Lincoln

[Owlet]

Meet my brand new friend, Lincoln! He's a 13 year old eclectus parrot. I'm very much aware he's in need of a beak trim and I'm going to get that done asap. his feathers might look a little eh too because his previous owner had him on a rather poor diet but I hope to change that and he'll become even cuter than he currently is.

 

[plumsmum2005]

He is definitely cute, welcome Lincoln.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

Hello Lincoln! I don't know anything about Ekkies...but I agree with you on the beaky trim.
Maybe try him on a bath in a few days after he settles in a bit? It might just be what Lincoln needs to make him all shiney and new

Handsome guy,no matter how you look at him. And a BIG thank you for taking this poor boy in. From what I read in your posts,you'll be a great parront. Good Luck! Ohhh...and MORE PICTURES!!!



Jim

 

[Loko]

Wow, hes got a beak and a half!
Hes a beautiful little guy, hope you guys enjoy your time together!

 

[Owlet]

I will definitely upload more photos once hes settled in a bit more, but for now have a short video of him. Going to get him many new toys too! I hope to definitely improve his life a lot.

 

[Owlet]

Would be helpful if I didn't forget to link said video!
[ame="https://youtu.be/VQhBoHnyACE"]November 21, 2016 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Violet_Diva]

What a handsome man! I'm sure he'll be more comfortable eating after his beaky has been sorted out. I originally thought you were getting a youngster when I read your first post (sorry). Once again, congratulations, and I will look forward to reading about his progress and your journey together.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Thank you for adopting him!
I wish you both a wonderful future together.

 

[Owlet]

It's good Violet ^^

A little more about him:
The lady I got him from says he has never had his wings clipped yet she's never seen him do anything more than glide to the ground. I find that really odd and I hope a proper diet and environment will perk up the lil guy. He's very sweet so far. He'll take food from me but not let me touch him, sometimes he'll defensively open his beak but he's not aggressive, I just need to work with him, it'll take time but I'm ready to give him the time.

 

[Scott]

Beautiful Eclectus, love the name!! Congratulations!!

As mentioned in another thread, I respectfully suggest you take him to an avian vet for a well-check!

 

[wrench13]

He is beautiful now, and with a beaky trim and a better diet, well he will be a an out standing Ekkie. He does seem very gentle. Congrats on your new baby!

 

[chris-md]

He's just adorable, congratulations to both of you and thank you for taking him in.

 

[Owlet]

Lincoln said hello! Excuse me and my mom repeatedly saying hello trying to get him to say it again xD

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rc1BrkeTok"]Lincoln says hello - YouTube[/ame]

 

[chris-md]

Love the ekkie voice! Whenever my guy talks I just melt.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY (the fun begins already!):

So to maybe set you up for what you MIGHT expect with his talking (your mileage may vary as each bird is an individual). Ekkies are notorious attention talkers leading to closet talking (talking only when you aren't in the room). There are two main times this can manifests: when he first gets home and calling for his old flock, and when you leave the room calling you to come back. When you do come back the talking served its purpose so he shuts up.

It's likely and possible that he's talking here because he's still unsettled in his new environment. IF that's the case here (big if!) it's likely you'll hear him talk with you in front of him for another week or so, but then will stop and won't talk in front of you much anymore after that.

You're in prime position to head that off and encourage talking. When he talks, don't talk back at him like you do in the video, reward him! Treat treat treat treat treat! Keep treats on your person Or within reach at all times, and hand it out freely and with loud fanfare when he does talk. He'll quickly - a week or two - associate talking with good stuff and won't be so shy in the future with it.

Did I mention TREAT?

 

[wrench13]

2 tips on training.

1) Treat must be immediate after the desired trick or sound is made, less the 5 seconds. Any more and the bird may not associate the treat with the sound, or action, that is desired.

2) Be consistent when training. Once you decide on a course to teach a trick or elicit a sound or action, be consistent every time you ask for the action, and every time you reward an action. Try to keep it to one person giving the training, until its learned really well. All not to confuse the little birdy

 

[Loko]

It's good Violet ^^

A little more about him:
The lady I got him from says he has never had his wings clipped yet she's never seen him do anything more than glide to the ground. I find that really odd and I hope a proper diet and environment will perk up the lil guy. He's very sweet so far. He'll take food from me but not let me touch him, sometimes he'll defensively open his beak but he's not aggressive, I just need to work with him, it'll take time but I'm ready to give him the time.

He probably was never allowed to fledge, therefore doesnt know how to fly or have the confidence in his flight. Theres a few good threads on re-fledging an adult bird! Check with your vet before allowing him to fly though as his cardiovascular system must be in shape.

 

[Anansi]

It's good Violet ^^

A little more about him:
The lady I got him from says he has never had his wings clipped yet she's never seen him do anything more than glide to the ground. I find that really odd and I hope a proper diet and environment will perk up the lil guy...

He may never have been clipped, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he was ever allowed to fledge. The fledging process is a very important developmental stage, and if he was never allowed to fly when his time for learning came it isn't unusual that flying would become something of a last resort for him. Of course, his poor diet probably doesn't help, either. How much does he weigh?

Given your pledge to work with him and give him a better life, however, it's quite possible that you could eventually have him flying as he should.

 

[Anansi]

Sorry, Loko. I must've been typing as you were posting.

 

[Owlet]

I'm unsure how much he weighs right now, still working on setting up a vet appointment. And as I speak he's willingly coming out of his cage for the first time. He climbed on top of it to the playtop. He tried to come out late last night in pursuit of a peanut I walked away with hut I had my dog in my room at the time and he was heading to the floor so I encourage him to go back up

 

[chris-md]

It's good Violet ^^

A little more about him:
The lady I got him from says he has never had his wings clipped yet she's never seen him do anything more than glide to the ground. I find that really odd and I hope a proper diet and environment will perk up the lil guy. He's very sweet so far. He'll take food from me but not let me touch him, sometimes he'll defensively open his beak but he's not aggressive, I just need to work with him, it'll take time but I'm ready to give him the time.

What everyone else said about this. My Parker I don't think ever fledged. He will take off if startled but clearly does not know how to land. It's a heart attack whoever he does this since I can't control where or how he lands. So in the last week, against my better fear of injury from running into windows (we just moved into a house with lots of windows) I've started flight training to teach him to land.

So you're in good company