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Post by Philip on Sept 7, 2014 10:23:59 GMT -5
Hello everyone! So I know a made another thread about if I was doing something wrong and what was going on but I have another question. First of all, thank you to the people who responded to my previous thread! That advice and those tips were super helpful! Now to this thread. It's been a week since I bought Cooper and i'm not too sure if he trusts me yet or not? When I put my hand in to his cage he's okay. If I pet his head or rub his cheek or his beak he seems to just stand there and i'm not sure if he's enjoying it or not? Sometimes he'll reach to nip at my fingers, he isn't biting it's just a very very gently nip, like he's checking to see what this new object is. He does take treats and seeds from my fingers and when I eat veggies or fruits in front of him and offer him a bite he will lean in to take a nip. But here's the weird part. Whenever I put my finger in to get him to step up, he refuses and walks away. But whenever we leave the door open and he flies out, he has no problem stepping up when he's on the floor or stepping up from finger to finger (when he's not trying to run away or fly away to explore the house). Also, whenever i'm around he's very quiet and will squawk just a bit when I talk to him but when I leave he starts screaming like he wants me to come back and when I do he's quiet again. So my question is, does he trust me yet or is it still building? Is there anything I can do at this point to get him to step on on my finger in his cage or to make him stop running/ flying away when he's outside? Or do I just need more patience with him?
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Post by Philip on Sept 7, 2014 10:25:20 GMT -5
Oh and sometimes he does bop his head up and down really fast when i'm around. What does this mean?
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Post by msdani1981 on Sept 7, 2014 16:21:33 GMT -5
He's getting there. Keep up the good work! If he's not ready to step up from inside his cage, don't force the issue. He may never happily step up from inside the cage. Most birds will happily step up if they're on the floor, they don't like being down low (they feel vulnerable down there). You're doing great, just keep having patience with him.  |
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Post by cnyguy on Sept 7, 2014 19:39:08 GMT -5
It sounds like you're making good progress so far. Building a bond with a parrot takes time-- it's a gradual process over weeks and months. Take everything at Cooper's pace and your patience will continue to be rewarded. If you haven't already done so, you might add a hanging perch to the outside of Cooper's cage, just under the door. That will give him a good place to stand when he wants to come out of his cage, and he may be more willing to step up from there than from inside his cage. The head bob is probably related to baby Quaker begging behavior and is likely a sign that Cooper wants something-- attention or maybe food. My QP Ralph bobs his head when he likes something or agrees with something I said to him or wants me to repeat something I've said. |
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Post by biteybird on Sept 8, 2014 4:55:32 GMT -5
Hi there. I agree with Dani and Gary, you're doing fine! Bonnie bobs her head when she is happy, inquisitive or cheeky. I reckon this means Cooper does trust you, especially as he's squawking when you leave the room (maybe translated as "How dare you leave? I want you back right now, to pay attention to me!").  |
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