My Parrot Escapes ME! Plz Help...

[LeoJosh]

hey guyz...as some of knows, am rly new in the parrot training catergory...so i just need few tips and help...am facing this problem from the time i got my parrot...
my kakariki is moody somehow as i figured out...most of the time it tries to run away from me whenever i try to get closer to her...it does not allow me to touch her at all...sometimes it listens to my step up command and sometimes it goes crazy when i just get my hand near to her...when i get her out of her cage it flies away and start hiding under the couches...and she continue running away whenever i try to reach her...am finding difficulities to bond with her...so can anyone help plz ??

 

[Spiritbird]

It sounds to me like you are trying too hard. Remember the bonding process is a slow one and you need buckets of patience. Let the parrot come to you in her own time. It will happen but not as fast as you want. Back off a llittle and start over as if it is the first day. Just talk, read or sing to her and be close without trying to touch her. See if this works.

 

[LeoJosh]

It sounds to me like you are trying too hard. Remember the bonding process is a slow one and you need buckets of patience. Let the parrot come to you in her own time. It will happen but not as fast as you want. Back off a llittle and start over as if it is the first day. Just talk, read or sing to her and be close without trying to touch her. See if this works.

yeah am trying really hard and still no response lol...i will take with ur advice and see the results...but does it make any difference if the bird is still young? i mean...my bird is now 4 months old...if it gets older...does her attitude and personality change like us humans(when we get older we get more mature)

another question...i heard that the cage should be out the parrot's sight in order not to be distracted by getting back to the safest point in there point of view...

and thanks in advance!

 

[HRH Di]

Also remember, some birds just aren't very cuddly. Our RFM can't get enough petting and scratching, but my little Alexandrine doesn't even like his tail touched, however he will tolerate me touching him with my nose when he's on my shoulder. Other Alexes enjoy tactile interaction much more than my Max does.

SB give good advice. Parrots are very intelligent and sensitive creatures. Their trust has to be earned.

 

[parrotqueen]

Everyone covered this really well, all that you need is patience and a room that's free of any distractions. Don't force it, train diligently yet not harsh.

 

[LeoJosh]

Their trust has to be earned.

thanks for your advice...but how can i earn their trust...is there anything specific that i should do?

 

[antoinette]

Their trust has to be earned.

thanks for your advice...but how can i earn their trust...is there anything specific that i should do?

Keep talking to the bird 24/7 talk talk and more talking
Sit near his cage, just talking and interacting with him.
Leave the door open, sit nearby, talk, sing and offer him treats.
When he takes a treat from you, from the open door, praise him, let him know he has done well.
Do not attempt to take him out, when he feels secure and confident, he will come out, in his own time.
This procedure must be done daily, in order for him to gain your trust.

This could take a few days, a few weeks.....
Time and patience ...........

 

[Spiritbird]

How do you earn the trust of the people you live with or have relationships with? Time my friend is an important ingredient. Your bird should feel that the cage is a safe place to be. And, your bird needs to feel that stepping up on your hand is a safe thing to do. Remember our bird friends are able to tell what you are feeling so if you are feeling frustrated your bird most likely wil too. Try to relax and have fun with birdie and not worry so much about being accepted. Nature is nature and sometimes slow.

Here is a link that may help. http://www.ehow.com/how_5249100_build-trust-parrot.html

 

[Auggie's Dad]

How do you earn the trust of the people you live with or have relationships with?http://www.ehow.com/how_5249100_build-trust-parrot.html

That sums it up right there.

This and Antoinette pointing out that you are trying to hard.

What do you do? Stop trying so hard! You'll do more harm than good.

You seem to get that she has to come to you on her own time ... but you want her to do so on your time.

I also can't help but ask, could you not refer to her as an 'it'? I don't know if English is your first language; if not this is a perfectly understandable mistake, but referring to her as 'it' sounds quite disturbing.

 

[wildheart]

Does not matter what kind of bird/reptile/wild animal it is, the ingredients always stays the same:

TIME - PATIENCE - PERSISTENCE

Always talk softly with love in your voice, move VERY slowly - any fast movement scares them away. Approach with a treat and do not attempt to touch when she does take the treat. She needs to learn that your hands is not a thread, can be trusted and is only a source of pleasure.

After taking treats from you without hesitation for at least a week then only you can start lifting your other hand very slowly towards her while telling her "I love you". I say "koppie krap" which means I want to scratch your head. She will back away, just let your hand down again and try again next time. Over a period of time, it might be a week even a month she will allow you to touch her without being scared.

It took me a whole year, between 2-3 hours a day of one on one attention to get my iguana baby-tame, birds are definitely easier. Just do not give up, persist every single day, dont get frustrated with her - be patient and with time it will happen.

...if it gets older...does her attitude and personality change like us humans(when we get older we get more mature)

No it does not, she will not be more trusting when she is older and it will not be easier either. So, do not make the mistake like a lot of other people and think that you should leave her until she is older. You have many years with her ahead of you, so take it slowly and reap the awards.

Good luck.