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Post by marybratti on Jun 28, 2016 18:36:58 GMT -5
He this is my first post here. I just brought home my first Quaker. He is being hand fed twice a day and eating small seeds. He seems very happy and healthy But he doesn't leave the bottom of the cage. No climbing or going on perches. He has played with the toys on the cage floor. He is able to fly and has all his feathers. When I got him from the breeder he was in a cage with about 7 others. All at the bottom of the cage. I'm wondering if it's maybe because he's too young? Thank you for rreading
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Post by cnyguy on Jun 28, 2016 20:12:50 GMT -5
Welcome!  I don't have any experience with parrots as young as yours, so this is pure guesswork. It could be that your baby QP is just so accustomed to being at the bottom of a cage or enclosure, that's where he's comfortable. Or he may not yet have learned how to climb and perch. Probably another Forum member will be along to provide some better ideas. |
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Post by beccilouise on Jun 29, 2016 1:08:18 GMT -5
I have little experience with this either, but from what I've read, I think perhaps he might be used to a 'nest' environment. If he has not yet started showing signs of wanting to fly, he's unlikely to have learned how to perch and climb. I would make sure he has a corner of the cage where she is soft bedding of some kind to he doesn't hurt his little feet on the cage grill. Don't put it over the whole cage bottom, only a corner, and check it every morning and evening for poop, cleaning and replacing where appropriate.
Are you hand feeding him? If so, what formula and have you been shown the right way to do it? I'm sure you are doing fine, but I've heard stories of Quakers ending up extremely ill due to formula in their lungs from being fed by an inexperienced feeder. An avian vet should be able to show you the right way if you haven't been shown, and do you know what pellets you'll put him on once he's weaned? Good luck and let us know how he gets on!
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Post by julianna on Jun 29, 2016 14:14:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Mary... boy they sure do sell them young. Your little guy will take time to learn this skills of perching and climbing but soon he will want to explore more and will catch on. Are you able to handle him and if so.... then practice with a perch outside the cage. Coach him to get on the perch but make sure that if he falls it isn't far and that it will be a soft landing.
Usually once they eat seeds they no longer need the formula... but I am not saying to stop completely but perhaps put the formula into a little cup and see if he can feed himself.
Be sure he is away from cold or hot drafts and that he gets plenty of rest. Play and talk to him a lot... sing a song or just tell him a story... this way he will adjust to you quicker.. and will learn to speak. Whatever word you want him to say... just repeat it over and over in a fun way.
Best of luck and we are here for any questions you might have. We love to help.
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Post by lesley on Jul 3, 2016 2:08:17 GMT -5
Hi Mary from another newbie. My quaker was also 9 weeks old when I got him in March this year but acted very different to your little one. Mine was on a perch with his siblings when I picked him up and eating totally by himself. I was just wondering if either your baby is slightly younger or mine slightly older or even just they are like babies and different in their development. Hope he is coming along fine now. |
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Post by Pappagallo on Aug 28, 2016 20:28:17 GMT -5
My Nikki was 11 weeks old when I got her but she was weaned. Now Nikki is ... wait for it ... 12! I think in time your little one become more active once he is weaned.
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I don't have any experience with parrots as young as yours, so this is pure guesswork. It could be that your baby QP is just so accustomed to being at the bottom of a cage or enclosure, that's where he's comfortable. Or he may not yet have learned how to climb and perch. Probably another Forum member will be along to provide some better ideas. 
