Shy Parrotlet? (bonding?)

[losho]

Hi everyone!

Obviously I'm new to this forum and I'm also new to parrot ownership.
I've had 'Peep' my little 1-2 year old girl for a few weeks now. I found her online in an ad that came with a cage and all her supplies as her last owner said she loved her cage. The man I got her from seemed to be very knowledgeable and seemed to really care about her. He said he was getting rid of her because he also has lovebirds and didn't have enough time to give her enough attention.
I've been trying to get her to venture out of her cage using treats and millet spray. She seems excited to see me when I come see her and she's comfortable with me putting my hands in her cage to change her food/water. Is there any tricks I can use to try coax her out of her cage or should I just leave her..? I'd love to be able to bond with her more or at least let her get some exercise from flying around...

 

[cnyguy]

When you'd like Peep to come out, just open the cage door and let her decide for herself if she wants to or not. Sit close by her cage to be prepared if/when she does come out. I'd suggest putting a hanging perch on the outside of Peep's cage, just under the door. That will give her a safe and comfortable place to stand if she wants to come out. At first, she might just like to step outside the door and sit on the hanging perch before she feels brave enough to venture farther from her cage.

 

[SoCalWendy]

She is adjusting. Leave her for a bit and let her get accustomed to her new surrounding, sights and sounds. Sit next to her cage if she is not fearful of you, and just speak softly too her. If you have some millet (parrotlets are millet junkies) see if she will take some from you through the bars. If she does that's great, but don't worry if she doesn't. Just keep talking to her. Remember she is a true parrot, much like amazons (not in size of course) they need a varied diet. Mine loves Harrison's HP fine pellets, which are great for parrotlets, also Nutriberries. But she also needs access to fresh fruit, veggies, and water everyday. Don't feed her too much millet, it's like potato chips but use in case her transition is stressful for her, and also to gain her confidence and trust in you. Make sure you provide her a swing, they love swings and other toys they can swing from and hang upside down on. Also forging toys would be good. Things she can shred is also good to relive stress and give her enjoyment.

 

[GaryBV]

Well welcome losho, to the forum. I do have a pair of parrotlets. I agree with both Wendy and cny - let her get used to her surroundings and let her set the pace. Just baby talk to her, and let her get used to you. You didn't mention if she was handtamed or not, so you could be starting from scratch with her and that means patience. I'd love to see a picture of her

 

[cassiepengo]

give her time, dont hurry. i got my lovie some time ago, and i hurried up so much, he dosent even know whats happening!! man, i should have given him more time. dont worry, she will bond with you, let her know you first!