I recently came to own a sweet quaker parrot, her name is Sol! I call her my little soul bird. She's a happy bird who loves her toys and cage, but is TERRIFIED of people. She's been this way since we got her from the pet store. She won't bite, but her little heart will race, she trembles, and she does everything possible to run away and hide. Usually into her little fuzzy bed(when shes in her cage, outside of it she looks for dark coners and spaces) where I can't see or get her out of. Thats another problem, I cant seem to stick or finger train her because she hides into her little fuzzy bed, and Ive struggled deciding whether I should remove it, but thats where she sleeps and feels comfortable and safe in, so should I? I've tried luring her out with food but she doesn't like anything else, but the seeds she's been on since the pet store(which I know are unhealthy but she refuses to eat pellets even when I dip them in juice!). Even if she's never affectionate that's fine, I'll love her all the same, but I would like her to be less afraid as we share a room and is startled by my every move. I've had her about 3 months now and she's about 8-9 months old. I'd be very thankful if you could give me some advice, I've had another quaker parrot when I was younger but that was a completely different exerience. His name had been Pepè and he LOVED us and loved being out of his cage. I'm not sure how to care for Sol... I've told myself I need patience but it's been 3 months and there hasn't been ANY changes in her fear... I still love her, but I'd be so grateful if someone can relate or help!
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