Boki
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- Aug 7, 2018
- 150
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- Parrots
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Marcy - double yellow Amazon
Mac - blue front Amazon
Loki - rosefront conure
I probably did too much research too early and now sort of need to get the process in order. I do understand each bird is different. But as I think I read that after weaning comes bonding. After bonding, then comes testing boundaries. In about one year of age comes the first molt. After the first big molt comes hormonal changes. Or is that the first big molt and hormonal changes the same thing?
I would like to understand what is meant by the juvenile tries to push boundaries. Can someone give some examples?
Or do I have it wrong in that the juveniles try to push boundaries before bonding?
I had sort of a difficult day with getting my 6 month bird to go back in the cage after being out for more than 2 hours. That never happened before as previously she went into the cage as soon as I gave her the opportunity. This came unexpectedly as today I had a prior commitment and thought 2 hours was more than enough time based on previous trials of being out of the cage.
I will have more of an open schedule tomorrow but wonder if I should let her stay out until she is ready to come back in? I am considering pulling food for about an hour before out of cage time so that hunger will be an incentive for her getting back into her safe place. I was constantly offering her treats to step up and she ignored the treats. Up until now, she has had unfettered access to food 24-7. Maybe that should change during the day but not at night?
I understand that patience is the key and I have that. However reality does play a role and the bird cannot get everything her way, every day. I have read that many people talk about using "time outs" which to me means you can't have a bird who gets everything she wants.
I am pleased to say that there is no biting involved.
I would like to understand what is meant by the juvenile tries to push boundaries. Can someone give some examples?
Or do I have it wrong in that the juveniles try to push boundaries before bonding?
I had sort of a difficult day with getting my 6 month bird to go back in the cage after being out for more than 2 hours. That never happened before as previously she went into the cage as soon as I gave her the opportunity. This came unexpectedly as today I had a prior commitment and thought 2 hours was more than enough time based on previous trials of being out of the cage.
I will have more of an open schedule tomorrow but wonder if I should let her stay out until she is ready to come back in? I am considering pulling food for about an hour before out of cage time so that hunger will be an incentive for her getting back into her safe place. I was constantly offering her treats to step up and she ignored the treats. Up until now, she has had unfettered access to food 24-7. Maybe that should change during the day but not at night?
I understand that patience is the key and I have that. However reality does play a role and the bird cannot get everything her way, every day. I have read that many people talk about using "time outs" which to me means you can't have a bird who gets everything she wants.
I am pleased to say that there is no biting involved.