So as some of the other parts of the forum community know, I currently own an Eclectus named Ekko. Sweetest bird in the world and has been a dream to work with and train. After months of owning him I was asked to rescue a 4 year old Macaw named Ariel. I decided to pull the trigger a few days ago and the experience so far has been incredible minus a few minor issues. Which is why Iām here...
Ariel has a great personality, plays with her toys, and loves to talk. I have expected her to be nervous since moving into a new home and to a degree that has shown. She hasnāt taken to my hands or arms yet unless Iām giving treats. She doesnāt squawk or flap her wings but she runs away on the top of her cage acting like her usual funny self. No shaking or anything like that showing extreme fear.
Usually this isnāt an issue but when it comes to getting her back in her cage itās become a nightmare. Her cage is MASSIVE and my ability to reach her on the top of her cage is impossible without a step stool or chair. And lucky for me thatās where she spends 99% of her time. Most of the time I have to wait around for hours and hope she goes back in her cage. Last night I waited til 3am before she finally returned. How should I handle this? Iād hate to never let her out of her cage until sheās tamed down but I canāt risk her not going back in if I have to leave and canāt watch her. What would you do?
Ariel has a great personality, plays with her toys, and loves to talk. I have expected her to be nervous since moving into a new home and to a degree that has shown. She hasnāt taken to my hands or arms yet unless Iām giving treats. She doesnāt squawk or flap her wings but she runs away on the top of her cage acting like her usual funny self. No shaking or anything like that showing extreme fear.
Usually this isnāt an issue but when it comes to getting her back in her cage itās become a nightmare. Her cage is MASSIVE and my ability to reach her on the top of her cage is impossible without a step stool or chair. And lucky for me thatās where she spends 99% of her time. Most of the time I have to wait around for hours and hope she goes back in her cage. Last night I waited til 3am before she finally returned. How should I handle this? Iād hate to never let her out of her cage until sheās tamed down but I canāt risk her not going back in if I have to leave and canāt watch her. What would you do?