Deanna
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- Jun 25, 2007
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- Parrots
- Mojo the magnificent Maximillian Pionus; Cecil the clowny Senegal; and, Timothy the shy, fearful Parrotlet
Timothy (my new’ish adoptee P’let) and I are going to be embarking on a journey together (hand taming and bonding). He uses flight to his benefit, escaping all attempts of emotional, verbal and physical interaction. His motis operandi is Fear, Fear, Fear. This is his four-year history from the home he came from. I’ve discussed the situation with my avian vet and we’ve decided that – though, I rather not – clipping his wings is the first order of business. We need to physically be able to manage his movements and without clipping, that is impossible as he is an excellent flier/escaper. I will hopefully be getting that done this, or next, week. Then, we can start on our “step-up” play-time/free-time routines together.
I’m quite nervous about getting this all under way … I don’t want to do anything to further his fear and distrust. It is quite sad, as I know the breeder that he came from and she is diligent and loving with her babies—they are well balanced when leaving her, but he was placed in an environment that afforded him little, if any, attention—so, now, we will have to start at the beginning. Wish me luck!! YIKES! Lol
If you have any fun trust-building games or activities, I would be eternally grateful to learn of them!!
I’m quite nervous about getting this all under way … I don’t want to do anything to further his fear and distrust. It is quite sad, as I know the breeder that he came from and she is diligent and loving with her babies—they are well balanced when leaving her, but he was placed in an environment that afforded him little, if any, attention—so, now, we will have to start at the beginning. Wish me luck!! YIKES! Lol
If you have any fun trust-building games or activities, I would be eternally grateful to learn of them!!