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Post by alleng8304 on Jun 21, 2018 10:47:16 GMT -5
This is my first time on this forum. Five days ago I adopted a QP that I affectionately named Stonewall Jackson or "Jack". Jack took to me immediately. He will tolerate my hand in the cage, (minimum pinching sometimes)will take food from my hand, and let me scratch his head. However, he will not step up on my finger but will sometimes try with no success. He seems to be not sure of himself. However, I did notice that his claws are long and he bites his feet and shakes them often. He talks -about 5 words. On day three, I let him out of the cage and he immediately went to the top. When I tried to retrieve him to back in the cage he attacked the wooded perch and flew around the house. The only way I was able to get him was with a parakeet perch (thinner) when he was on the floor. I believe he is trying but does fully trust me or anyone else yet. Any suggestions?
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Post by dinucci on Jun 22, 2018 2:57:37 GMT -5
Hey Allen ! He just needs time..to adjust to you, his surroundings and anything else..other pets ect..trusting in you doesn't always come easy. Try sitting by his cage,talking softly..offer a treat from your open hand..think non threatening situations..move slowly when approaching talking easy. Picking my lil guy buddy up off the floor,I use and open hand,palms up. He also will attack a perch,dowel rod ,any object near his face,so hands work best. One cool thing I do from time to time is play bird videos on my cell phone. He jumps to my shoulder and watches "tv".
This also diffuses any situation wherein he's likely to be upset or nippy. Use tactics like that to "change the subject" in his mind,anything the 2 of you can play and he will interact with you better and become more trusting...viewing your presence as fun !
Good having ya here.
Cheers to you and jack!
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Post by alleng8304 on Jun 22, 2018 8:18:12 GMT -5
Thank you for the good info
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Post by oteyspeople on Jun 22, 2018 9:43:31 GMT -5
Changing the "subject" is a great idea. Otey did NOT like any sort of arguing, so if I spoke loudly to my husband in a different room, the result would be a spake of Quaker Cussing. I either had to bribe him into stopping by offering a pumpkin seed, or playing the chicken sounds game. Find something that he really likes, and when he gets stressed, use that to distract him. #1rule for dealing with this amazingly intelligent critters is to be consistent.
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Post by alleng8304 on Jun 22, 2018 13:26:22 GMT -5
Thank you. It is interesting that he will let me scratch him, touch his beak and take food from my hand BUT under no circumstances will he get on my finger or a perch which he attacks. If I could get him out of the cage and handle him he would be a different bird
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Post by cnyguy on Jun 22, 2018 20:29:22 GMT -5
As dinucci said, Jack needs time to fully adjust to his new home and new flock (you). Let Jack set his own pace, and eventually, he'll probably be ready and willing to step onto your hand.
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