New here with a 10 week old Eclectus - Georgia

[JoanneC]

Hello everyone! I am new here and looking forward to learning new things about my eclectus and getting valuable advise from experienced parrot owners. I decided on the Eclectus because they are good for apartments due to their not being as loud. However, my little Georgia can be a little loud but usually like a baby - when bored or hungry.

I have had her since she was 4 weeks old and fed her formula. Please - I know this is an opinionated issue and what is done is done, so please don't give me negativity rather solutions and encouragement.

She has already started eating her pellets and vegetables. She loves her sweet potatoes! She now has had her first flight and will get her first clip tomorrow. Hopefully her nails too! lol

I am having a great time with her - watching her grow and do new things everyday! She is like my child and I am constantly updating my facebook page and reporting on her developments there. I also have a dog and cat and they all get along great!

Issues I am having: She isn't interested in her formula. For example, this morning she would rather play and fly around then eat. She goes through phases with eating. Is this normal? I try 3 feedings a day still but finding it ends up being 2.

Also, is there any training I can start doing for when she is squaking? Or should I allow it since she is just trying to tell me something?

 

[Auggie's Dad]

You've had her since 4 weeks, but how old is she now? If she's skipping the formula and eating pellets and veggies instead then it's probably just time for her to be done with the formula. Usually this weening goes through phases of cutting down to two, then one time a day as long as they are starting to eat other food.

As for squawking you should allow SOME. There are particular screaming times for birds: almost universal is the morning noise, and most birds have one or two other times of the day when they just go crazy. I say let them - they are vocal creatures, we should allow them their catharsis. But at the same time you will want to minimize the noise at other times.

The best thing is just to start right away by not responding to loud obnoxious noises but respond with lots of attention to more pleasant sounds, whistles, or words.