Before I purchased Ekko, I had read that the species is a āpet rockā of sorts when it comes to playfulness. Of course there are some that hold to that name and others that break the mold. My boy is only 6 months old so only time will really tell but as of now his interest in toys/foraging/being adventurous etc is at a minimum. When heās let out of his cage he would much rather sit on his perch on top of his cage than move around and explore or play with the dozens of toys Iāve got for him. Even when I move him away from his cage and to a different location to try and introduce toys he wants nothing to do with them and would rather perch up on my shoulder and not move.
Will his curiosity/playfulness increase with time or what can I do to boost his desire for adventure and play? Iām afriaid if this laziness continues he will become overweight, but it honestly might be me overreacting to the personality these parrots truly have. Currently his only playground area is above his cage. Iām in the process of making plans for a jungle gym that will be separate from his home and I think that should help a little.
Will his curiosity/playfulness increase with time or what can I do to boost his desire for adventure and play? Iām afriaid if this laziness continues he will become overweight, but it honestly might be me overreacting to the personality these parrots truly have. Currently his only playground area is above his cage. Iām in the process of making plans for a jungle gym that will be separate from his home and I think that should help a little.