moni.k
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~SI female eclectus: Nalani~
~pineapple.turquoise GCC: Layla~
So I thought Nalani was out of the woods with the screaming, but the last weeks she started up again and she came back with a vengeance. Here's some information on her, she is officially 15 1/2 weeks old (female solomon island eclectus). I got her when she was 10 weeks old. She is currently on 2 hand feedings a day (although she barely eats during the morning feeding, I still offer it to her). She gets plenty of fresh fruits and veggies throughout the day. I also do about 20 min each day of clicker training using organic banana chips as treats.
When I first brought her home she screamed all day, but it was due to the lack of hand feeding and adjustment issues. After a few weeks she finally acclimated to her home and the screaming lessened drastically. However, the last week she has picked up screaming whenever she sees me or hears my voice. I tried putting her back in her cage and waiting till she calms down before I bring her out again, but it doesn't work. I find myself sitting there for hours opening and closing the door but there is no improvement. She is very quite (not even a peep) when she is by herself or with my other family members, but the moment she hears my voice it's game over. I even attempted wearing glasses one day, a hat the next so that she wouldn't recognize who I am (a bit ridiculous I know, but I am so desperate). Btw these are not baby calls at all, they are ear deafening screeches that can be heard 2 blocks down from my house. My biggest concern are my neighbors, I live in a quiet neighborhood and I know her screams can be heard loud and clear. I know she isn't screaming for food (she eats like a pig...) it has to be for attention, but I don't know how to go about this. I don't mind a scream here and there but nonstop whenever I am around is really draining. Please help, the last thing I want is a situation where I get complaints from my neighbors and I am forced to rehome her.
PS: she has been getting a LOT better with men, my brother (the one she attacked) can handle her with ease now and she readily steps onto anyone's hand (including guys and girls). I am so relieved and happy that she is accepting of men. Oh yes and my brother actually does the 20 min session every other day when I have classes, and she has mastered the art of "turn around"
Sorry for the long post, but please any advice will really help!! Thanks!
When I first brought her home she screamed all day, but it was due to the lack of hand feeding and adjustment issues. After a few weeks she finally acclimated to her home and the screaming lessened drastically. However, the last week she has picked up screaming whenever she sees me or hears my voice. I tried putting her back in her cage and waiting till she calms down before I bring her out again, but it doesn't work. I find myself sitting there for hours opening and closing the door but there is no improvement. She is very quite (not even a peep) when she is by herself or with my other family members, but the moment she hears my voice it's game over. I even attempted wearing glasses one day, a hat the next so that she wouldn't recognize who I am (a bit ridiculous I know, but I am so desperate). Btw these are not baby calls at all, they are ear deafening screeches that can be heard 2 blocks down from my house. My biggest concern are my neighbors, I live in a quiet neighborhood and I know her screams can be heard loud and clear. I know she isn't screaming for food (she eats like a pig...) it has to be for attention, but I don't know how to go about this. I don't mind a scream here and there but nonstop whenever I am around is really draining. Please help, the last thing I want is a situation where I get complaints from my neighbors and I am forced to rehome her.
PS: she has been getting a LOT better with men, my brother (the one she attacked) can handle her with ease now and she readily steps onto anyone's hand (including guys and girls). I am so relieved and happy that she is accepting of men. Oh yes and my brother actually does the 20 min session every other day when I have classes, and she has mastered the art of "turn around"
Sorry for the long post, but please any advice will really help!! Thanks!