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Post by epinsor on Jun 15, 2016 17:15:35 GMT -5
Any one got problem with new toy my chiko is only 3 months old and its already a drama when i want to put new toy where he plays
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Post by Caseysmom on Jun 15, 2016 20:29:33 GMT -5
If you make a habit of rotating toys and perches around the cage each week when your Quaker is young, it helps them get used to variety and new things
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Post by cnyguy on Jun 15, 2016 20:43:20 GMT -5
Sometimes, it's necessary to gradually introduce a new toy to a QP. Place it first just within view of the parrot's cage and day by day, move it a little closer. It also helps to play with the toy while the parrot watches-- show the parrot how much fun it is, and that it's not going to harm the bird. And sometimes, the parrot will just decide it doesn't like a certain toy at all, for whatever reason-- maybe it's the wrong color, or too big, or some such thing. My QP Ralph has rejected toys for such reasons.
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Post by julianna on Jun 17, 2016 13:31:34 GMT -5
Color.... as cnyguy mentioned... is a huge thing with my Quaker. Absolutely no bright yellows, orange or red. I agree that slowly introducing them to new things is the way to go. Good Luck
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Post by beccilouise on Jun 19, 2016 17:28:10 GMT -5
Introducing anything new to Maya can take anywhere between an hour to a week to acclimatise her to it. Neophobia is very common and very healthy in parrots. They are intelligent and also prey animals. Encounters with predators rarely end well for birds the size of Quaker parrots, so being wary of unfamiliar objects is a key to their survival. I normally hang new toys outside Maya's cage or on her play stand before I put them in her cage. That way, she always has the option to move away from them and can see in a controlled environment that they won't hurt her. Usually, after a few days, she accepts them in her cage. I have a lot of toys for her and try to rotate them on a monthly basis to keep things interesting. I pack toys with interesting things too; nutriberries wrapped in tissue, egg box treasure chests, little bit of whole grain or dried fruit (not too much of this though!), things she likes. This also helps to keep her foraging instinct active and piques her interest.
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