Looking for Tips for Bonding with a New Parrot !!

[salaasmarcello]

Hi everyone,

I am a first time parrot owner and recently brought home a beautiful African Grey. I have been reading a lot about how intelligent and sensitive they are but I want to make sure I’m doing everything right to build a strong bond with my new feathered friend,,.

So far, I am spending time sitting near the cage, talking softly to him and offering treats but he still seems a bit shy. I have avoided sudden movements and loud noises but I am wondering if there’s more I can do to make him feel comfortable and safe.

Do you have any tips or tricks for building trust with a parrot: ?? How long did it take your parrot to warm up to you: ?? I would love to hear your experiences, especially with African Greys or similar birds: I have also read this thread https://www.parrotforums.com/threads/tips-for-bonding-and-building-trust-rpa but looking for more tips and advice.

Looking forward to your advice !!

Thanks in advance,
Marcelo Salas

 

[Thechoplady]

I would start target training him. It will start to build bonding and trust between the both of you. Best wishes with him!

 

[wrench13]

Patience, patience and then.................. more patience. Some parrots take weeks and weeks just to settle down in a new home. Continue as you are. Try and figure out his most favorite special treat, and that becomes the training and bonding treat. My 'zon LOVES pine nuts - he would plow the back 40 for a pine nut. Experiment. Walnuts, almonds, pistachios all good choices to try. Use small pieces of them.