35:26 GMT -5
That is all very good news easttex... I am so very happy for you both. I love the chastises you .... that would look so cute. I guess there really is a birdie God... and He figures Shah should stay with you. Awesome!!
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Post by julianna on Jan 6, 2016 12:11:54 GMT -5
Really beautiful. I like the name Cookie... but when I first saw her I thought.... Snow Ball. Cause she is white a fluffy and a ball of gorgeous.
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Post by julianna on Jan 6, 2016 12:07:56 GMT -5
Oscar does this head shaking... and when he does it... to me it means NO. I also will shake my head violently back at him when I mean NO and most cases it does work. So maybe Yoshi did not want to be in the position he was... perhaps he wanted to be somewhere else or wanted something else?
Oscar will also put his head under his wing and pretend to prune himself when he means NOT REALLY. I have observed this many times over and over and in all scenarios it fits the situation.
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Post by julianna on Jan 6, 2016 11:57:32 GMT -5
She is sooo beautiful. Love the video... thank you for taking the time to post it.
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Post by julianna on Jan 6, 2016 11:53:19 GMT -5
My quaker after being together for 5 years still bites me. Not only over his food but also he removes small pieces of my skin from my neck and hands constantly. He is so very quick at it... and most of the time I do not even feel it as a bite... but more as a hair removal... then the next day I will see a whole bunch of little sores everywhere. This is not uncommon.
If the QP is on your hand and attempts to bite you... then wiggle your hand (the one he is sitting on) up and down quickly. This gives the feeling of a tremor and the bird will stop what he is doing.
I wish I could show you the scars I have from the nibbles and bites. I do not think it will ever truly stop... as it is just part of their nature.
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Post by julianna on Jan 5, 2016 12:50:51 GMT -5
Such a lovely story. Amazing really.
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Post by julianna on Jan 5, 2016 12:45:37 GMT -5
Aaron... if you want I have lots of pictures of Oscars' past houses that he built. I could send them if you think they might help. They sure are amazing nests.
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