I really need help :-(

[captainsmomma]

we used to have an adult green quaker parrot. We had him for quite a while and he was the sweetest most amazing animal I have ever owned. I was absolutely in love with him. We suddenly lost him and I don't want to get into the details. the house felt so empty so we decided we needed another bird and wanted to go young that way it would grow with us. We were told he is about 8 weeks old and he was weaned from momma.
I work from home so he is always around me I sit and I talk to him, I give him all kinds of variety of food and I try so hard to spend as much time near him to get him used to me as possible. This bird hates me. His wings were clipped when we got him but he still manages to fly a little. Anytime I am near him he screams, he bites me and absolutely hates me.
please no bashing! I have seriously been in tears about this. My last quaker loved me from the moment he met me, would "kiss" all over me and wasn't happy if he wasn't with me. Please tell me what I can do or if I might be doing something wrong :-(

 

[Mango121913]

Hello, and welcome.
I think alot has to do with the baby being too young to be weaned yet. Is he from a breeder? What are you feeding him?. I think 3 months is just about when they should be on solid food. How much sleep is he getting? I'm just going by what I learned before buying my baby from a breeder. Maybe someone can give you more insight on Quakers.
Hang in there.

 

[captainsmomma]

He was in a bird shop and they said he was ready. I wish I knew that before but I took the word of the lady who sold me him. He loves fresh fruits and veggies and I give him formula when I can (like when he lets me touch him). He goes to bed at about 8-9 pm and sleeps until we get up around 7-8 . He also naps in the day.
I feel so bad I should have educated myself on my own :-(

 

[WannaBeAParrot]

I'm sorry about the loss of your beloved Quaker. Try not to worry and be upset about the new birdie, because you can overcome this and become friends. How long has the baby been in your home? Has it been like this since he got there or has there been a change?

 

[captainsmomma]

He does eat his seed stuff also I cant remember the names of them but my last parrot ate it also

 

[captainsmomma]

He has been here 1 month and I feel there is no progress

 

[bonita]

Dear captiansmomma, I don't know about quakers but I do know about baby birds and taking time to ajust. When I got my Paddy boy he would draw blood anytime I put my hand near him. It took a month of nothing else but concentrating on him till we had any kind of relationship. I thought about taking him back believe me, but I knew he had no interaction there except food and water and I was his chance for a decent life. Take it a day at a time. Part of the problem is he misses his Mom and the breeder. And you may need help with feeding issues. Hungry babies are cranky human or feathered. Best Wishes Bonita

 

[Mango121913]

Please don't give up on him. I am sure it will take some work. But the rewards are unbelievable!

 

[WannaBeAParrot]

A month of this struggle seems like a long time to you, but it isn't that much time. This little birdy is so young and needs longer to adjust and figure out life as a solo bird in a new flock of humans. Stick with it and remind yourself it will take some time, but that you will be sharing a long long time together so it will be worth every minute. I Google searched "adjusting new baby bird" and alot of nice articles came up. You might like to read a few. Also-- Maybe he needs a "security blanket" like a snuggly bird buddy to lean against.

 

[captainsmomma]

I wont give up on Capitan Hook he is here for good, I just wish I could get him to enjoy himself.

 

[Kiwibird]

Hi and welcome. Nothing to be ashamed of. Many of us brought home birds we had to do a lot of work with to socialize. Sometimes it isn't love at first sight for them, and you have to work a little harder to gain trust. And every bird is an individual who had a different experience before we brought them home (even babies, breeders do use different methods). We adopted an amazon because I grew up with 2 sweet, loving, friendly amazons who were a joy to be around, one of whom was extremely bonded to me. Our boy, on the other hand, was vicious and feral when we brought him home. I was the object of his rage too and it took quite a while to gain his trust and socialize him. But, we were patient and persistent and he did eventually come around (and is now a very sweet bird).

I would suggest looking on youtube for videos on target training. It seems to be of of the most effective methods out there for building trust while also training I wish we would have known about it back when we got our bird, because it would have made things a lot easier! Remember that patience is a virtue (even though it may seem hopeless at times). Best of luck!

 

[ParrotLover7]

Try getting it used to you, show him its not so bad.
Maybe try sitting close to him put his cage in the busiest part of the house. Read to him feed him his favourite food . At first maybe put it in his bowl for a few times then start feeding from the hand through the bars.
Ps.im not an expert.
Hope this helps,
Aaliyah

 

[Loko]

Like every has said, its nothing to be ashamed of. The reason for the difference is probably because the quaker was hand fed and this guy hasnt been. That doesnt mean he wont be tame and like your quaker, it will just take more work and patience. What species is he, or did I miss that? Also, I would consider switching from a seed diet to pellets, a seed doet is like feeding a human mcsonalds hamburgers for every meal.

 

[Flboy]

FYI, this thread is from 9/3/2014 and the poster was a hit and run!

 

[MrsBigE]

Not too long after I got to start visitation with my U2 the aviary/shop where I got him all of s sudden had a new U2 in its care. He was amaciated, dirty and his feathers looked dingy or discolored. The aviary owner told me that the U2 was purchased at Petland and the employees there told the customer that he was weaned and ready to be taken home. They bought him, took him home and gave him pellets, fruits and veggies but he wasn't eating.
The customer who bought him from Petland asked the aviary owner to take him in and see if they could get him to eat. Well truth be told, he wasn't weaned and because he wasn't used to the diet change he had been going hungry and lost weight after going home with them. He looked so sad and unhealthy.
Speaking from personal experience with my other animals, I can tell you that places like Petland only care about moving the animal and putting money in the register. They'll tell you half-truths to persuade you to buy.
The aviary owner took the U2 home, worked with him, gave him the nutrition he needed and he's finally back with his family. I was there when he came in and I saw pics of him the day he went home - looked like a totally diff bird. His body was filled out, his feathers pretty again and his eyes were happy and shiny.
Luckily the family, like you, reached out for help or he probably would've starved. I know everyone doesn't have access to an aviary owner who's so great to help everyone but I think the experienced members here can help you. They've all been so great to me and I've learned a lot by returning time and time again just to read past posts.
Good luck with Captain Hook!

 

[wrench13]

2014 people. ! Who resurects threads like this?? One can only hope that Capt Hook has calmed down and both he and the OP are doing well.

 

[Scott]

Thread necropsy!