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Post by Nora on Aug 4, 2015 13:41:31 GMT -5
I have just become the proud owner of two adult quakers. they are maybe two years old. their previous owner had to let them go because his mother was allergic. Unfortunately, they had just had a baby and he kept the baby. these little birds stay in the nesting box and rarely come out except to eat and drink. when they see us they tend to start with a low growl which turns into a high pitched squeal until we are out of sight. Has anyone experienced this? I also have two parakeets and a Goffin cockatoo that are doing quite well.
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Post by julianna on Aug 4, 2015 14:36:53 GMT -5
Hi Nora. I have not experienced this however, it sounds as if this bonded pair is still afraid of their new surroundings. Just keep talking softly to them and sit near them so that they know there is no harm.
I would keep my hands out of the cage for a while as I would bet you will get bitten until they can fully trust you.
That high pitched squeal is their danger call... and when you hear it... you should always calmly tell them that everything is okay...
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Post by easttex on Aug 4, 2015 14:55:01 GMT -5
Hi Nora. I've never had a bonded pair, but from what I think I know of the situation  , you're going to have a hard time taming them as long as they are together. It sounds like, in addition to being wary about their new home, they are attempting a new family, and probably see you as a threat. If you're not prepared for babies, I would find a way to take that nest away. That may not be enough to make them more inclined to be friendly, though. If you have your heart set on bonding with them, I think you'll need to separate them. I'm not recommending that you do that, necessarily, but I think it's about the only way. Strange that the previous owner's mother would not be allergic to the baby Quaker. What did he tell about this pair? |
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Post by cnyguy on Aug 4, 2015 20:03:39 GMT -5
Welcome! Working with a breeding pair will require lots of time and patience. Separating them may be necessary for you to try to establish a bond with them-- it's more difficult to get parrots to accept human companionship when they're already firmly bonded to each other. You could choose to give them a good life with you, while allowing them to remain bonded to each other. For now, just help them settle in and get more comfortable with their new surroundings. As has been suggested, sitting calmly near their cage and talking softly to them is a good way to start. |
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Post by julianna on Aug 5, 2015 13:45:47 GMT -5
It is good advice on separating them however... be warned... they are going to scream to high heaven.
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, you're going to have a hard time taming them as long as they are together. It sounds like, in addition to being wary about their new home, they are attempting a new family, and probably see you as a threat. If you're not prepared for babies, I would find a way to take that nest away. That may not be enough to make them more inclined to be friendly, though. If you have your heart set on bonding with them, I think you'll need to separate them. I'm not recommending that you do that, necessarily, but I think it's about the only way.
