i m so worried about my lil indian ringneck.. help me please!!

[usama_siddiqui1991]

Hi!! I bought indian ringneck 3 to 4 month baby 3 days before.. He always scare with me, daily i spent 5 hours with him but he still scare with me and he is even not chirping when i take him with me at my home..i am beginner in it & he is my first pet ever.. Is this normal with parrot?? I'm so worried because he is not chirping an eat very little.. Someone please guide me.. Please!! Wht should i do??

 

[LoveMyParrots]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Do you know your ringneck is hand fed and tame? It is normal for parrot that are scared of its new owner for the first few days, and it's also normal if it eats very little. As long as its eating, it should be fine.

 

[usama_siddiqui1991]

It is not handfed or tame.. I bought him to make him tame.. He's still scare withme.. I wake up with him or give him food or clean his house but he is still scare with me.. I hope tjat all will be very fine.. Kindly keep guide me

 

[kc_y0]

Its very normal for a new parrot to be quiet, sometimes it takes week to get them used to you, so don't over do it, just try to make it as easy as possible for him, offer him lots of treats and speak softly so him.

 

[Kiwibird]

It is very normal for parrots to be timid, or even somewhat aggressive when they are new to a home. Remember, parrots are prey animals, and it's instinctual for them to be cautious of anything they perceive as a threat (which right now is you). The good news is time will ease the initial fears he's having, and within a few weeks he will begin to trust you more and start forming a bond with you. It is very important you start now with non-contact trust building activities to gain his trust before you can start contact training (aka getting him to step on your hand, petting, ect...). You can start engaging him by talking to him softly, offering treats when he makes a pleasant noise, and handing him little toys through the bars. You're already on the right track by integrating him into your daily routine and just spending time around him. Parrots are also flock animals. The more time you and your family spend around him, the faster he will realize he is being accepted into your "flock" and warm up to you. For right now, just focus on helping the little guy get used to his new home. Be diligent with his schedule (waking/sleeping), interact with him by talking, build trust by giving treats, and be sure he's getting a healthy diet for his species (many "unexplained" behavioral problems can be caused by poor diet). Bonding with him will be a long and sometimes difficult process, and it will likely be a year or 2 before he fully trusts you. Just keep on working with him. This is really a great forum with a lot of knowledgeable people, so keep us updated and ask for help when you need it. Parrots are truly amazing animals and companions, you just have to put in the effort to help them become one. Best of luck!

 

[usama_siddiqui1991]

It is really a great forum, i amstill trying to gain his trust..
My dream is to keep handfed macaw or african grey parrot.. Its my biggest dream..

 

[Parro]

Hi, welcome to the forums.
It takes some time for a parrot to get used to you, it what my Senegal parrots did, they didn't eat for about a week, and when they got used to me they had no problem and eat and drink.
And hopefully, your dream will come true one day.

 

[usama_siddiqui1991]

Awesome forum!!
But still my parrot not chirping and scaring with me.. But i tried too hard amd try to make friendship with him..
And please pray for me tht one day i can buy scarlet macaw or african grey parrot..

 

[chippy]

Be patient and gentle and in time, your bird will hopefully come around.

 

[usama_siddiqui1991]

He is still scare wd me :-( but em still trying

 

[usama_siddiqui1991]

He's still not chirping & scaring alot!!

 

[freedwithwings204]

Give him his space for awhile so he can learn the new sounds and routines of your house. Start by giving him treats through the cage bars, and once he's comfortable with that, slowly open the cage door and give them that way. Eventually you can give a try to touch him. But go SLOW and talk to him in a reassuring, happy voice. And work at his comfort level. If he gets too scared back off for a few minutes.
I had to do the same with my IRN as a baby. It takes time but it pays off. Now I can pass him off to anyone regardless of age or gender. I'm also doing the same thing with my timneh african grey, who is very skittish as well.