Post by jan on Mar 14, 2019 18:46:51 GMT -5
I have placed my order for a baby blue quaker from a local breeder and will not get him for about 8 weeks. I have some questions so hopefully some of you quaker owners can help me.
I have read opposing views on how to interact with a new bird. Some people say to leave it alone to adjust for a couple days and others say to handle it a lot. What is the right thing to do?
I already have a nice big cage but now i have read that the bar spacing shouldnt be more than 5/8". Mine is 6/8". Is this ok?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions so any help will be appreciated.
I have read opposing views on how to interact with a new bird. Some people say to leave it alone to adjust for a couple days and others say to handle it a lot. What is the right thing to do?
I already have a nice big cage but now i have read that the bar spacing shouldnt be more than 5/8". Mine is 6/8". Is this ok?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions so any help will be appreciated.
It really is best to give a new parrot some time simply to adjust to being moved to a new place. Forcing interaction won't help build a bond, so in the beginning, it's better not to try to handle the parrot unless absolutely necessary. Instead, you should sit near your new QP's cage and talk softly to him-- read to him and sing to him too if you want. Let him get used to you and the sound of your voice, and begin to get settled into his new home. You might attach a hanging perch to the outside of your QP's cage, just under the door, and then open the cage door when you want to invite him out. Let him decide when he's ready to venture outside his cage. Take things slowly, and let the parrot set the pace.