Thanks, Zelda!

[nhilton1295]

Hello everyone! So just a quick update - Zelda is already doing much better with her biting. I started off by giving her a treat every time she nibbled softly (I tried to avoid her nibbling my hand at all yesterday), and I would put her down on the floor or ignore her each time she nibbled hard. The result was only two bites for the whole day (once when my boyfriend tried to get her to step up from her cage, and another time when I had to put her back in her cage for bed).

Zelda is also becoming more attached to me - every time I leave the room and come back, she tried to fly over to me, and chirps if I don't come to get her.

Hopefully she keeps making good progress. Thanks for everyone's help on my previous post(s)!

 

[SailBoat]

Great news!

Consider adding contact calls to this process and also more socialization. When you leave the room, communicate that you are leaving the room and that you will be back. When you are in the other room and out of sight, if she chirps, state that you are in the other room and that you will be back soon. This is the beginning of 'contact call' based communication!

Socialization, anytime you leave the room or shift about or just because, play pass the Birdie! This is a very important game as it works to develop a relationship with more than just you! Also, anyone new that shows-up should become part of the Pass the Birdie Game! NOTE: Anytime your notice your Parrot pulling back from someone, STOP! If they do not want to go, do not force it!

Have fun!