Well we did it! Everyone please welcome Rex! He's a 5mo caique and I'm thrilled to have him in the house. He's a quiet boy, talking with occasional, low pitched "hahas". He's a climber of course but has only stuck around his stick perch/food bowl/water bowl.
Our first night was good and he's slowly warming up to his new house. I placed some fresh fruit and carrots in a separate bowl this morning, and I hope that entices him to explore. He is substantially less afraid of me approaching the cage after a night, so here's hoping his next water and food change goes as well. I also have his UVB lamp going for about four hours till the sunlight peaks. I'd like to be able to offer him a bite of apple from the side of the cage but understand that we're not quite there yet. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable?
Our first night was good and he's slowly warming up to his new house. I placed some fresh fruit and carrots in a separate bowl this morning, and I hope that entices him to explore. He is substantially less afraid of me approaching the cage after a night, so here's hoping his next water and food change goes as well. I also have his UVB lamp going for about four hours till the sunlight peaks. I'd like to be able to offer him a bite of apple from the side of the cage but understand that we're not quite there yet. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable?