luna
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Post by luna on Jun 12, 2019 5:07:34 GMT -5
Hi. I have a new Quaker called Luna. We open her cage st the top every morning and replace her food/water/treats which he is happy to let me do. We have a free standing perch on other side of room with food/water bowels on also. Luna is happy to sit on top of cage or in cage or fly to training perch and sit there. He doesn’t play with any toys. Just seems to sit and look sad. I talk to him all he time and when he is home alone we leave the radio in and lock the cage and he is covered up 8-8 every night. He will step up on command but constantly squaulks when he sits on our hand looking to fly away as quickly as possible. I can pick him up and gently stroke him and he will sit quiet but as soon as I move my hand off his back he will fly away squaulking. We try to encourage good behaviour with praise and treats like if he steps up but he just ignores all treats we try to give him or takes it and drips it but constantly squaulks on our hand before darting off. I try bonding with him chatting to him and giving him treats when he is sitting quiet but he doesn’t take them. He seems scared of me. If I stay away and sit on sofa he will be quiet al day alternating sitting in cage in cage or in training perch.any advice. He is about 4 months old.
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jan
Weanling
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Post by jan on Jun 12, 2019 5:36:28 GMT -5
I too have a new baby the same age. His name is Buddy. I'm by no means an expert but have had some of the same issues. Buddy is not interested in any treats yet but I'm still trying new ones. I did find that the smaller the better. Buddy also flew away the first few days and when he did i returned him to his cage. He no longer flies away because he will no longer get attention. I don't leave the top of the cage open because i wanted him to know that if he wants out he has to come out on my terms. He now steps up on my finger every time and then i spend time with him just petting and talking to him. Hope this helps.
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luna
Hatchling
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Post by luna on Jun 12, 2019 5:45:40 GMT -5
Thank you, I will try that. What I have read is confusing as they advise not to put your hand in the cage as they are territorial and don’t like intrusion....
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jan
Weanling
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Post by jan on Jun 12, 2019 5:48:45 GMT -5
He must get used to having your hand in his cage but move very very slowly. Don't try to touch him at first. He must learn that your hand will not hurt him.
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Post by biteybird on Jun 12, 2019 5:54:13 GMT -5
Hi! Welcome...I'm in Australia.  Just give Luna some time to get used to you. Don't force him/her - OK, gonna say "him" for the sake of simplicity from now on - to interact with your hand, just let him come to you. He may have had some bad experiences before coming to you at the age of 4 months. It can take some time for quakers to be interested in new things (e.g., treats), but just keep offering stuff and eventually he may try it. When you offer it, I mean put it in a dish, don't try to insist that he take it from your hand (which he may be afraid of). Jan is right about not giving him attention if he flies away. Reward the good behaviour and ignore the unwanted behaviour. Good luck & please let us all know how it's going. |
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luna
Hatchling
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Post by luna on Jun 12, 2019 6:13:15 GMT -5
Thank you. I will try your advice.
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Post by Caseysmom on Jun 12, 2019 8:58:06 GMT -5
Thank you, I will try that. What I have read is confusing as they advise not to put your hand in the cage as they are territorial and don’t like intrusion.... Hi and welcome. Casey is not territorial in the slightest I can put my hand in her cage at anytime. But as a young bird we just did that and she got used to it I guess, she never really minded. I also rotated her perches and toys weekly when she was young so she would not get territorial and be cage possessive. Everything takes time and patience like Jan said |
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Post by cnyguy on Jun 12, 2019 20:24:30 GMT -5
Welcome! It's often necessary to have one's hands inside a parrot's cage, to clean the cage, service food and water dishes, arrange perches and toys. What should be avoided is reaching in and grabbing a parrot unless it's absolutely necessary. It's actually a good idea for your parrot to get used to you reaching inside the cage to clean it. Parrots don't instinctively know how to play with toys, so it helps to sit near the parrot's cage and play with the toys yourself while the parrot watches. Show him what to do with each of the toys, and act like it's the most fun thing ever invented. If you're enjoying yourself, your parrot will probably want to join in the fun eventually. It's not unusual for some parrots to squawk while they're flying. My QP Ralph does that. Good luck to you and your QP. |
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Post by biteybird on Jun 13, 2019 4:13:16 GMT -5
It's not unusual for some parrots to squawk while they're flying. My QP Ralph does that. Bonnie does a shriek with each wing beat when she flies. She did it from the start (we got her as an 8-week-old baby), then stopped for a while about a year ago (she is 5 now), but then she started squawking whilst flying again. We don't know why, but it's cute and it gives us warning when she is approaching. |
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jan
Weanling
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Post by jan on Jun 13, 2019 5:38:17 GMT -5
I finally found a treat that Buddy likes!
If you haven't tried it already, get some millet.
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