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Post by Jo on Mar 11, 2015 9:59:30 GMT -5
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Post by easttex on Mar 11, 2015 10:11:45 GMT -5
He's gorgeous! Welcome to the forum, by the way.  I would give him a little time to observe you and the household before trying to handle him. He's been through a major change and will probably benefit from a settling-in period without too many demands placed on him. If he was properly socialized, and it sounds like he was, it shouldn't be long before he is ready to come out on his own. They are very sensitive and smart creatures, and it's not likely he will forget his training. |
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Post by Jo on Mar 11, 2015 10:26:03 GMT -5
I'll tone it down with him then and just sit and talk to him, he seems to really like that. I got him out over the weekend partly because the cage he came in was a budgie cage and I felt bad for him but now he's in the big one I brought him I don't feel so bad about not getting him out. Thanks for your help |
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Post by julianna on Mar 11, 2015 10:57:44 GMT -5
He/she is really pretty... I just love the blue tones. Welcome to the forum and good luck with your little guy. If you need any help... you have come to the right place.
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 11, 2015 19:43:52 GMT -5
Welcome to you and Digby! Sitting near Digby's cage and talking with him is a good way to help him get used to you and the sound of your voice. If you'd like, you can read to him and sing to him too. It's a good sign that he'll take food from your hand; try offering him treats that way now and then while you're sitting with him. That can help him gain trust in you. When you'd like to invite Digby to come out of his cage, try leaving the cage door open and allowing him to choose if and when he wants to come out. Letting a parrot make his own decisions like that works much better than trying to insist that the parrot come out. You might add a hanging perch on the outside of Digby's cage, just under the door, so he'll have a good place to stand when he wants to come out. He may decide just to stay on that perch for a while and look around at his new surroundings before venturing beyond there. |
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Post by jo on Mar 12, 2015 4:54:21 GMT -5
I never thought of putting a perch on the outside, that's a really good idea! There's a comfy armchair right next to the cage which I've been spending a lot of time on and he's ok with that. We had a bit of a setback this morning though, I figured out I had put his new cage together wrong and had to remove him to fix it. I got my first proper hard bite for my trouble. I didn't react but it made me sad  What if he never likes me? |
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Post by biteybird on Mar 12, 2015 5:42:28 GMT -5
Don't despair, he is maybe still insecure and will learn to trust you in time. Welcome, by the way. Digby is a great name - I seem to recall a '70's movie with an English sheepdog called Digby in it (?). Just wondering, how old is Digby? Is he a baby? He is extremely handsome!  |
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Post by jo on Mar 12, 2015 6:02:59 GMT -5
He's just gone 5 months, I know it's still early days I just can't wait for him to snuggle me! |
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Post by biteybird on Mar 12, 2015 6:32:39 GMT -5
Don't worry, he will snuggle up. One thing quakers learn quickly is which side their bread is buttered. |
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Post by jo on Mar 12, 2015 6:33:41 GMT -5
Any tips how to win him over?
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Post by aaron on Mar 12, 2015 9:40:58 GMT -5
Welcome Jo and Digby! That is a beautiful photo of Digby. What a handsome new friend you have there! Give him some time to adjust-- this environment is new to him and he is still getting comfortable. The others gave you good advice about leaving the door to the cage open and allowing him to come out on his own. The more choices your bird feels he can make for himself, the happier he will be, I'd say. Calm and non-invasive interaction, occasional treats, and lots of love go a long way. He will come around, I'm sure. Just give him time and don't worry about it too much. |
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 12, 2015 19:57:31 GMT -5
It really doesn't seem to me that you're off to such a bad start with Digby. Patience and time are your best friends when you're helping a parrot adapt to a new home-- let Digby set the pace and in time, your patience should be rewarded. The bite you received isn't an indication that Digby doesn't like you. It was more likely just an expression of annoyance for being temporarily removed from his comfortable cage without having any say in the matter. |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Mar 12, 2015 21:45:03 GMT -5
Any tips how to win him over? Although bribing with treats in the long term is not the best way to go, in the short term, during the bonding process, it sure speeds things up. Whenever you walk by Digby's cage, offer him a treat! Not necessarily an unhealthy one, but something he normally doesnt get in his food, maybe a piece of almond or pistachio nut The fact that he takes food out of your hand already is a GREAT sign! I would also tell him what you are doing..or ask him if he wants a treat...tie some words to the gesture. These little guys are super smart, pretty soon all you will have to do is ask him if he wants a treat and you'll have his attention. Of course, no cheating! If you ask him if he wants a treat, you HAVE to be fair and give him one Or, if you are lucky like me, you will have him saying "Do uwanna yummy?  ??" 20, 000 times a day |
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Post by jo on Mar 13, 2015 7:40:30 GMT -5
This is great advice, I'm so glad I joined this forum This morning was the first time he hasn't been grumpy in the morning so maybe he is sleeping better? What are some good treats to bribe him with? I'm not entirely sure what they can have apart from parrot food! |
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Post by Sharyn and Mr P on Mar 13, 2015 8:14:34 GMT -5
Healthy nuts such as pistachio or almonds, pumpkin seeds, cheerios..no chocolate or avocado EVER!!!!!! I shell the pistachios for Mr P and crush them up a bit for him, he is too lazy to do that himself and he has me well trained. I also buy human grade almond slivers that I break in half for treats. Just try to keep it healthy |
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