We bought our first pair of parakeets just yesterday. They still look very scared, they do not eat or drink and just sit on the same branch. We are so worried about them! Please share your experience.
Thank you.
2006-08-04 07:18:15 · 8 answers · asked by Miss T 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
It may take awhile for them to become used to their new home.They might settle in in a few days.You can talk softly to them and even begin finger training them,but remember to move slowly.Birds are usually prey-animals so they are very aware of fast movements.You can point out their food and water cups to them,even sprinkle some food on the floor leading to the cups if you are not sure they are eating.
FALCON BOY TOY you have been reported for abuse.You are not funny,but you are very immature!
Go to www.drsfosterandsmith.com for more bird-related advice.They even sell manuals on parakeets that will help you learn about your new friends.
2006-08-04 07:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't take long. They need to get their bearings to their new environment, the new sounds, smells and routines. I have a Jenday Conure and it was probably within a couple of weeks he was settled. And like it was mentioned, talk to them, also get a routine for them started, like covering the cage the same time every night. Change the food and water dishes at the same time or close to if possible. Jack (my jenday) and I always have playtime before it's night night time for him. He will hang off my finger upside down, or flip over on his back on a pillow and I will "rub" is birdie belly. It's our bonding time.
It may seem like forever, but let them lead the pace of comfort. Curiosity is too strong for them to stay shy too long.
Kris
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2006-08-04 08:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's nevertheless getting used to you. only think of a brilliant pair of palms grabbing you out of your place and putting you in an entire different place away out of your acquaintances and kin. That'll take it sluggish to get used to. What you're able to do to learn his believe is take his foodbox out of his cage handfeed his nutrients to any extent further. he will come on your hand in case you have nutrition in it and if he does not try this suitable now, he will finally because of fact he will probable get hungry at one factor.only slowly placed your hand into the cage and wait there for a whilst. in case you keep doing this he will seem forward to you coming to his cage and finally bond with you. this would take in to a month. yet maximum in all probability you will start up getting leads to each week or 2. solid success which contain your new little pal :)
2016-12-11 03:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 days
2006-08-04 08:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by englishcountrygarden17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well....I have had over 6 years experience in owning parakeets, feel free to ask anything......It usually takes a couple of days to adjust to the new place they are put in....It is very normal....Just provide a good spot to put their cage in so that they feel comfortable...Don't put them in very noisy places......The living room would be a good place.....Good Luck
2006-08-04 21:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by CG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might depend on the bird. They have to feel comfortable in their surroundings and with you. Try placing them where they can see you and hear you. they will start eating and drinking when they get hungry and thirsty. If you have to put your hand in the cage, move slow so that they don't get scared and start flying(flopping) around the cage.
2006-08-05 18:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by grandmaL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes and they should be very comfortable if not welldone.
2006-08-04 07:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Falcon Boy Toy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay near, talk to them quietly, and play soft music, and the tension will decrease each day. No loud noises or yelling!
2006-08-04 07:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋