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Post: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot

Posted by Jane C on 10/20/04

Hello all

After much research one week ago we became parrot owners
and bought a male red bellied parrot, a good sized cage,
books and a good variety of toys etc.

But, being relatively inexperiencing we have come up
against some behaviours and some questions on training that
we really hope you can help us with.

Our Parrot- Jack, is about 18 weeks old (pet store
estimate, and we have introduced him to his new
surroundings by placing him in a area that he can feel
safe, we change food and water daily and provide frequent
attention in the form of lots of speaking and hand feeding
with bits of fruit etc. However he is displaying some odd
behaviour that we don't understand:

1. He stoops low over his perch (almost lying down on his
belly) and flutters his wings very quickly for 5-6 seconds

2. He has started to screech REAL loud - the pet store say
he was quiet when they had him. We read not to respond but
he does it morning and evening (normal?) and during the day
for extended period whether we are there or not - mostly
while hanging upside down!.

3. He appears to have no interest in the toys we have
placed in the cage ( all designed for parrots)

4.We really want him to be allowed out of his cage but he's
not responding to our efforts to tame him - he doesn't
panic if you slowly replace his food and water and will
take grapes from your fingers (he throws them straight on
the floor) but he looks terrified the whole time and for
the most part shy's away and climbs to the top of his
cage. On one occassion I placed my finger close and
repeated UP UP but he bit me - presumably out of fear, and
although it hurt a bit it didn't draw blood.

Can anyone advise us on what his odd behaviour means AND
how should we go about training him. He's a lovely bird
and we want him to be happy

Thanks

Posts on this thread, including this one

where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/20/04, by Jane C.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/20/04, by Michael L.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/20/04, by Penny.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/23/04, by Jane.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/23/04, by Michael L.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/23/04, by Penny.

Re: where to start with a Red Bellied Parrot, 10/23/04, by Penny.