Behavioral issues

[Lola88]

Hello everyone! I have a Barnard's parrot. I bought her in shop. She's been with me for more than a year, and she's now almost 2 years old. I've been trying to train her, but she has a very strong attitude. I still can't touch her, the minute I'm getting closer to her, she's running away. I'm trying to hold a distance between us because I'm worried that she might have too much stress witch is why I'm trying to avoid from too close connection . I've been looking for videos and information on google and youtube, but I can't find anything about this exact breed. Have any of you guys have any information- how to get friendly with this breed.
I've been making her toys, sang, danced, I've spend a lot of time daily with her. I mean I've done a lot of things daily to show that I'm not an enemy, but it seems that nothing works. Have you got any suggestions?

 

[GaleriaGila]

I have nothing to offer on the species, specifically, but just so you feel welcome...


http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html
General Parrot Information - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community
http://goodbirdinc.blogspot.com/2012...n-parrots.html


My own feelings...
You will get good advice here... and it will pay off, but...


May I add some thoughts about expectations? I hope I don't sound preach-y. I also want to make it clear that I completely support all the great advice on training!
My bird is "difficult", and so I have expressed these thoughts so often that I made a cut-and-paste (below). Apologies to those of you who've heard it a zillion times!

My bird is pretty awful. He's a fun mimic and a real character, but...
Even after all these years, I sometimes find myself putting myself or my bird down... stuff like...
I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS OR THAT.
WHY CAN'T HE BE SWEET AND NICE, LIKE THOSE OTHER BIRDS?
PEOPLE NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY I PUT UP WITH THIS.
Stuff like that.

Since he's fully flighted, the ONLY way I get him into the cage is to toss a chile pepper in and he flaps in after it. So food reward is a necessity for me. Time-out doesn't exist in the Rb's kingdom.
But the Rb is a parrot... in his particular case, one generation out of the wild.
I do all the right things, as much/well as I can, but in the end, I just LOVE my bird,
Some parrots are SO SWEET, some are NOT. I'm a bit JEALOUS of those successes.
I have lessened my psychological and physical wounds over the decades... not because I've changed the bird, but I have changed me. And a lot of that has involved giving up on a lot of my desires/expectations. After years of battle, I surrendered.
Consequently, I have a Tazmanian Devil on my hands. I love him. I have no complaints, really. He's HIMSELF. And I'm MYSELF. And the result... check my Signature for videos. etc., if you like.
BUT THERE'S LOTS OF GOOD TRAINING ADVICE HERE... DO READ AND LEARN AND DO YOUR BEST!
Over the years, I have sometimes been very embarassed/downhearted/sad about having a pet that was so... out of my control. But it is my choice to indulge and adore him.
Finally, I accepted that I have an amazing half-wild being who shares my life! It's magic enough for me!

Parrot-owners usually wind up determining their own personal comfort level with various behaviors, and it's okay to be okay with that.

 

[wrench13]

Dont give up the ship. A year ay sond like a longtime to you but parrots change very very slowly especially when it comes to behaviour. Gail has given you some good advice and reading materials. Also, if he is 2 years old, hitting puberty is likey part of the issue. It hits most parrots like a ton of bricks, all those hormones flushing around in them for the first time - it makes them nuts sometimes. and the first time around is the worst. So patience, young padawan, patience. Lower the expectations so you wont get discouraged - the sun will shine someday !. And you will have many friends on here with the same issues, and lots of shoulders to cry and laugh on.