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Post by Hiroto on Dec 21, 2015 18:47:15 GMT -5
Hello! I just would like to ask for some tipp. My english is not the best, so I'm sorry for mistakes. So, I got a hand reared parrot for 2-3 month ago. He born at May. My problem is, he doesn't like me or idk. :\ When I arrive home, he wants to come out from his cage, then fly in the bathroom. Sometimes come on my shoulder/head etc. When my mother comes home, he flies on her, screaming, kissing, hugging etc. When I try to go closer to my Mom he starts to "defend" her. I'm afraid, my parrot is a "one person parrot" or idk... My Mom can caresses (petting) him, but I can't. He starts to bite me and etc. But when we are alone together, its a bit better, but still can't give him a kiss, etc. Thanks for any answer!  Best regards. |
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Post by biteybird on Dec 22, 2015 3:41:03 GMT -5
Hi Hiroto, and welcome.  It sounds as though your parrot likes your mother the best and has bonded to her. This is fairly common quaker parrot behavior. I think you need to talk with your mum about you spending more time with your new parrot, without her in the same room (as you say he behaves better when you are alone with him). As your parrot is still very young, I'm sure you can change this behavior and shape him into a multi-person parrot. Other members on this forum have experience with doing this. It just takes a bit of perserverance. You have not had your parrot for very long, so if you address this issue straight away it should be fine by the time your parrot becomes an adult. Good luck and please ask more questions as you need to...let us know how you go! |
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Post by Hiroto on Dec 22, 2015 5:10:19 GMT -5
Okay, thanks for your answer! And I'm waiting for ppl, who has experience with this behavior, how to shape it. |
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Post by biteybird on Dec 22, 2015 5:24:58 GMT -5
When you are alone with your parrot and he does not bite you, give him a treat (a pumpkin seed or something he really likes to eat) and praise him a lot. Do this often when he is behaving and you will be off to a good start. |
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Post by beccilouise on Dec 31, 2015 6:31:40 GMT -5
Hi Hiroto. I'm a fairly new Quaker owner and my little one is only 6 months old, however, he seems to have bonded pretty strongly to me and I am trying to encourage him to be nice to my partner. What seems to help is me placing him on my partner's finger and, when he doesn't bite, I shower him with praise. We have even managed to encourage Byron to give my partner 'kisses' without biting. Byron has not ever displayed 'defending' behaviour, however, he just screams and flies after me when I leave the room and wants to be on my shoulder. It may not be possible to encourage your bird to change his 'mate', although I know they do sometimes change their minds. It sounds like this is rare, however. But it is possible to encourage a quaker to be friendly and playful with more than one person. Aaron probably has the best experience with this on the forum (that I know) but there are also some really good books on Quakers that can help you to condition more desirable behaviour. Good luck!
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Post by julianna on Jan 1, 2016 12:15:51 GMT -5
They say the way to a mans' heart is through his stomach. (I don't believe it but people say this). Anyway... I think it is a good idea to give him treats when he is being good and ignore him when he is bad. For some folks it can take months and even years before the Quaker will bond to them... so you must be very patient and kind to the bird. Do not try and grab him or use gloves to catch him. Watch out for things that scare the parrot such as bright colors, long sticks, and other things you will notice that he is afraid of. Always talk softly or sing softly to the bird. They love that.
I guess I am saying many birds are different. You need to focus on what makes the QP happy and praise him with those things... and things that frighten him... make sure they stay away from him. You can be the winner in no time.
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Post by aaron on Jan 4, 2016 14:09:06 GMT -5
This is very normal behavior-- it's not that your QP hates you, but that he has simply chosen a favorite. It's not something to take personally, as it is really part of their mate-seeking instinctual behavior. It can be changed with some time and patience.
Our QP, Cupcake, was also very defensive of me against the others in the house at first. It took quite a while to change this, but now she is very affectionate toward all of us. The most important thing for us was one-on-one time between my wife and Cupcake without me around. Other things we did was have my wife do all the good things, like giving treats and letting Cupcake out of the cage, and having me do all the bad things like putting Cupcake in the cage. Also, have your Mom praise your bird whenever he is even remotely friendly toward you. When the bird is aggressive toward you in your Mom's presence, your Mom needs to put him down immediately. You want the bird to realize that his favorite (your Mom) *wants* him to be nice to you. Once you get to the point that it is possible without risk of injury, mutual affection with the bird, where you and your Mom give him rubs or kisses at the same time will help drive the point home that you are all part of the same happy flock.
Be aware that it could take many months to change this behavior. Being persistent and patient is critical... but you will get there. Good luck! Keep us posted!
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