Off on the wrong foot :/

Thehattress

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May 25, 2013
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white capped pionus
Hey guys, I got a new baby white capped Pi last Wednesday, just under a week ago. Things were great the first couple days. the baby wanted out and on me all the time, was playful and sweet, wanted head scratches and to play on the couch. Although I think I may have accidentally screwed up her trust for me.
see on Friday I took her in to a bird store that I know very well to have her dna'd, which is frightening enough. Well to top it off, I had set up an appointment for Monday to the vet to have her checked out, because the breeder gave me a week window to take responsibility for health problems.
On friday I received a call from the vet stating that I could actually bring her in saturday instead. Which was great, because I didnt have to miss work on monday. Although I think the two days in a row of being misplaced and taken to a scary person to be manhandled potentially scarred her.
Shes not being aggressive, but is reluctant to step up, and when she does, she flies back to her cage after about 30 seconds. I have been leaving her alone and talk to her sweetly when I walk by her cage, but she doesn't seem to want anything to do with it now..
I regret scaring her so badly, but am hoping that i haven't ruined our potential relationship by killing her trust.

Does anyone have any advice for this sad new bird mommy?
 

Kiwibird

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Jul 12, 2012
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1 BFA- Kiwi. Hatch circa 98', forever home with us Dec. 08'
I don't think you or the vet "scarred" her for life or anything. She is very very new still. Just give it time, and keep up with trust building activities with her:) I'd suggest starting with target-training.
 

95talongirl

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Jul 24, 2012
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Blue Front Amazon, Mopar
Hawkhead Parrot, Maverick
You'll be ok! Maverick was pissed off at me after his first vet visit, and he's fine. What's neat, is that we went back for the second time and a follow up, and that didn't seem to phase him when we got home.

Just give her some space, and she will come back around. :)
 

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