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Pacing
Oct 19, 2020 10:40:11 GMT -5
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Post by Tiki the quaker on Oct 19, 2020 10:40:11 GMT -5
My Quaker parrot,tiki, that I’ve had for 3 days now has been pacing back and forth on the bottom of his cage.He seems pretty attached to my face and enjoys when I talk to him,but is scared of hands.Could this pacing mean that he wants out,or is he just doing it for fun.He only does it a few times a day though.
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Oct 19, 2020 10:45:39 GMT -5
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Post by Tiki the quaker on Oct 19, 2020 10:45:39 GMT -5
I also forgot to add that his cage is fairly large and has enough space for him to fly around and has a lot of perches and toys for him tm he occupied and has been eating his food and water.
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Oct 19, 2020 20:36:50 GMT -5
Post by cnyguy on Oct 19, 2020 20:36:50 GMT -5
When my QP Ralph paces it means that he's impatient-- there's something he wants and I haven't figured out what it is soon enough. It could be almost anything-- he may be asking for a treat or he wants me to retrieve a toy that fell on the floor, or he may just want some one-on-one attention. Your QP Tiki may be telling you something like that, or you may be right in that he wants to be let out. After only three days, you'll probably need more time to learn his body language (as he will to learn yours). He may need more time to get used to you and his new home before he'll willingly step onto your hand. Continue to spend time sitting with him and talk softly to him while you're sitting there. I always recommend installing a hanging perch on the outside of the parrot's cage, just below the door, so he can step out and look around at his surroundings, even if he isn't ready to explore beyond there yet. The parrot sometimes is more willing to step up from there too rather than from inside the cage. All the best to you and Tiki.  |
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Post by Tiki the Quaker on Oct 19, 2020 22:12:55 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the reply! You’re right I’ve only had him for a few days so I’ll try to get to know him better,but shortly after my original post I was able to hand feed tiki! I’ve found that carrot seems to be his motivation lol. I’ve been wanting a Quaker for 3 years now and finally got one, and hands down, even though I’ve had him for 3 days, he’s the best pet I’ve had! I’ve been observing his behavior and can really see how much they act like toddlers, it’s so cute! So far he’s thrown his food and water bowls (12 bucks wasted on steel bowls lol) and has bitten me once,it feels like someone stepped on my finger! But other than that he’s a goof ball and keeps pooping in his water since he likes to make me work. Even though people would be mad at it, I think it’s funny. Anyways, thank you for the reply and have a good night!
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Oct 20, 2020 20:33:04 GMT -5
Post by cnyguy on Oct 20, 2020 20:33:04 GMT -5
You're welcome. It's natural to want to accomplish as much as possible as soon as possible with a new parrot, but it rarely works that way. Lots of time and patience are needed. It sounds like you're off to a good start, not counting the bite. Parrot bites aren't unusual (and they do hurt); even after more than 10 years with me, Ralph still bites once in a while. Parrots think it's their job to keep their human companions busy, one way or another. You might try a water bottle for Tiki if he persists in pooping in his drinking water. The bottles aren't always accepted by the parrots though; when I tried one, Ralph thought it was the most evil contraption in the world. It's funny how parrots have individual tastes when it comes to food. Tiki evidently loves carrots, but neither Ralph nor Scooter the Grey will touch one. You might try fresh green peas, if you can get them. That's Ralph's absolute favorite food (but Scooter won't eat them. She just likes to chew up the pea pods).  |
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