i got a wild plum headed parrot

[mohan]

i got a wild plum headed parrot from my back yard it was chased by crows and i took it .can u help me in taming them and a name also it is a she bird.it is eating millet and fruits.it is biting and screaming at me. pleaze help me

 

[Ash]

Are you sure that it is wild? As it may be lost and it may have had an owner and gotten out. Firstly I would try to see if he/she is lost.

And if you are unable to find it's owners if it had any. I would research about the plum head and on how to keep a parrot/parakeet before deciding to keep it. I wouldn'y release it into the wild. As it may not survive in the wild and may end up getting hurt

Well actually I would take it to the vet. TO see if it's injured as you said crows were attacking it.

Are they native in the wild where you live?

 

[Ash]

I would also keep him/her in a dark warm room. He just went through such an attack so of course he will be scared. This may help him calm down a bit. But it's good to see he is eating and drinking. That is a good sign.

 

[Ash]

I would NOT sell it to a pet shop. As many pet shops do not take care of their birds and are just wanting money. This does not mean all pet shops are like this but in my own opinion selling to a pet shop is a bad idea. A lot of pet shop birds are sick and not cared for properly. They usually don't try to find a good and caring owner for the birds they sell.

 

[haleybird]

You should see if anyone lost a beloved member of their family. For people who lose birds, it is devastating. You have the power to make it better for someone, because it is likely that it accidentally got away and is lost from its home.

If you are able to give this bird everything it needs to be happy and healthy, and nobody has indeed lost their bird/doesnt claim it, then perhaps you may consider keeping it. But please do bear in mind, birds are a huge commitment and responsibility. The proper diet, proper housing and time out of the cage, a stimulating environment with toys and social enrichment. ..all of these are very important things to research and consider...not to mention birds have much longer lifespans than other creatures...some species up to 100+ years. Research this breed and find out everything about it. Research about parrots in general...their diet, behaviors, natural environment...make sure you have the time to nurture this bird and foster a loving, mutually respectful relationship. Remember that nearly (if not every) bird will bite. Never ever hit a bird. Kindness and respect for all living creatures, especially the lovely feathered kind, is one of the most important things.

Also, you will probably need to take it to the vet, for a health checkup. And if you're not going to keep it or invest a little time in looking for its original home, a vet can help reunite the bird with its rightful family.

If the bird is native to the country you're in (indian subcontinent I believe?) It may be wild. I would still say take it to a vet regardless. ..you said crows were chasing it? It could be injured.

It is good that it is eating and drinking. Keeping it hydrated is important. Offer it some greens and veggies (no avocado or chocolate or caffeine) and fruits.

Good luck.

 

[Kiwibird]

Just because you found it outside, doesn't mean it's necessarily "wild". Do you actually live in an area where these birds are indigenous? If not, it is likely someones escaped pet, and that someone is probably very very sad right now. It is your responsibility to at least attempt to locate an owner before naming this bird and making it your own. Posting a "found" ad on craigslist or the local paper may help place the bird back with it's rightful family. Don't specify what type of bird you've found, just say you found a parrot and if anyone has lost theirs, contact you regarding what kind they've lost to see if that's what you found.

If no one comes forward to claim it, then you can name it and make it your pet if you choose (or surrender to a avian shelter if you aren't willing to care for it). A vet checkup is highly advisable to make sure it isn't sick/injured/malnourished ect...so you can immediately begin restoring it back to health if it is. Once you've made a reasonable effort to find it's original owner, and if no one comes forward so you can be sure you will be keeping it, then start focusing on how to train it.

 

[Abel]

Well,do you live in India or Sri Lanka or where the parrot is native to? Even if you do then then chek if it has been lost. If it has not then try to tame it and make in trust you and keep it as your pet. And research in the internet to see how to look after them and as some of the others said do to the vet.