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Post by clcarone on Sept 22, 2017 9:32:59 GMT -5
Our Quaker is home for the 6th day now, his name is Marchello. My girls love him. Youngest is afraid and won't hold him. Oldest has no problem trying to bond but he is biting her like crazy. He won't come out of the cage on his own. He spent the first couple of days hanging on for dear life on the side of the cage. Yesterday and today he found one of his perches... so I think he has relaxed a bit. He is cautious climbing around in the cage. We leave the door open for him to come out and he won't. We carefully bring him out and he likes to sit on the perch on top the cage but he is biting us like crazy. We are trying to hold him and cuddle and play he isn't having it. Am I right in that its just going to take time or are we doing something totally wrong? He is eating and drinking. He cleans himself constantly. His wings are clipped but he still flies completely across the room... is this right? I would appreciate any advice. I keep telling my girls to be patient he is still only about 10/11 weeks old.. still a baby and a completely different environment. I just don't want to see them get frustrated.
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Post by easttex on Sept 22, 2017 17:00:11 GMT -5
Congratulations on the adoption of Marchello! Everyone's inclination is to rush right in and love the little guys, but try to put yourself in his place. He's been ripped away from everything he ever knew, and he's now a stranger in a strange land. I recommend that everyone back off and give him some room to watch you from a safe distance until he figures out you're not going to eat him. Some birds seem to adapt right off the bat, but most need some time. Put his cage in a place where he can watch everyone go about their business (hopefully calmly and somewhat quietly  ). Don't force him out. They're very social and curious birds, so it shouldn't take long for him to come out on his own. Sit near him and talk to him, read to him, or do anything else non-threatening, offer him treats, etc.) He may not have been terribly well-socialized by the breeder, so it might take longer that everyone would like, but if you get off to a good start with him, you'll have a better-adjusted bird in the long run. Welcome to the forum! |
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Post by cnyguy on Sept 22, 2017 20:09:02 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Marchello! Easttex has offered some good suggestions. It takes time for a parrot to adjust to a new home and a new flock (that means you and your family  ). Be patient and allow Marchello all the time he needs to settle in and get comfortable. Let him set the pace, and when he's ready, he'll become more adventurous and more interested in exploring beyond his cage. As he gets to know you and your children better, he'll probably be ready to interact with you more and may be less inclined to bite. |
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Post by julianna on Sept 29, 2017 12:29:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to learn about Quakers if you have never had one before. To your question about flying even though he is clipped the answer is yes. They might not go too far but they can still fly therefore, be careful about open windows and doors. My Quaker is clipped as well but when necessary he will fly to safety especially if he gets startled.
And speaking of startled... my Oscar is afraid of most things until he can truly feel safe. He is afraid of bright colors such as red and yellow and a lot of other Quakers are as well. He hates the wind and screams when he sees a stick or anything long.
When you leave the room you might notice that your Quaker starts calling. Because these are flock birds they want to make sure you are alright so to help with the screaming... I whistle back to him and he usually starts to calm down. Some owners simply keep talking to the little guys and that helps as well.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you might have. We are here to help as much as possible.
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Post by pidgesmum on Oct 17, 2017 20:10:12 GMT -5
Easttex has given you the best advice. Leave him alone but talk to him a lot and feed him treats from your hand. Trust me, it is all about food in the end. My Pidge is scared of toys which have a face.
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). Don't force him out. They're very social and curious birds, so it shouldn't take long for him to come out on his own. Sit near him and talk to him, read to him, or do anything else non-threatening, offer him treats, etc.) He may not have been terribly well-socialized by the breeder, so it might take longer that everyone would like, but if you get off to a good start with him, you'll have a better-adjusted bird in the long run.
). Be patient and allow Marchello all the time he needs to settle in and get comfortable. Let him set the pace, and when he's ready, he'll become more adventurous and more interested in exploring beyond his cage. As he gets to know you and your children better, he'll probably be ready to interact with you more and may be less inclined to bite.
