My new boy- Mr Tibbs

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My new boy- Mr Tibbs; Help bonding
Topic Started: Jul 14 2009, 07:44 PM (152 Views)
tootz	Jul 14 2009, 07:44 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Full Members Member #3,077 Joined: May 8, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1- Mr Terry Tibbs What types Celestial What colours Blue I live in Salford My name is Victoria	Hello to all! I am new to this forum and was just looking for any advice on how to tame my baby boy. He will be 2 months old on thursday (16 july) we have only had him 4 days now (not long i know!) and we have let him out of the cage when we are home from work so he can explore wherever he wants. I know it will take him some time to adjust as he is a parent reared bird and is not used to be handled so we have not tried to touch him as he seems too scared. I talk to him all the time in a friendly and calm tone and I stand my distance so Im not too close to his cage. I was just wondering what would be the best way to get him to trust us, I've been reading up on millet training and clicker training. Does anyone have a preference?? I just want him to feel settled in and hate to hear him fluttering and flapping all distressed. He also seems to be pecking at his feathers quite abit, myself or my partner hasn't seen any feathers that have been ripped out but I'm wondering whether he has something wrong or is it perfectly normal preening behaviour?? I know these birds like being slightly misted with lukewarm water, do you think this would help? I really do not want spray him and traumatise him. Sorry for all the questions and the long waffle, I just want to get it right so my little parrot is happy and content. blue2



neil29	Jul 14 2009, 09:39 PM Post #2
Senior Member Posts: 280 Group: Full Members Member #2,870 Joined: August 30, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 1......Tino What types Celestial What colours Blue Male I live in Manchester UK My name is Neil	I think you just have to be patient with taming these birds. Luckily your baby is only 8 weeks old, so it should learn to trust you. Older birds are harder to tame. Sit near his cage and talk to him alot first, and try to give him treats through the bars. When he seems comfortable taking things from your hands through the bars try doing the same inside the cage. He will bite you at some point, but don't let this discourage you. I haven't had a parent reared parrotlet, but once tamed a cockatiel. You just have to show him that you're no threat to him. DON'T put a mirror in his cage or you're never going to tame him. He'll think it's another bird and he'll bond with "him". Someone who's more knowledgeable about taming these little beasts blue1 will be along soon to tell you more than I can. Good luck. I'd give the mister a miss for the time being too in case he thinks you're trying to hurt him. Just put a bowl of water in instead for him to bathe in. Edited by neil29, Jul 14 2009, 09:42 PM.



stacyndave03	Jul 14 2009, 10:15 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 524 Group: Full Members Member #2,943 Joined: November 29, 2008 How many Parrotlets do you have 2 What types Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) What colours Green Other Birds ? Yes, 4 budgies I live in Denver, CO My name is Dave	We got our first parrotlet at 6 months old and she trained us with the "bite the crap out of you" method. crying :lol: But patience and talking to her, showing her us feeding her.. slowly we earned her trust and with a younger p-let, you'll have an easier go of it. To me, the thing is to try to understand how they see the world and interract with them in ways they understand. It's worth it when they've bonded to you and open up that great personality to you.



theexbrit	Jul 15 2009, 02:24 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 3,544 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	Hi Victoria, welcome. As the others have said, patience is the key! The best advice is to browse the articles in this section of the forum, there's a ton of good info in the various threads. Just take it slow & be positive, you'll get a few nips, etc, but most are just "love bites" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: drats One on one with no distractions is the best way. Reward good behavior & give a time out in the cage for bad behavior. Neil's brother Mark (worthy1066), has been doing "clicker" training & might be able to give you some advice. He posted a link to a video of a training session here............ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwI7uNluug He hasn't had Kami long, but she's coming along great! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: Love the name "Mr Tibbs" by the way :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:



Jan	Jul 15 2009, 09:00 AM Post #5
Vip Member Posts: 1,864 Group: Full Members Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	My advise... parience patience and more parience... oh and lots of luv.... It all takes time...



bonnie	Jul 15 2009, 10:07 AM Post #6
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 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	You have gotten some great advice and patience is everything when working with birds.



Gardengail	Jul 15 2009, 04:34 PM Post #7
Staff Member Posts: 12,746 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	Good advice by all! Just a thought about the feather thing....could he be having his first molt? That could be why he's obsessing with his feathers... :)



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