Reading a book to your bird - good bonding strategy?

[Katelyn]

Someone told me if I read to my new bird, it will help her learn to bond with me and get used to my voice and be more comfortable around me. The past two nights, i read to her for about 20 minutes. She acts interested, sits on her little perch and tilts her head, and acts like she is listening. She remains still most of this time, occasionally bending over to get a bite of her food. Then always toward the end of that 20 minutes, she turns around with her back facing me, with her head looking at me kind of over her shoulder. Almost as if shes tired.

My question is, and this may be silly, but do you think im reading her to sleep or boring her? Or do you think this means she wants me to leave her alone?

Im trying everything I can to make her comfortable in this situation.:17:

 

[noodles123]

It's good! Keep it up.

 

[Scott]

Absolutely, reading is a wonderful method to help bond. This thread has many other techniques to consider: http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

 

[Katelyn]

Thanks guys! I will keep reading to her! The book were reading is ironically perfect for our situation. I cant really mention the title on here as it contains a naughty word, but its about handling stress. Didn't plan it either! Lol!

 

[LaManuka]

Ooh i’ll bet I know the title!

It’s all in the tone of your voice, keep it happy, light and positive, glad to hear you’re doing so well

 

[SailBoat]

An excellent method, which I find works wonders. Does not matter if you are just starting or have a life time together! Reading out-loud with Parrots, Children, Grand Children, Family and Friends is a tradition that has strong roots we tend to overlook today!

 

[Laurasea]

Eating then resting in front of you shows her trust. She like you got this watch, I'll take a nap. Sailboat loved what you said, powerful stuff.

 

[LordTriggs]

reading is always good!

my Conure was very familiar with the works of HP Lovecraft after a couple days!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I love absolutely everything said in this thread!

A short story. Our house-sitter is an Ursuline nun... many of them do this as a fund-raiser for their various projects. She was baffled by the Rbird, who did nothing but scream and flap in her presence. Finally, she pulled a rocker up to the cage and began to read him the Bible! She said it took him a couple of hours but he settled down. Every time she would house-sit, she spent her free time rocking and reading. I honestly think he began to forward to her visits.

 

[Katelyn]

Thanks guys! Keep reading we will! It seems to be working well, and hey , I get to finish my book! That's so cute and funny about your housekeeper! The Bible is definitely a good book

 

[bigfellasdad]

Lol, born again conure

 

[GaleriaGila]

That really gave me a good belly-laugh! Thank you! Born again conure! lol