c3honey84
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Hi all,
For those that don't know, Roxy is a female eclectus that I rescued when she was only 3 years old. We have been through a lot. Biting, screaming, toe-tapping, plucking, eggs, regurgitation. Everything an eclectus could possibly have, she has had!
It has been a long time since I have posted on here. I am looking for other suggestions on how to stop her screaming which is getting worse. I have done everything I can think of. I DO NOT and have never responded to her screams. I DO respond to any other noise. I feel like I have a toddler. I cannot leave the room to do laundry or use the bathroom or just to go get something from another room without her screaming for me. It doesn't matter if my husband is in the room right next to her. I try to wait it out in another room until I hear another sound from her, but sometimes that's impossible because she will scream for an hour or more! I tried giving her a treat anytime she talked instead of screamed, but she got wise to that and started talking non-stop expecting treats every time. Her screaming is especially difficult during this time because I cannot have web meetings or phone calls in my office without her screaming. I do bring her with me into the office sometimes, but I don't want to spoil her too much for when I go back to working during the day.
Because I know you will ask, I feed Roxy only fresh fruit and veggies, and supplement her with all natural organic no-vitamin or-color added pellets. She has a giant macaw sized cage and lots of toys.
Any suggestions appreciated!
For those that don't know, Roxy is a female eclectus that I rescued when she was only 3 years old. We have been through a lot. Biting, screaming, toe-tapping, plucking, eggs, regurgitation. Everything an eclectus could possibly have, she has had!
It has been a long time since I have posted on here. I am looking for other suggestions on how to stop her screaming which is getting worse. I have done everything I can think of. I DO NOT and have never responded to her screams. I DO respond to any other noise. I feel like I have a toddler. I cannot leave the room to do laundry or use the bathroom or just to go get something from another room without her screaming for me. It doesn't matter if my husband is in the room right next to her. I try to wait it out in another room until I hear another sound from her, but sometimes that's impossible because she will scream for an hour or more! I tried giving her a treat anytime she talked instead of screamed, but she got wise to that and started talking non-stop expecting treats every time. Her screaming is especially difficult during this time because I cannot have web meetings or phone calls in my office without her screaming. I do bring her with me into the office sometimes, but I don't want to spoil her too much for when I go back to working during the day.
Because I know you will ask, I feed Roxy only fresh fruit and veggies, and supplement her with all natural organic no-vitamin or-color added pellets. She has a giant macaw sized cage and lots of toys.
Any suggestions appreciated!