I need guidance with my Indian Ringnecks Alex & Tahji.

[Mimosa18]

Hi my name is Jennifer,
I'm very happy I have found such of group like yours, and thankful to have this type of resource available for everyone.
About a month ago I adopted a pair of Alexandrians Indian Ring-neck from a shelter. They were brought there by people because their owner past away, they were in a group of a total of 13 birds all together. The first time I saw them I fell in love with them. Their names are Alex & Tahji.
At the shelter they didn't know how old they are but I think they are about 10 years old each. I got them home well and they were really happy, like they knew this was their new home. I got two big cages for them, and they loved it. At the shelter they told me Tahji wasn't as friendly as Alex is, but I figure that's how females are anyways and that will go away after she gets adjusted to her new home; everything was going very well for us; Alex and Tahji were stepping up to my finger and even though they were shaken and nervous they trusted me and my husband. My husband asked me to take them to vet because Alex was sneezing a little. So I called the vet office and they gave me an appointment right away. On that day I got everything ready for the car ride and soon enough the time came to leave, they did not wanted to step up. I stay there and kept telling them to step up, but nothing happened. So I took a "towel" and I cornered them and grabbed them, very gently, I did not harm them in any way, but they were totally terrified throughout the whole ride and at the vet's office Tahji bit the nurse and left her with a bloody finger. When we got back home I place them back into their cages but Tahji hasn't been out since, she doesn't want any thing to do with being out her cage, and also biting me few times, to the point of getting a big piece of my finger.
Alex came out his cage in different times and he even stay over their play area but one day I let him stayed on my lap until he pooped on me. So I got up and brought him back to his cage. Now He also refuses to step up and doesn't want to get out either.
I been talking to them thru the cage very softly and gently. I have tried with treats to get them out but nothing. I want them to be able to get out and to know that everything is OK. How can I get the to trust me? What is the best approach? Please help me and my little ones....
Thanks,
Jen.

 

[RKZX2]

you just got them & you are trying to get them to do something they don't want to. then you go towel him to force him out. you need to give them time to adjust. it takes time to earn their trust. by doing what you did, it may take even more time. with patience, kindness & love, they will come around. it may take months though. good luck.

 

[Mimosa18]

Nice cut & paste Mr! that is the past I need guidance for the present..........

 

[TexDot33]

I think RKZX2's advice is pretty solid ... a month isn't long especially when you are talking about rehomed parrots ....

Take it slowly with them ... how would you liked to be forced to do something by someone you have only known a month, or for any amount of time, for that matter ...

 

[Auggie's Dad]

Nice cut & paste Mr! that is the past I need guidance for the present..........

Anger Management courses perhaps.

I also think his advice was good. You may be seeking some more details or specifics, but that is a rather abrupt way of saying so.

Be patient, let them see you come and go, fill their food, change their water. Let them see that you are a regular part of their home and you are not a threat to them. Let them see that the scary events of being toweled and brought to the vet was not the norm - normally when you come in the room nothing bad happens, but rather they get food or treats or pleasant attention. When they see you as a source of good things they will warm up to you; at that time there certainly can be many activities you can engage them in and many things you can train them, but first let them get over any fear or anxiety.

 

[RKZX2]

cut & paste, i don't need your atitude pal. that is coming from knowledge. no cut & pasting. why don't you do your own research on the species you own instead of asking questions like a 5 year old. be glad i am not a mod. i would ban you for a month.

 

[TexDot33]

cut & paste, i don't need your atitude pal. that is coming from knowledge. no cut & pasting. why don't you do your own research on the species you own instead of asking questions like a 5 year old. be glad i am not a mod. i would ban you for a month.

Not worth getting worked up over ... don't let them ruin your day! AD and I both have that wonderful "power" you speak of and it's so rare to have to use it on an ACTIVE MEMBER (spammers, and trolls NOT withstanding) ... just ignore them ...