hello,
already made a post here about my female cockatiel genes but i tough it would be best to make a new one for advice in how to handle her.
ive had birds for 10 years and in those years ive had 4 cockatiels, 3 from pet shop and 1 from breeder. all of them except one were not hand tame but after day one in new home they were eating, drinking and going around their cage.
the female i got now, i got her from another person, not breeder, and she used to be with another cockatiel. she is extremely skittish hasnt been drinking or eating for 1 day and half.
she vocalized a bit today after earing my phone tone but thats it.
ive been giving her space but im a bit worried cause this never happened to me and i dont know how to interact with her.
got her new cage and its already set up with natural perches and going to get and make toys.
i need advice:
-in how can i approach her or how to behave around her...
-when do i move her to new cage and how to move her or catch her without making her more nervous of me
- also do i get her to a vet before moving her to new cage and so take the opportunity of her being in a carrier to the vet and then move her to new cage?
- its best to take her to the vet now or later when shes more calm?
- would you guys advise in puting a id ring on her and/or microship?
sorry for the huge text and questions
thank you!
already made a post here about my female cockatiel genes but i tough it would be best to make a new one for advice in how to handle her.
ive had birds for 10 years and in those years ive had 4 cockatiels, 3 from pet shop and 1 from breeder. all of them except one were not hand tame but after day one in new home they were eating, drinking and going around their cage.
the female i got now, i got her from another person, not breeder, and she used to be with another cockatiel. she is extremely skittish hasnt been drinking or eating for 1 day and half.
she vocalized a bit today after earing my phone tone but thats it.
ive been giving her space but im a bit worried cause this never happened to me and i dont know how to interact with her.
got her new cage and its already set up with natural perches and going to get and make toys.
i need advice:
-in how can i approach her or how to behave around her...
-when do i move her to new cage and how to move her or catch her without making her more nervous of me
- also do i get her to a vet before moving her to new cage and so take the opportunity of her being in a carrier to the vet and then move her to new cage?
- its best to take her to the vet now or later when shes more calm?
- would you guys advise in puting a id ring on her and/or microship?
sorry for the huge text and questions
thank you!