Roo coming home today

[Maple128]

Here's another Roo video from me! Today she was a little excited about somthing, think she was trying to find dad, not quite sure lol. She's been better to day, gonna have to wait for dad's update thou <3

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhBszkNt3zg

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Thanks kid - was planning on a post weekend update once we've had a few more full days with her.

Anyways, it looks like I am the problem, as the bird will be completely level until I show up. She then wants me to be her patting slave for the next hour, while she chews holes in my jeans, grooms my sweatshirt, and pulls the teeth out of my sweatshirt zipper.

Then when it's time for her to go back to her cage, she loses her mind, with some quality screaming and foot stomping.

So good things yesterday were that we saw less aggression, and that she came off the cage to sit on my lap, and the lap of child #2. No hissing took place and she appears to be getting better with the dogs. Negatives are that she already seems to be in love with me, has some separation anxiety issues, and is still agressive including a bite on the Mrs when giving her a peanut, and plenty of lunging and snapping when you've somehow offended her highness in some way. Her anger at me when I stop paying attention to her is comical yet a bit scary as well.

Work in progress - we'll see how today goes. At least yesterday was a bit more encouraging.

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Well thought I should make another post to this thread. Unfortunately Roo is back at the rescue. With her behaviour continuing to be erratic, and a full out charging assault on the Mrs today, there was obviously something in our environment that would not let her settle in.

So as sad as it made all of us, I think we may not be ready for the special needs that a rescued cockatoo presents.

 

[2greenconurestostart]

Well thought I should make another post to this thread. Unfortunately Roo is back at the rescue. With her behaviour continuing to be erratic, and a full out charging assault on the Mrs today, there was obviously something in our environment that would not let her settle in.

So as sad as it made all of us, I think we may not be ready for the special needs that a rescued cockatoo presents.

I am so very sorry Scott. That had to be very hard for you all. :-(

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Thank you. We feel bad for Roo most of all.

We know she was happy in her foster home (where she's going back to) before coming to us, and I at least hope her time with us gives the rescue some ideas what the ideal forever home would look like. In all honesty, I think we've learned that some rescue parrots need more than good intentions from their forever home.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Oh Scott, I am so sorry this didn't work out. Please don't feel badly! I know you (all) gave it your very best shot!

How are your kids dealing with this? And the Misses? And YOU???

Heads up, you hear?

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Thanks Wendy,

As much as we had some tears around the house, the girls all understood that if we saw that there were going to be long term issues to be dealt with, and if we were not equipped to deal with them, then it was better to get Roo back to her foster home quicker as to minimize the disruption to her.

 

[Scott]

Thanks for trying. Rescued Toos can be very difficult if not impossible. Despite your very best efforts, there are complexities and variables that cannot be overcome. Hopefully your feedback will enable the rescue to place Roo in a home that is more suitable for her - and that is not a reflection upon you and your family!

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Thanks Scott,

I'd like to think a permanent rehome is possible, and there was certainly some good material there with Roo. But I think it was pretty clear she'll need a specific type of home, likely one with less pets and people, and possibly one where Roo is the only pet of the only person who can dote on her.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

Bummer Scott.. I read the first page or two of the posts and had a smile on my face,and seeing the picture of Roo..then I skipped to the last page and find this..I'm sorry and sad for you,and your family..and for Roo..

You know what I had to deal with,with The Cockatoo Man..it hurt me to let that little beady-eyed monster go. Fortunately I have talked to his new parronts and according to them,he is lovin' his new digs and they love him,so I don't feel that sad/guilty.

Sometimes it is for the best.


Jim

 

[ScooterMcTavish]

Appreciate that Jim.