Up date on Rosie

[Molcan2]

So, progress with Rosie is going well. I have not gotten bitten since my last post . I haven't been able to pet her yet. The first couple of days I didn't handle her, just sat near her cage and talked to her. Then she started putting her foot up and I would let her step up and she would try getting on my arm and stepping off over and over. Then I started handling her in very short sessions, always ending on a good note. The first couple of sessions she would act like she was going to bite but didn't actually do it. We have also been limiting the amount she sees my boyfriend but have not been able to remove him from the picture completely. Its just too hard to not have his help with them.

Yesterday was our break through, she walked up to me and asked to be picked up, which I did. She hung out on my arm while I did some stuff around the house. I don't trust her on my shoulder yet so I had to manage doing things one armed, always fun challenge. When my boyfriend did get home she gave him his face rubs while staying on my arm. When he put his hand up to her she didn't want to step up . Today she stayed on my arm again.

I have been moving slow and on her terms. I have been letting her set her comfort level with me. I think I was pushing her to much and making her uncomfortable. Its a good start, we'll see if it continues, I'm hopeful.

Not the greatest pics, took them yesterday in really dim light.

 

[BillsBirds]

Glad to hear everything going so well.

 

[psychocircus91]

Great to hear. She will continue to come around more and more.

 

[AngelicaandBandit]

Thats great! I know how hard it is Bandit hated me before and now, he loves being with me and will screech when he cant see me. Its going to be totally worth it in the end!

Rosie looks gorgeous Bandit may need to take his preening to a higher level

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Nice looks like things are on their way My RB2 loved me and was a real brat [to my guy] . But he took the approach that he didnt care [and got bit ] he made such a big deal about her he eventually won her over [and she loved him too]

 

[Jtbirds]

Thanks for e update, things seem to be getting better

 

[Molcan2]

So, last night she let me pet her! She puffed up her head feathers, so I took the invitation and pet her a little. It was just a few moments but I was ecstatic. I stopped even though she was still puffed up so that we could end on a good note. Its weird but I swear her eyes look softer when she looks at me.

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Nothings better than puffy cheeks in RB2s . I would take it as she likes you. Goes to show its what you put into them and can be won over