Re: Can you tame a 4 yr old quaker??
Posted by Verdell on 2/06/08
On 2/03/08, Mrs. Ortiz wrote: > > PLEASE HELP??????????? >>We got Priscilla about four years ago. The pet store thought she was 2 or 3 years old. The ownwers didn't want her anymore. She was sweet at the store, but we got her home and it was Dr. Jekel and Mr. Hyde. She would nip at me but hated my roommate.She would bite and draw blood. I took her to the Vet the next day and he gave me behavior mod info. It helped. We ingored the bad behavior and let ther have her space till she got used to us. She particularly did not like my roommate. One day he walked by her to go change clothes in the bedroom. She hopped off her cage, stomped down the long hall, went into the bedroom and bit his big toe. I never laughed so hard. Needless to say it was tense for a while but now they are inseparable. She rides on his shoulder, falls asleep in his shirt, takes a bath with him and is so lovable she gives kisses. It just took about six months of letting her get used to us. So don't give up, a rehomed bird just needs to know its loved. Good Luck