Hello im new to the forum but have been spying for some time, but now that i actually have a female eclectus im curious to see what others think about her behavior. Im a 1st time parrot companion, but wife had a cockatiel for years. So basically i dont know what to expect other than what i have read.
first off she is going on 12 weeks in a few days
She has been home for 4 days
So far:
super quiet, spoke on 1 occassion, the 1st was day when she herd her breeder on the speaker phone and her flock in background, she gave 3 calls.
Toys:
Not interested in chewing anything, except eucalyptus leaves and nuts, but very moderately. Not wires, phone cords rope etc.
No interest in foot toys, attacked and played with it for 5 seconds and havent touched it since.
Tried to setup a foraging station but she could care less about it. She will walk to treats spread out but wont hussle too hard if not made easy. She expects you to hand feed her and looks at you like your crazy if you make her do it herself.
Tried a homemade foraging toy with her treats but she didnt go for it for too long, even after showing her where the treats went.
Out of her cage, she runs to the sliding door and stares, preens and naps.
She does fly and land well considering she had her 1st and last clip a few days ago.
She stepped up to me and wife on day 1 and continues to do so as long as a treat is offered. Same for returning to her cage and sitting on her table perch.
She is completely unphased by the loud Vita Mix blender on high every morning.
Unafraid of my harassing 2 year old. who want to feed her forever.
Took permanant residence in the Tidy Seed Bird Feeder on day 1. She eats, sleeps and stares in their.
My Question is
So far She seems to be perfect... Is this the calm before the storm?
Is she just Lazy? i worry that she is bored and really dread the feather pluckin thing. Although her body language appear happy and relaxed.. but who knows?
Any advice is welcomed
Hello im new to the forum but have been spying for some time, but now that i actually have a female eclectus im curious to see what others think about her behavior. Im a 1st time parrot companion, but wife had a cockatiel for years. So basically i dont know what to expect other than what i have read.
first off she is going on 12 weeks in a few days
She has been home for 4 days
So far:
super quiet, spoke on 1 occassion, the 1st was day when she herd her breeder on the speaker phone and her flock in background, she gave 3 calls.
Toys:
Not interested in chewing anything, except eucalyptus leaves and nuts, but very moderately. Not wires, phone cords rope etc.
No interest in foot toys, attacked and played with it for 5 seconds and havent touched it since.
Tried to setup a foraging station but she could care less about it. She will walk to treats spread out but wont hussle too hard if not made easy. She expects you to hand feed her and looks at you like your crazy if you make her do it herself.
Tried a homemade foraging toy with her treats but she didnt go for it for too long, even after showing her where the treats went.
Out of her cage, she runs to the sliding door and stares, preens and naps.
She does fly and land well considering she had her 1st and last clip a few days ago.
She stepped up to me and wife on day 1 and continues to do so as long as a treat is offered. Same for returning to her cage and sitting on her table perch.
She is completely unphased by the loud Vita Mix blender on high every morning.
Unafraid of my harassing 2 year old. who want to feed her forever.
Took permanant residence in the Tidy Seed Bird Feeder on day 1. She eats, sleeps and stares in their.
My Question is
So far She seems to be perfect... Is this the calm before the storm?
Is she just Lazy? i worry that she is bored and really dread the feather pluckin thing. Although her body language appear happy and relaxed.. but who knows?
Any advice is welcomed
first off she is going on 12 weeks in a few days
She has been home for 4 days
So far:
super quiet, spoke on 1 occassion, the 1st was day when she herd her breeder on the speaker phone and her flock in background, she gave 3 calls.
Toys:
Not interested in chewing anything, except eucalyptus leaves and nuts, but very moderately. Not wires, phone cords rope etc.
No interest in foot toys, attacked and played with it for 5 seconds and havent touched it since.
Tried to setup a foraging station but she could care less about it. She will walk to treats spread out but wont hussle too hard if not made easy. She expects you to hand feed her and looks at you like your crazy if you make her do it herself.
Tried a homemade foraging toy with her treats but she didnt go for it for too long, even after showing her where the treats went.
Out of her cage, she runs to the sliding door and stares, preens and naps.
She does fly and land well considering she had her 1st and last clip a few days ago.
She stepped up to me and wife on day 1 and continues to do so as long as a treat is offered. Same for returning to her cage and sitting on her table perch.
She is completely unphased by the loud Vita Mix blender on high every morning.
Unafraid of my harassing 2 year old. who want to feed her forever.
Took permanant residence in the Tidy Seed Bird Feeder on day 1. She eats, sleeps and stares in their.
My Question is
So far She seems to be perfect... Is this the calm before the storm?
Is she just Lazy? i worry that she is bored and really dread the feather pluckin thing. Although her body language appear happy and relaxed.. but who knows?
Any advice is welcomed
Hello im new to the forum but have been spying for some time, but now that i actually have a female eclectus im curious to see what others think about her behavior. Im a 1st time parrot companion, but wife had a cockatiel for years. So basically i dont know what to expect other than what i have read.
first off she is going on 12 weeks in a few days
She has been home for 4 days
So far:
super quiet, spoke on 1 occassion, the 1st was day when she herd her breeder on the speaker phone and her flock in background, she gave 3 calls.
Toys:
Not interested in chewing anything, except eucalyptus leaves and nuts, but very moderately. Not wires, phone cords rope etc.
No interest in foot toys, attacked and played with it for 5 seconds and havent touched it since.
Tried to setup a foraging station but she could care less about it. She will walk to treats spread out but wont hussle too hard if not made easy. She expects you to hand feed her and looks at you like your crazy if you make her do it herself.
Tried a homemade foraging toy with her treats but she didnt go for it for too long, even after showing her where the treats went.
Out of her cage, she runs to the sliding door and stares, preens and naps.
She does fly and land well considering she had her 1st and last clip a few days ago.
She stepped up to me and wife on day 1 and continues to do so as long as a treat is offered. Same for returning to her cage and sitting on her table perch.
She is completely unphased by the loud Vita Mix blender on high every morning.
Unafraid of my harassing 2 year old. who want to feed her forever.
Took permanant residence in the Tidy Seed Bird Feeder on day 1. She eats, sleeps and stares in their.
My Question is
So far She seems to be perfect... Is this the calm before the storm?
Is she just Lazy? i worry that she is bored and really dread the feather pluckin thing. Although her body language appear happy and relaxed.. but who knows?
Any advice is welcomed
