Carl_the_Alexandrine
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- Oct 24, 2016
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Carl. Carl, Carl, Carl. I am starting to reach a tipping point. All he does is call. A loud, piercing screech haha. I am trying to talk to him, shower him with affection but he is not keen on being held or stepping up, so it usually results in me standing by his cage and speaking with him. But Im wondering if this is just reinforcing his calling?
Hes got toys that are rotated weekly when I clean them (I change the paper daily). My husband says when its just him home Carl is quiet and then as soon as Im home he starts....so its clearly something to do with me.
But if he doesn't want me holding him, how am I supposed to pay him enough attention that he doesnt feel the need to call out as much. I have tried to respond with "hello" or a whistle etc when he calls and praise him when he says "good boy" etc or speaks instead of screaming out but then as soon as I do he starts screeching.
We are moving in a few months and I am hoping that once we move it is a new starting point for all of us, and that he will feel more comfortable with us....but obviously I want to work on this ASAP.
I am willing to do anything. I love him....he merely puts up with me because I feed him and give him treats and toys. I realise that Alex's are not notoriously an affectionate bird...but I want him to feel comfortable enough here and with me that he doesnt feel the need to screech if Im not standing by his cage. [emoji21] [emoji21] [emoji21] [emoji21]
Looking forward to suggestions and advice, as hes not going anywhere and Im not giving up on him.
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Hes got toys that are rotated weekly when I clean them (I change the paper daily). My husband says when its just him home Carl is quiet and then as soon as Im home he starts....so its clearly something to do with me.
But if he doesn't want me holding him, how am I supposed to pay him enough attention that he doesnt feel the need to call out as much. I have tried to respond with "hello" or a whistle etc when he calls and praise him when he says "good boy" etc or speaks instead of screaming out but then as soon as I do he starts screeching.
We are moving in a few months and I am hoping that once we move it is a new starting point for all of us, and that he will feel more comfortable with us....but obviously I want to work on this ASAP.
I am willing to do anything. I love him....he merely puts up with me because I feed him and give him treats and toys. I realise that Alex's are not notoriously an affectionate bird...but I want him to feel comfortable enough here and with me that he doesnt feel the need to screech if Im not standing by his cage. [emoji21] [emoji21] [emoji21] [emoji21]
Looking forward to suggestions and advice, as hes not going anywhere and Im not giving up on him.
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