Jasper settling in

CheshireGrymm

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Cockatiel- Merlin
Red-Bellied Poi- Jasper
Yellow-sided GCc- Jellibeen
Budgie- Alphonse; Winry
Well the first night with Jasper went very smooth, but this morning he seems like a totally different bird. He stepped up on my finger, only to latch on and draw blood!! Im so baffled my this turn in behavior, I actually cried! Haha. He is sitting on my shoulder as i write this now, and hes totally fine. Im so confused! Maybe he is just overwhelmed? I dont want this behavior to continue! Can someone please help me? uploadfromtaptalk1391185217452.webpuploadfromtaptalk1391185191562.webp
 
I would not let him on your shoulder. Not until you are 100 percent confident in him.

How old is Jasper?
 
Hopefully Ravensgryf will pop in. She has a mature RB and she can tell you the can be little monsters when they are going through sexual maturity and during hormones.

Even when it's not those times pois have moments of testiness. When he bites I'd put him back and ignore him for a bit and try again later.

It's also probably a good idea to train him. It will help you bond and give him something to focus on.
 
Hi, I noticed your cute little guy has full colors, so he's mature. I'm sorry you got bit, it really hurts! First, he's probably just a bit freaked out by being in a completely new environment from the store he was used to. Adult Poi's first reaction is to bite. As you now notice, they have a big strong beak for their body size! Mature male RB are known for being a bit nippy. They can bite pretty deep if they want to. Just let him settle in and as hard as it is, go hands off a little more for now. It's probably fear biting (although he's tame). Like thekarens said, just ignore the bite and put him away for the time being. As time goes on, and he warms up, pet him gently and reassure him, and little by little you should see him become the little buddy you met at the store. Red Bellied are outgoing birds, so it shouldn't take long.

Later on, when he's completely comfortable, you can (stay calm) but stare him directly in the eye and say a firm NO. Also showing him you're confident, laddering step ups and so forth... But later after he's settled.

Sorry I'm pressed for time right now, hope that made any sense, I'll check back later! Good luck. I think you'll do just fine.
 
You are such a lifesaver! I think it is fear biting! I will be more hands off for now. When he is calm, he will do the ladder step ups, which is really good. I think i will just give him a week or two to adjust to being here at home. I'm not going to just leave him in his cage in that time, but i will be very minimal with handling. I will take him out and put him on the playstand. RavensGryf, thank you so much!!!
 
He is doing a lot better. We figured out that he does NOT like the color orange or yellow. I threw on a gray sweatshirt and he fell asleep in my lap. He is definitely settling in a lit better now. He is talking a lot more and whistling a lot more. Although now i think he might be molting, so that could probably be another factor
 

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