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Post by joan9e on Nov 25, 2023 16:29:26 GMT -5
Just acquired 2 new Quaker parrots and know little about how to train to hold.
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Post by cnyguy on Nov 25, 2023 20:32:13 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum! Double the fun with two Quaker parrots. What are their names and how old are they? Are you trying to get your parrots to step up onto your hand or arm? Holding parrots in your hand isn't usually done except in special circumstances. You can gently cup a parrot in your hand, as though you were holding a fragile baseball. It will be easier to do that when the parrots are away from their cage(s). Parrots usually will object to having someone reach into their cage to grab them and parrot bites could be the unwanted result. You don't say how long you have had the Quakers. If they're new to you, you will need to concentrate on gaining their trust and letting them get used to you before they're likely to want to be handled or have any physical interaction with you. In the beginning, it's a good approach to just sit calmly near the parrots' cage and talk softly to them. That helps them get used to you, your body language and the sound of your voice. As they get more used to you, and more accustomed to their new home, it will be a lot easier to work on teaching them to step up and even perch on your shoulder. Tell us more about your Quakers and ask any specific questions you might have. We'll be happy to help in any way we can.
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