loki
Hatchling
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Post by loki on Feb 6, 2020 4:08:43 GMT -5
Hey all
Recently i've noticed that my quaker parrot squawks sometimes when I'm not near him (eg when i'm on my computer)
I can't really tell what he means by this its kind of a REEHH sound but not full on screaming
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Post by cnyguy on Feb 6, 2020 21:50:49 GMT -5
He's flock calling. He wants to know where you are and to be reassured that you're all right. It's normal parrot behavior. In the wild, parrots in a flock will keep track of each other by calling to each other. With our companion parrots, it's best to respond in some way. You might say something like "Here I am," or you could whistle or make a sound of some sort. With my two parrots, I reply with a clicking sound, and do it the same way each time. That satisfies them that I'm safe and nearby.
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Post by biteybird on Feb 7, 2020 2:00:53 GMT -5
Cnyguy is right. Couldn't say it any better myself.  Loki has obviously made a connection with you and wants you around all the time. Our Bonnie does the flock call when I leave the room and go somewhere in the house she can't see me. I whistle to her or say "It's OK". It doesn't guarantee that she will stop, but it is what it is! |
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