Got my bird today!

[EclectusRoratus]

Hello everyone!!! I just got my Eclectus today! He is 5 years old and so far he is doing well. I know patience is the key right now, i'm such an impatient person though! haha. He has eaten everything I have given him and makes this awesome WOOO! sound when he see's someone new. I have not yet tried to get him to step up, but I want him to feel safe around me before I do so. I'm new to all of this so if you have any comments or suggestions I am an open ear, or shall I say open eyes. hahaha. Thanks for reading!!! <3

 

[7birdbilly]

Congratulations on your new friend. Eclectus is a great pet. If he wasn't handled alot he may not be too pettable (i know its not a word). The big thing with male eclectus is dominance. They can be very stubborn but that's cause their smart.

A lot of people say to let them get acclimated, but I have never prescribed to that. While his environment is strange to him is a good time to interact as it will allow him to look to you for support. The only time mine was able to be petted was when I brought him home.

Which kind is he, Im sure thats ur user name but I never learned the formal subspecies.

 

[MarciaLove]

sounds like you are doing a great job! id let him settle in for a couple day just talking to him and then let him play outside the cage and start teaching him to step up good luck with your new buddy!

 

[wenz2712]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new addition

 

[c0nn09]

Cool hope you enjoy your bird.

 

[aliray]

Welcome and congrats on your new baby.

 

[wwendy104]

Congrats on your new baby, you should post some pictures of your new beauty!

 

[drlisaort]

Hello everyone!!! I just got my Eclectus today! He is 5 years old and so far he is doing well. I know patience is the key right now, i'm such an impatient person though! haha. He has eaten everything I have given him and makes this awesome WOOO! sound when he see's someone new. I have not yet tried to get him to step up, but I want him to feel safe around me before I do so. I'm new to all of this so if you have any comments or suggestions I am an open ear, or shall I say open eyes. hahaha. Thanks for reading!!! <3

Congratulations!!! How exciting for you. My baby Oliver comes home Monday, he's almost four months old. Charlie (The bird whisperer to me!) told me to let Oliver settle in for a few days before training and handling.

I look forward to hearing more about your new feather child...

Lisa