Brand new parrot owner

Annie177 · May 28, 2020

Hi everyone,

I'm a completely new owner (had my barraband parrot :greenyellow:

for about a month now) so I have no experience whatsoever. I did my research and I think I'm doing pretty well, she is able to take food from my hand and lets me pet her, but occasionally she isn't in the mood and runs from me. I know I need patience, but I read about people bonding with their parrot in a month, and it's been a month for me. She flew next to me a few times (she's out of her cage most of the time) and it's always very exciting, since she doesn't let me touch her when she's out. I'm probably being impatient, there is definitely progress; but it's very slow.

I was wondering how I can teach her to step up? She only eats from my hand if I bring it close to her and there's nothing she likes too much that she would be willing to eat whenever it's near. Do I need to wait a bit more before teaching her? Any information that's not typically mentioned in guides or online (like personal experiences) would be incredibly helpful. Sorry for the long post!

Flboy · May 28, 2020

Hello and welcome to you!

Gokha · May 28, 2020

Have you tried giving her fruits? My Zazu isn’t crazy about nuts and seeds, but will do anything for a pear

I’m starting to train him now and I use clicker and a treat (pear in my case). Considering his young age, he’s doing pretty well with the step ups and flying to me (when in the mood).
Try researching on clicker training, hope it helps.
And don’t lose hope, it might take some time to bond, my cockatiel Walad is with me for 6 months now and only recently we’ve had a major breakthrough

Annie177 · May 28, 2020

I have! But she sees them the same as seeds, nothing too special. I noticed she loves to nibble on corn though

April12 · May 28, 2020

I had my Quaker for about 3 week's now and he is already stepping up. I first got him used to a stick and then moved my hand closer every time he stepped up until he put his feet on my finger. Once he is comfortable with being on your fingers try removing the stick and having him step up on just your fingers.

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Annie177 · May 29, 2020

April12 said:
I had my Quaker for about 3 week's now and he is already stepping up. I first got him used to a stick and then moved my hand closer every time he stepped up until he put his feet on my finger. Once he is comfortable with being on your fingers try removing the stick and having him step up on just your fingers.

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That's a good idea, I'll try that. Thank you!

Annie177 · Aug 25, 2020

Hi guys! I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to let you all know that she is completely comfortable sitting on my hand now! Thank you everyone!

Scott · Aug 25, 2020

Welcome and congratulations to parronthood!

You are quite correct, the bonding period lasts at least one month. You are clearly making much progress, this thread offers additional tips. Building trust and bonding is key to a long and beloved relationship: http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

Stepping up is a natural behavior, rewarding with a treat is highly effective. Small bits of walnut or almond are cherished by many parrots.

Never too early to introduce new and healthy foods! (not making assumptions of what you feed, just sharing what may be helpful!) http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-...7-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

Ceri · Aug 25, 2020

Annie177 said:
Hi guys! I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to let you all know that she is completely comfortable sitting on my hand now! Thank you everyone!

That's excellent news! Congrats!! We sure do love pics (hint, hint)

Annie177 · Aug 25, 2020

Ceri said:
Annie177 said:

Hi guys! I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to let you all know that she is completely comfortable sitting on my hand now! Thank you everyone!

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That's excellent news! Congrats!! We sure do love pics (hint, hint)

Thank you! This one is after I came back after a few days (she was with my family) and she fell asleep next to my cheek https://ibb.co/wRFZqQt

And here's a video of her flying to my hand!
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noodles123 · Aug 25, 2020

so good

yay!
adorable!

AmyMyBlueFront · Aug 25, 2020

I'd say that she seems pretty comfy with you

Awesome! and a great job both of you!

Jim

Ceri · Aug 25, 2020

Thanks for sharing!! She looks pretty comfortable with you! She is stunning. I'm a complete sucker for a green bird!

Laurasea · Aug 25, 2020

That awesome! Flew right to yiu! Great job! I agree what abbess bird

Laurasea · Aug 25, 2020

Im confused, is this a Bee Bee parrot it also called a canary winged parrot ???
I see that you say barrabad but it looks like a bee bee...... but of course I dint know barrabsd parrots... do I hope you will tell us all about them!!!

Inger · Aug 25, 2020

That picture of her sleeping on your cheek would be a perfect fit for this month’s Photo of the Month contest!!

She’s darling.

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wrench13 · Aug 26, 2020

The Superb parrot is sexually dimorphic, with the males showing the flashy multi-colors and the females being more or less all green. She is far too large to be a beebee ( Brotogeris) parrot.

Rozalka · Aug 26, 2020

Laurasea said:
Im confused, is this a Bee Bee parrot it also called a canary winged parrot ???
I see that you say barrabad but it looks like a bee bee...... but of course I dint know barrabsd parrots... do I hope you will tell us all about them!!!

She is a female barraband parrot (aka suberb parrot)

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Laurasea · Aug 26, 2020

wrench13 said:
The Superb parrot is sexually dimorphic, with the males showing the flashy multi-colors and the females being more or less all green. She is far too large to be a beebee ( Brotogeris) parrot.

Wrench, I just can’t say no just got a bee bee as anniversary’s gift
Hope yiu can give feeding advice

Annie177 · Aug 27, 2020

Inger said:
That picture of her sleeping on your cheek would be a perfect fit for this month’s Photo of the Month contest!!

She’s darling.

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That’s so kind! I’m still pretty new to this forum so I wasn’t aware of a photo contest

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