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Re: blue Front Amazon...
Posted by nj on 4/19/09

On 4/19/09, GreyLady wrote:
> First off, you are rushing way too fast. Back off and slow
> down. Four days doesn't even scratch the surface of what
> it's going to take to get her to trust you. Especially if
> she is cage protective. Four days would be too fast, even
if
> she had previously been the most loving gentle bird.
> Rehoming is very traumatic for them, under the best of
> circumstances. My guess is, she was rarely if ever let out
> before. Depending on her age and how she was treated, (or
> ignored) before, it could take a very long time for her to
> come around. All you should be doing at this point is
> allowing her to get to know you by spending time in the same
> room, near the cage, just talking to her. Later on, you can
> open the door but do not try to reach in and force her to
> come out. Leave the decision to come out or not, entirely
up
> to her. Just open the door everytime you have time to keep
> her supervised, just in case. When she gets used to seeing
> the door open, you could try placing a parrot stand close to
> the cage with some toys and treats that might entice her.
> The BFA's that I've had experience with, tend to be a tad on
> the crabby, nippy side, especially as they get a few years
on
> them. Everybody who has one that is an angel will jump in
> here and say I'm wrong. But I'm only speaking from the ones
> with whom I've had interaction. If you don't know a lot
> about her background, if she said any words, what kinds of
> things did she like or dislike, and if possible, get back
> with the previous owner and really pick their brains. The
> more you can do and say things like she was used to, the
> better. Even if some of it was not quite the right way to
do
> things, so long as it's not abusive and dangerous,
> familiarity will mean more to her for awhile than the best
of
> everything. Just be patient with her, no matter how long it
> takes.
They said they were selling it for a friend who was going
through a divorce... The Bird is 7 years old. Thats all they
know.. She only had the bird for a couple of days... Do you
think with time she will get use to us and not be aggresive?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• blue Front Amazon..., 4/19/09, by Nj.
• Re: blue Front Amazon..., 4/19/09, by GreyLady.
• Re: blue Front Amazon..., 4/19/09, by nj.
• Re: blue Front Amazon..., 4/19/09, by GreyLady.
• Re: blue Front Amazon..., 4/19/09, by nj.