I think He likes his Cage

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I think He likes his Cage
Topic Started: Feb 23 2009, 11:16 PM (116 Views)
birdgirl089	Feb 23 2009, 11:16 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 226 Group: Full Members Member #3,001 Joined: February 4, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? Kakariki I live in Canada My name is Traci	If anyone remembers my first post here was about Mochi having a problem with mirrors, and he seems over it but he is still changed from the experience. He doesn't fear me, but he only bites when he is in his cage and doesn't like to step up and when I do what is instructed to do in this website he just seems happy like he's just had a victory. When he is out of his cage he doesn't bite, and if I offer him food or seed in my hand he doesn't seem to bite. So I think he just doesn't like it when I take him away from his cage, so he bites. And when I leave him alone to 'punish' him he seems as happy as a clam that I've left. The only thing I can think to do would be to take his toys out but that would be really mean; I've also been hand-feeding him his fruits and veggies lately rather than putting them in his cage. :question:



bonnie	Feb 23 2009, 11:43 PM Post #2
Co Admin Posts: 14,037 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	They can be cage territorial but when out they are very good.



birdgirl089	Feb 24 2009, 12:14 AM Post #3
Member Posts: 226 Group: Full Members Member #3,001 Joined: February 4, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? Kakariki I live in Canada My name is Traci	So this is normal behavior then?



bonnie	Feb 24 2009, 12:30 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 14,037 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Yes it is, you may try hanging a couple of his favorite toys on the outside of his cage. This way he will come out to play with them. Then try doing the step up when he is on the outside of the cage.



birdgirl089	Feb 24 2009, 12:55 AM Post #5
Member Posts: 226 Group: Full Members Member #3,001 Joined: February 4, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Green Other Birds ? Kakariki I live in Canada My name is Traci	Oh awesome, thanks for the advice, I have a couple extra toys I've been afraid to give him incase he got even worse but putting some on the outside is a marvelous idea jumping for joy



Bigboy	Feb 24 2009, 01:18 AM Post #6
Senior Member Posts: 451 Group: Full Members Member #665 Joined: September 22, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have Bigboy is an only birdie What types Bigboy is a Pacific Lucida Parrotllet What colours Bigboy is green with a gray wash I live in The Bronx, NY My name is Anita	Just be aware that sometimes they can be very cautious of anything new, especially if it's in a new place. hide It sometimes takes Bigboy a week or more just to get the courage to approach a new toy. (and Bigboy is not a timid bird) drats Be patient. Good luck. I think you are on the right track. nodding



Gardengail	Feb 24 2009, 01:22 AM Post #7
Staff Member Posts: 12,732 Group: Staff Member #25 Joined: January 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Other Birds ? Severe Macaw and 2 Timneth Greys I live in Upstate New York, USA My name is Gail	I think Bonnie gave you excellent advice! Take it slow..try only one new toy at first. Let us know how you make out!



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