New Caique Baby

[parrots101]

Hii. I'm new to the site and I wanted to share my new baby caique with you guys! He/she is a black headed caique, 11 weeks old. I did have a question though. What would be the best way to start bonding with him? And I know he will go through a biting stage as he grows up. How can I correct that when it happens. Right now when he is nibbling but it gets a little too hard, i'll blow on his face or just close his beak to tell him no. Also How can I teach him to lie on his back or does that just require a lot of trust? Thank you! And sorry i have no pictures right now but I will post pics soon hopefully in the photo gallery!

 

[tab_xo]

Hello and congratulations on your new baby!

Bonding will just take time, i found the best way is to read to him, i read a whole 'tales of toyland' to Fargo in his first day home hehe
Sing to him, playing guitar was the first time i heard him talk and do a little dance! Sharing food really helped, the first time Fargo actually came to me by himself and sat on me was when i was eating food!

It may take a few days, weeks or even months before he is bonded with you! Because he is a baby it might be easier

Not sure about biting, other members are more experienced with that, i havnt had that problem yet! There are alot of different opinions, some say a time out, some say just ignore it, some say a stern no and just ignore them for a minute!

And lying on his back will just take alot of trust... start by cradling him in your hand, he will hold onto your other hand/finger, and each time just cradle him a bit longer, reward, when he feels safe he will let go of your hand, and after that he will just lie on his back! Of course some birds never feel comfortable like that, so dont force it if he is really upset! Fargo didnt like lying on his back at first, he would just lie for a second and then get up, and always held onto my hand, and now he will just flop upside down onto me, and lets me hold him in one hand! Just alot of trust!

Good luck!