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Sept 9, 2015 16:57:15 GMT -5
Post by michelle on Sept 9, 2015 16:57:15 GMT -5
Hi all..I Pick my baby up in a week or so and just wanted to ask if anyone has any must DOs or Donts..thanks
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Post by cnyguy on Sept 9, 2015 19:59:26 GMT -5
Welcome! I imagine you're counting the minutes until you can bring your new baby home.  My first recommendation is to read through posts here on the Forum and visit the companion site quakerparrots.com. You'll find lots of information and helpful suggestions in both places. Next, read a good book on QPs, such as Shelly Lane's book available on the companion site, or Mattie Sue Athan's Guide to the Quaker Parrot.
Now I'll advise you to feel free to ask any specific questions that you may have. Someone here on the Forum is likely to have answers for you. Once you bring your new friend home, give him/her plenty of time to settle in and adjust to new surroundings and a new flock (that means you  ). Be patient and let your parrot set the pace. Don't expect too much from him/her at first-- don't try to force the parrot to come out of the cage or to interact with you. Start by sitting near your QP's cage and talking softly to him/her. Read or sing to your new QP too. That helps the parrot get used to you-- the sound of your voice and body language. Be calm and gentle. After a while, you can invite your new parrot to come out of his cage. Just leave the cage door open when you'd like him/her to come out, and let the parrot decide when and if the time is right. Putting a hanging perch on the outside of the cage, just below the door, will give the bird a safe place to stand and look over his surroundings, and a good starting point when he/she's ready to go beyond there. Expect your new companion to be on the quiet side at first, and don't be surprised if the little one doesn't eat or drink much during the first day or two. My next suggestion: schedule a visit with an avian-certified (or parrot-experienced) veterinarian for a well-bird checkup within the first two weeks after the parrot arrives home. Finally-- have fun and enjoy life with a Quaker parrot. |
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Post by biteybird on Sept 10, 2015 3:43:06 GMT -5
Welcome, Michelle and baby QP! I couldn't have said it any better than cnyguy. Read up and ask questions! |
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Post by aaron on Sept 10, 2015 9:26:49 GMT -5
Welcome Michelle and new little one! Cnyguy has given you great advice. Definitely read as much as you can, and let us know if you have any specific questions!
Also, I'm not sure what the extent of your experience with parrots is, but our QP was my first real parrot experience (I had a cockatiel and raised a couple wild baby birds in my youth... but nothing like a Quaker)... and I've found that I've continuously underestimated the intelligence of the bird over the years as a result. These little guys are amazingly smart, especially considering their small size, and they need lots of attention, eye contact (took me a while to figure this one out), and personal interaction to be happy. Once your little one is comfortable in his/her new home, he/she will want to be part of everything-- remember, birds have a flock mentality, so they don't want to be left out of anything!
Good luck and keep us posted on how things progress!
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). Be patient and let your parrot set the pace. Don't expect too much from him/her at first-- don't try to force the parrot to come out of the cage or to interact with you. Start by sitting near your QP's cage and talking softly to him/her. Read or sing to your new QP too. That helps the parrot get used to you-- the sound of your voice and body language. Be calm and gentle. After a while, you can invite your new parrot to come out of his cage. Just leave the cage door open when you'd like him/her to come out, and let the parrot decide when and if the time is right. Putting a hanging perch on the outside of the cage, just below the door, will give the bird a safe place to stand and look over his surroundings, and a good starting point when he/she's ready to go beyond there.
