Whistling to my Tiel

Gavb8

New member
Aug 28, 2013
14
0
Hi guys!

My baby is brand new home so very shy/scared etc. still.

However, I can do a very good bird impersonation and when I do it, he seems to get excited and walks along his perch, bobbing head etc. This morning he even started chirping himself.

But once I stop, he goes back to be shy etc.


Do you think I should keep doing this or should I stop? I thought he might think it's another bird/female bird and might get hormonal or something?

Hope that makes sense...
 
Last edited:
OP
G

Gavb8

New member
Aug 28, 2013
14
0
  • Thread Starter
  • Thread starter
  • #3
We believe so, we were told that by the pet shop. However not certain. How come? It wasn't the head bobbing that all birds tend to do. It was more subtle. He just looked really intrigued and interested :)
 

MonicaMc

Well-known member
Sep 12, 2012
7,960
Media
2
43
Parrots
Mitred Conure - Charlie 1994;
Cockatiel - Casey 2001;
Wild Caught ARN - Sylphie 2013
It's kind of scary for a bird to go from a group of birds and there's constant chatter or companionship to being alone in a new and unfamiliar place. It's not good when the forest goes quiet.


It would probably be a good idea to put some background noise on to perhaps make him feel more comfortable and continue to talk or whistle to him (or her) if he enjoys it. It can be a great way to bond.
 

Most Reactions

Latest posts

Top