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Post by rickygonzalez on Apr 16, 2015 22:51:33 GMT -5
So I've had Sonic going on three months. We are doing great! He doesn't bite me anymore. Wants to be on me all the time. The thing is he wants nothing to do with anyone else. My dad tries to hold him, and he flies back to me. He doesn't bite anyone else either. I'm going on vacation next month, what should I do to get him to like my dad better? He will be the one taking care of him while I'm gone. We have tried my dad giving him treats for about a month now and still nothing. He runs away from my dad no matter what. My dad tries to handle him when I'm at work,he won't come out of his cage or flies away from him. Idk how he's going to do when I'm gone. I have thought about taking him. I'm going to drive to Georgia from Texas. He doesn't like car rides my friend also has cats and dogs that don't really care for birds. Anything I can do to prepare him for my absence? Thanks in advance guys.
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Post by msdani1981 on Apr 16, 2015 23:00:40 GMT -5
Sonic is a step ahead of Chewy! Chewy really is a one-person bird; he will attack me if I try to handle him. I talk to him a lot, and when Zach is home he lets Chewy out of his cage. I think Sonic will be okay...be prepared to be in Trouble when you get home, though. Quakers have this ability to make us feel like the worst people on the planet when we dare to go on vacation (or anything else His/Her Royal Quakerness finds unacceptable). Lots of apologies and groveling will be in order when you get home.  Your dad may not be able to handle Sonic while you're gone, but since he doesn't bite him, he may surprise both of you. If he gets plenty of interaction (talking to, treats, etc.), he'll be okay. Enjoy your vacation! |
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Post by biteybird on Apr 17, 2015 4:47:40 GMT -5
Would it be worth having a 'trial/pretend holiday' for, say, one or two days/nights? Still do your normal work, but don't stay at home & see how it goes? Maybe Sonic would be OK with your dad if he knows you're not around. Just a thought...
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Post by easttex on Apr 17, 2015 13:16:25 GMT -5
One thing you might try is to make your father a "rescuer." Obviously, you're not going to do anything to place Sonic in any danger, but put him somewhere that he is not that comfortable. Maybe an unfamiliar room, or on the floor if he isn't too wild about being there. You leave the room, after some short period, your father shows up to take him away from the horrible place. It might be worth a try.
It's also quite possible that Sonic will warm up to him a little after you leave. He'll be all Sonic has at that point, and he may change his tune. |
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Post by julianna on Apr 17, 2015 14:02:31 GMT -5
Just remember to assure your bird that you will be back. Whatever you say to him when you currently leave him... say it to him lots before you go on vacation. Coming back is always a lot of fun for me cause when the little one sees you and hears you .... well... it is the sweetest moments. And Dani is correct... be ready to give lots and lots of kisses and cuddles.
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Post by aaron on Apr 17, 2015 22:33:07 GMT -5
Cupcake started out a one person bird... she was downright hostile to my wife for quite a while. It took a lot of different factors to change this, and I would say one of the most critical ones was the fact that Cupcake was spending a lot of time alone with my wife because she was not working for the first couple of years that we had her. The quantity of time really matters a lot. Obviously you aren't going to be able to facilitate that much time between your Dad and Sonic, but any time with them together where you are not there will probably help. Cupcake stays with my parents when we go on vacation, and she was afraid of them at first too. The first couple days were fairly challenging for them with her. But with us gone, she eventually warmed up to them. Now they are all best buddies and she has a great time at their house. So, I agree with the others... Sonic and your Dad need some practice time without you there. |
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