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Post by lizzyocd on Jul 10, 2015 17:43:10 GMT -5
I have had my little Peanut for some time but since we got her I believe her previous owners might have mistreated her...
Not long after I got her I took her to the vet and he pointed out 2 previous breaks to her wing and hip.
How can I teach her to trust again and that we will not her? I really love my little girl and would love to get her to a point where she is not so aggressive and fearful. She deserve to know that she is loved and wanted and that I will not hurt her.
Does anyone have some advice for me? The nice thing is that I am working from home and can give her allot of attention. |
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Post by quakerfriend on Jul 10, 2015 18:57:52 GMT -5
That's a pretty big assumption to make. It could have been a flying accident or another animal...etc. She may not have been properly handled/socialized but that doesn't mean they broke her wing and hip. I haven't met the previous owner, so I don't know if you saw something I didn't.
In any case it seems like training will be key here so I'm sure someone with more fearful quaker will jump in. The one's I've met are quite the opposite. Haha.
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Post by cnyguy on Jul 10, 2015 20:47:42 GMT -5
Even if Peanut has been with you for a while, it can still help to sit beside her cage and talk softly to her. Tell her how much you love her and that you want her to be happy. If she has any favorite treats, try offering some to her while you're sitting with her. Your calm and gentle behavior will be noticed by Peanut, and in time, she'll probably feel more comfortable and confident.  |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 11, 2015 1:23:48 GMT -5
I agree with Gary. Just take things slow and be patient. I have a pony that it has taken me just over 12 months to be able to walk up to her in the paddock without her galloping off. It takes a lot of patience and calmness to get these animals to trust us. Make sure you keep your energy levels low as this will help her relax. Ask as many questions as you like - there are plenty of quaker slaves on this forum who can help you.
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Post by aaron on Jul 12, 2015 21:04:26 GMT -5
I will second what the others have said-- patience, persistence, and consistent, calm interaction will eventually win her over. Your own energy levels are very important, as Jan mentioned... If you want to make a calm bird out of a frightened bird, you need to be calm too, especially when Peanut isn't. I find it pretty challenging to pull this off when our QP is agitated, and ours is well adjusted psychologically-- it is no easy task, but pretty important. I can really tell the difference my mood and energy levels make. It's quite dramatic. One thing I've had remarkable amounts of success with is playing Bach or Mozart (specifically piano pieces) in the background-- it really helps calm our QP down when she is being fussy... it's a different scenario though so I'm not sure if it would help here. Worth a shot though |
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