COMING HOME
Bringing home a new pet is very exciting, but keep in mind that your new parrot has a lot to get used to.
New surroundings, noises, smells, voices, cage, toys and new people, all of this can cause a lot of stress.
If you can, make sure you have the cage already cleaned and set up, ready with food, water dishes and toys. Having the cage ready is important because it will help calm your parrot, they feel safe in their own space.
Depending on the personality of your parrot, it may take a few days for them to get used to you and your family.
Try not to cause undue stress, let them come to you.
Place them into their new cage and allow them to get used to their cage and toys. Give them the same food that they're used to eating so they'll eat and feel right at home.
Speak gently to them while they are in their cage and explain who you and and where they are. Some may feel this is silly, and your parrot may not understand the words you are saying, but they do understand that something is different and it'll make them feel calm seeing and hearing you make the effort to help them.
After a few hours or a day or two (depending on their personality) open the door to their cage and see if they would like to come out.
Don't force them to, but patiently wait for them to follow curiosity and come out to visit you. This may take a few tries but don't give up.
Once you feel they are getting used to you and their surroundings try to see if they would like to "step up" on your finger and spend time with you out of the cage. Offer them treats such as fresh fruits and veggies.
It will take work and effort, but don't give up.
When we brought Hilo home he did not want to be in his cage at all, he only wanted to be with us and is still that way.
Hana was different, at first she didn't want anything to do with us. She was nervous and scared. It took a while, but with patience she is getting better and now gets mad if we don't include her in our daily home activities.
Remember to be patient and talk calm and gently, don't yell at your parrot or say mean things to it, no one responds well to that and your parrot is smart, like children they will remember how you treat them and learn by how they are treated.
You can't force your parrot to do what you want it to do or to love you right away. Parrots can be stubborn and will not respond well to being forced to doing something they don't want to do.
With love and patience, in time you will earn your parrots love and respect and will have a great friend for life!
New surroundings, noises, smells, voices, cage, toys and new people, all of this can cause a lot of stress.
If you can, make sure you have the cage already cleaned and set up, ready with food, water dishes and toys. Having the cage ready is important because it will help calm your parrot, they feel safe in their own space.
Depending on the personality of your parrot, it may take a few days for them to get used to you and your family.
Try not to cause undue stress, let them come to you.
Place them into their new cage and allow them to get used to their cage and toys. Give them the same food that they're used to eating so they'll eat and feel right at home.
Speak gently to them while they are in their cage and explain who you and and where they are. Some may feel this is silly, and your parrot may not understand the words you are saying, but they do understand that something is different and it'll make them feel calm seeing and hearing you make the effort to help them.
After a few hours or a day or two (depending on their personality) open the door to their cage and see if they would like to come out.
Don't force them to, but patiently wait for them to follow curiosity and come out to visit you. This may take a few tries but don't give up.
Once you feel they are getting used to you and their surroundings try to see if they would like to "step up" on your finger and spend time with you out of the cage. Offer them treats such as fresh fruits and veggies.
It will take work and effort, but don't give up.
When we brought Hilo home he did not want to be in his cage at all, he only wanted to be with us and is still that way.
Hana was different, at first she didn't want anything to do with us. She was nervous and scared. It took a while, but with patience she is getting better and now gets mad if we don't include her in our daily home activities.
Remember to be patient and talk calm and gently, don't yell at your parrot or say mean things to it, no one responds well to that and your parrot is smart, like children they will remember how you treat them and learn by how they are treated.
You can't force your parrot to do what you want it to do or to love you right away. Parrots can be stubborn and will not respond well to being forced to doing something they don't want to do.
With love and patience, in time you will earn your parrots love and respect and will have a great friend for life!
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