Mickey's training update

[Jroyal14]

So I've had Mickey for several weeks now and he seems To be completely settled in. He's began playing with his toys, he uses his foraging toys now. He has picked up a few words and sounds from around the house (my laugh, my cell phone ring, good boy). He still doesn't trust me enough to step up or let me pet him, but he lets me get pretty close. The only weird thing he does now is, whenever he can't see me or if I leave the room he'll whistle for me and say "where'd you go". But it's confusing because Mickey still doesn't really like me haha. So why does he call for me if he doesn't want any attention?

 

[Dinosrawr]

Just because a bird doesn't want to be handled or touched doesn't mean they don't crave flock socialization. Many of these birds develop strong bonds with other birds, and when they're placed in a domestic situation humans are the ones who become their flock members.

Mickey likely sees you as part of his flock and he views you as someone he can socialize with. As humans, we often forget that physical attention isn't the only attention other animals crave. This is why talking with your birds, having them out with you when you're doing your own thing, or simply sitting near them is important. We don't always need to touch them to build a strong relationship with them

 

[Jroyal14]

I never thought of it that way. That makes so much sense

Thanks!!