My needy birdy num nums Quackers

Unisyst

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Baby - Pineapple GCC (Hatched Dec 1st). RIP Quackers (YS GCC) :(
Quackers is very needy. I'm actually okay with this, but I hate leaving him alone. I'm usually at home and pretty much always on my computer when home. If I move away from him, he makes noises and tries to get to me.

If I put him in his cage he paces it for a good 20 minutes if I don't let him out. (five minutes or less of this and I give in, poor birdy :( ). If I cover him he meep meeps a lot. He will eventually stop and try and entertain himself with his toys (he has a few.. a swing, 3 layers of perches (one wood, one nail shaving, one for biting).

How can I get him to be a tad more independent? (I know they NEED a flock though).. He's still a baby, so maybe in the future or no?


Bed time is hilarious cause he complains .. especially when I turn out the lights... but he's gotta sleep at the same time each night, and get a full nights rest uninterrupted. He does eventually go to sleep. I have a large fan I turn on max so it provides white noise to cover any noises I might make.

I actually miss him too when I spend a lot of time away from him (I love being in his flock!! such an honor!), but I don't want him to be too lonely... Currently I'm unemployed, but soon I'll have a job.. Is another bird necessary?

No matter what I'm OBSESSED with his well-being, and I love him more than anything. I'll take any advise you fine people have!
 
Quakers is the same age as Squirt, pinapple conure... She knows that when she get put back into her cage, that's where she stays till I let her back out... She just gets on with playing..

If you want Quakers to be more independent, you probably just have to ignore the behaviour...
 

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