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Post by alyssarose on May 22, 2017 10:32:05 GMT -5
HI my name is Alyssa. I have technically 5 quakers although the newest girl isn't ready yet. I have a rescued 7 year old green quaker, a 13 week old blue opaline quaker, a baby green quaker still at the breeders, and 2 rescued breeder 7 year old blue quakers. I grew up with quakers and love them like crazy. I haven't figured out how to post a question as I just joined, however, my two new quakers, the breeder pair, we're highly neglected and overbreed, and though hand fed as babies, they aren't tame or friendly. Any suggestions on how to do so?
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Post by easttex on May 22, 2017 11:34:17 GMT -5
Five of them, wow! I think that's what is known as a pandemonium of quakers. Or maybe it's a cacophony. I can never remember which it is.  Welcome to the forum all of you. Are your ex-breeders still caged together? How long have you had them and what has your approach been so far? |
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Post by cnyguy on May 22, 2017 19:56:25 GMT -5
Welcome to you and all the flock! I'm sure there's never a dull moment with so many QPs in the house.  I suppose that you would approach your two adopted breeder QPs the same way you would any newly arrived parrots. Sit near their cage and talk softly to them to help them get more accustomed to your body language and the sound of your voice. Showing them that you're calm and gentle will be a good start. You might try offering them some favorite treats while you're sitting with them. This is another situation where extra time and patience will likely be needed, but I expect it will be worth it. |
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Post by aaron on May 22, 2017 22:26:27 GMT -5
Five quakers! That's quite amazing. Welcome to all of you!!
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Post by julianna on May 23, 2017 13:11:36 GMT -5
Wow...I have my hands full with one quaker... lol and you have 5. Welcome to the forum. We are happy to answer any questions you might have. It will take a lot of patience to get a quaker to become friendly again. Something has turned them away from humans and now it is up to you to have their trust reinforced. Do not expect miracles in a short period of time... it could take months... but I am sure that with a loving home they will be friendly again.
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Post by beccilouise on May 29, 2017 15:23:43 GMT -5
Welcome and thank you so much for rescuing and giving a home to all these birds. I don't know how you cope! Though I'd love a second bird, my hands are full enough with one right now! It is possible that caging your breeder pair separately may help to develop tameness, but it may also cause a great deal of distress. I would advice maintaining them in whatever housing situation they are used to to start off with to get them acclimatised. After a while, you might try sleeping them in different cages and allowing them together time during the day. If they find that distressing, it may be that you have to work at taming them as a pair, which will be harder and they won't be quite as affectionate, but I'm assured it can be done! I've never tamed a bird before, as Maya was incredibly tame when I brought her home, but I've heard of 'chair taming', which I've used with my young rabbit before and is apparently quite effective with birds too: Take a chair, sit by the cage (with it either open or closed) put treats on a surface near to you and either just talk to the birds or read them a book. YOu will have to do this every day for some time, but eventually, the birds should pop out or come a bit closer to see what you are doing. Allow them to explore, moving very slowly and pausing any approach of the hand if the birds become distressed. The key, I think, is baby steps and trying not to be frustrated when the birds don't seem to be progressing, or maybe go backwards. I think it'll be key to remember that these birds may not have been treated well by their previous carers and may have all sorts of underlying health and mental issues as a result. Whatever happens, you are doing a truly wonderful thing by giving these birds a loving home. Take your time and use your experience (of which you seem to have loads!) to support how you nurture them. Sounds like you'll be fine Good luck! |
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Post by biteybird on May 30, 2017 4:52:38 GMT -5
I meant to say "welcome" sooner. You are doing a wonderful thing by taking these quakers under your care. |
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Welcome to the forum all of you.
I suppose that you would approach your two adopted breeder QPs the same way you would any newly arrived parrots. Sit near their cage and talk softly to them to help them get more accustomed to your body language and the sound of your voice. Showing them that you're calm and gentle will be a good start. You might try offering them some favorite treats while you're sitting with them. This is another situation where extra time and patience will likely be needed, but I expect it will be worth it. 
