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Post by joanneg1980 on Jan 6, 2015 11:32:43 GMT -5
hi got my very first baby quaker he was hand reared and we've named ozzy atm hes just sitting in the cage next to me sort of squawking/growling but wont let me near him i know he needs time to settle and have left him alone any advice would be great  |
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Post by easttex on Jan 6, 2015 13:28:17 GMT -5
Hi Joanne. How long have you had him, and how old is he?
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Post by joanneg1980 on Jan 6, 2015 14:11:40 GMT -5
i only got him today hes 12-14 weeks old
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Post by julianna on Jan 6, 2015 14:38:36 GMT -5
What a very pretty bird. You got it right when you say he needs time to settle in. Talk to him lots or even sing to him. I noticed that singing really calms my bird down. (even though I am not a good singer) When you leave him be sure to tell him where you are going and that you will "be right back". Remember they are flock birds and will always want to know if you are ok... by calling out.
Good luck and I know if you stay on this site you will find lots of valuable information.
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Post by easttex on Jan 6, 2015 15:34:02 GMT -5
He is a beauty.
I'll echo Julianna about giving him some time and talking softly. Also, try not to stare at him head on. You can look like a predator until he gets to know you.
The more you can make things seem familiar to him, the better. Hopefully you got some of the food that the breeder was giving him. It's good to get them on the healthiest diet you can while they are still young, but the first few days it's best to give them what they are used to.
You probably won't start formal training for a while, but you are basically taking the place of his parents and may have to teach him quite a bit. It's never too early to start with the "reward what you want and ignore what you don't want" principle. Did the breeder identify anything he really likes that you can use as a treat? |
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Post by cnyguy on Jan 6, 2015 21:34:49 GMT -5
Happy to have you and Ozzy join us on the Forum! I'll echo the advice you've already been offered. Sitting near Ozzy's cage and talking softly to him is an excellent way to help him get used to you, the sound of your voice, and your body language. And you can read or sing to him too if you'd like. It's a good way to work toward building a bond with Ozzy too. |
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Post by joanneg1980 on Jan 7, 2015 3:30:54 GMT -5
thanks for all your advice his cage is right next to my pc so he is by me all the time and the growling has stopped so i thinks he's settling nicely |
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Post by biteybird on Jan 7, 2015 7:15:26 GMT -5
Welcome! Ozzy is certainly a gorgeous little boy! I love the way quakers have that fluffy pudgy-headed look when they are babies, they kind of 'grow into' their heads. If he seems more settled already, you are doing very well. |
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Post by joanneg1980 on Jan 8, 2015 13:14:30 GMT -5
ozzy was meant to be tame and meant to be used to being handle i definately dont think this is the case because if you put your hand in his cage he tries to bite you quite aggressively until you move your hand! so i think i was lied to  |
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Post by easttex on Jan 8, 2015 13:59:05 GMT -5
Well, you may have been lied to , but maybe not. Many tame birds are fairly ferocious when it comes to protecting their cages. Quakers are rather known for that. It's best at this point to let him decide when it is time to come out of his cage. |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 8, 2015 16:02:22 GMT -5
I agree with easttex. It might be helpful to put a perch on the outside of his cage, next to the door. When you open the door he can come onto the perch and you can pick him up from there.
I always suggest these two books to new Quaker parronts: "Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot" and "Guide to the Quaker Parrot", both by Mattie Sue Athan.
Good luck!
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