Hi everyone I have a question about petting my male eclectus. He is 5 months and counting and seems to really like me. He always steps up and wants to just hang out no problem. But when I’m holding him and I go to pet him with my other hand he squawks and either jumps off or tries to bite. I respect his space so when i try to pet him at different times of the day and his body language says “don’t you dare”I don’t touch him.
So my question is should I STOP attempting to pet him and wait weeks and maybe months and than try to pet him? Or should I continue to try and pet him at least once a day so he gets used to it and eventually let’s me? I’m in no hurry either way. I just don’t want to damage our relationship. I’m a newbie to eclectuses and am just looking for suggestions. He is a happy talkative guy other than if I try to touch him with my free hand. Thanks in advanced for any insights.
So my question is should I STOP attempting to pet him and wait weeks and maybe months and than try to pet him? Or should I continue to try and pet him at least once a day so he gets used to it and eventually let’s me? I’m in no hurry either way. I just don’t want to damage our relationship. I’m a newbie to eclectuses and am just looking for suggestions. He is a happy talkative guy other than if I try to touch him with my free hand. Thanks in advanced for any insights.