Confusing behaviour??

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Confusing behaviour??
Topic Started: Jul 20 2009, 03:58 AM (303 Views)
Sweetpea	Jul 20 2009, 03:58 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 20 Group: Full Members Member #3,104 Joined: July 3, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific, female What colours Green Other Birds ? 1 parrotlet, 1 cockatiel, 1 bourkes parakeet, 6 budgies, 3 green cheek conures, 1 senegal, 2 zebra f I live in Northwest USA My name is SpecialK	Hi all, Here's my problem. We have had Sweetpea 2 weeks now. She was previously owned and returned to the store for economic reasons. She is 9 months old. When I "TAKE" her out of cage she is tame to a point, She will step up and sit on my finger and even allow me to give her scritches. She even fell asleep one night while I scritched her neck. Sounds great huh? My sticking point is she won't step up from inside the cage either onto my finger or a stick. I don't want to chase her around as its not good for her or me. So I am confused as to what to do to have her not run at the sight of me. I spend time near her talking and feeding and just being friendly. I have even taken her into another room on her play station to hang out with me and she will allow me to lay near her and talk to her. Any sggustions? Is clicker training a good idea? Thanks for suggestios!



LauraR	Jul 20 2009, 04:39 AM Post #2
Staff Member Posts: 4,886 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	Hi, sounds like your little girl is quite tame. Sometimes it's a territorial thing when they won't step up from the cage. What happens if you just leave the door open? Will she eventually move towards the door? I'm not surprised she won't step up onto a stick, unless she's used to that. A stick might be scary to her. Overall, you're doing really well for two weeks! It takes time for these little guys to bond to you, so I'm sure time will take care of a lot of this situation. Also when she's out of the cage, use that time to practice having her step up...this should help too! :)



theexbrit	Jul 20 2009, 05:02 AM Post #3
Co Admin Posts: 3,543 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	Good advice, you can also try the "ladder" technique when she's out with you. When she's sitting on your index finger, spread your fingers out & tilt your hand slowly so that your fingers make a "ladder" for her to climb up. Just keep slowly tilting until she has to climb up, tell her to "step up" as you're doing this. You'll find she actually likes doing it after a while. 2.gif



bonnie	Jul 20 2009, 10:18 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 14,041 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	I agree she is quite tame for only having her 2 weeks, just keep working with her.



Sweetpea	Jul 20 2009, 02:05 PM Post #5
Newbie Posts: 20 Group: Full Members Member #3,104 Joined: July 3, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific, female What colours Green Other Birds ? 1 parrotlet, 1 cockatiel, 1 bourkes parakeet, 6 budgies, 3 green cheek conures, 1 senegal, 2 zebra f I live in Northwest USA My name is SpecialK	Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I just wish there was an easier way to get her out. We have been practicing step up until she's tired! I had not considered territory about her cage. I have a lot to learn. I want to be abl to hang out with her when I'm home. This summer ends for me soon an I will be at work 8 hours a day all winter so its important to get her to that level. I will keep at it. I am going to move her cage right next to the couch so shes near me. Right now its on a shelf and not as easy to hang out next to. Again thanks!



kevinp	Jul 20 2009, 03:46 PM Post #6
Administrator Posts: 6,047 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	Remember not to step her up too much or she might consider it not fun, just do a few at a time and then have some play time. Only my first Parrotlet Jake ever stepped up in the cage none of the rest of them have, with Squeak I put my hand into the top of the cage and he flys out the bottom he lands on the chair then he steps up for his kiss and twirl, I think its more important if they step up our side of the cage in-case you have to rush to get them in. You could attach a perch just out side the cage door and then encourage her to the perch, then step her up from there.:)



Jan	Jul 20 2009, 08:14 PM Post #7
Vip Member Posts: 1,861 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	blue2 Its all down to time and plenty of patience.... All on our side... Good luck sounds like your wining 2.gif nod2



Sweetpea	Jul 21 2009, 03:02 AM Post #8
Newbie Posts: 20 Group: Full Members Member #3,104 Joined: July 3, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific, female What colours Green Other Birds ? 1 parrotlet, 1 cockatiel, 1 bourkes parakeet, 6 budgies, 3 green cheek conures, 1 senegal, 2 zebra f I live in Northwest USA My name is SpecialK	Today she came out 2 times. she still runs from me but I herd her toward the door and it seems she is coming out easier! she actually comes to the front side of her cage and chirps at me. I so want to have her be as tame as my conures so we can hang out together, just us not with the conures! I don't do things the easy way. I am also working with our new cockatiel. We got her a new bigger cage and she is more comfortable now and eating better and not flipping out. Progress.... smug



Gardengail	Jul 21 2009, 01:46 PM Post #9
Staff Member Posts: 12,742 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	Baby steps... nodding



bonnie	Jul 21 2009, 02:10 PM Post #10
Co Admin Posts: 14,041 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	She's doing great :)



stacyndave03	Jul 22 2009, 01:47 AM Post #11
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	Ya, ours don't step up in the cage, but Kairi jumps to the bottom and then climbs onto my hand. Since he's new, Sora currently just bites the crap out of my hand. crying



birdgirl089	Jul 23 2009, 04:20 AM Post #12
Member Posts: 227 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	I wanted to let you hear some good news while I think of it, I had had the same problem with Mochi when I first got him and now he will step up onto my finger from inside his cage. Just it's pretty funny he has a ritual that he will only leave his cage if he steps onto my finger from the middle perch.



stacyndave03	Jul 23 2009, 11:48 PM Post #13
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	They're funny like that.. Kairi will only go back into her cage if i set her near the ladder at the bottom.



lness	Jul 24 2009, 01:17 AM Post #14
Advanced Member Posts: 547 Group: Full Members Member #300 Joined: July 26, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Normal Other Birds ? 10 Zebra Finches (and counting!) I live in Florida My name is Laura	Jade is like that too - she will NOT step up in her cage, and I've stopped trying to convince her. I figure, I have space of my own and wouldn't like it if someone came and dragged me out by the ears, so I can live with her having personal space too. She steps up just fine anywhere else, in fact once her door's open I usually can't keep her off me. And she's okay with me putting her back into the cage, she just wants to come out on her own time.



Sweetpea	Jul 25 2009, 04:29 AM Post #15
Newbie Posts: 20 Group: Full Members Member #3,104 Joined: July 3, 2009 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific, female What colours Green Other Birds ? 1 parrotlet, 1 cockatiel, 1 bourkes parakeet, 6 budgies, 3 green cheek conures, 1 senegal, 2 zebra f I live in Northwest USA My name is SpecialK	I have decided p-lets are just that way in their cage. So I just herd her out with my hand and she jumps on me and is fine after coming out! She has a gym on top of her cage and will sit on it, but is not playing yet. She plays in her cage now. She is still a newbie here. We love her and like when she hangs out on our shoulder. We are looking forward to a long life with her! nod2



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