2006-10-01 23:22:12 · 5 answers · asked by loljonst 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
My oldest son bought a ringnecked parrot that was the same way. He bought a bird book, which helped a lot. He had to be very patient with him. He would spend long periods of time by the cage, talking in a low-normal tone of voice, & reinforced the positive image of his prescence with plenty of treats, like apple slices & peanuts. At first Kai would not take treats from Jim's hand, but slowly, as he got the idea that Jim was not going to hurt him, he got closer & closer. When Jim won his confidence as far as hand feeding, he started opening the cage door (Kai's wings are clipped), & stepping back. He would go to his usual seat & talk to Kai, & let him venture out without touching him. This process took a good six months, but now Kai rides everywhere he can on Jim's shoulder, and is very jealous if anyone,` even Jim's wife gets too close to Jim. It is a lot of hard work unless you have the patience of a saint, but it's worth it in the long run. Note: Jim has had Kai about a year, now, & he's still hand-shy, so learn your bird's boundaries & respect them. And getting a bird book is worth the expense.
2006-10-01 23:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by therealme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, find out about who and how it was raised so far. It may have suffered some trauma.
Next, move slowly around him and speak softly to him. Don't try to pick him up yet, but if he lets you, pet him through the bars very gently on top of his head and smoothe the feathers back, not forward. Reward him with low calorie treats.
Sing softly to him.
It may take some time. He may have been wild caught or raised by his parents and not the breeder. Good luck.
2006-10-02 00:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have patience... when opening the cage door, move slowly, talk softly, be deliberate in your movements to provide food and water. keep your hands in a downward position, fingers pointing down in a non-aggressive manner. do not reach for the bird, but move your hand slowly each time and get closer without touching. letting the bird know you mean no harm
2006-10-02 01:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try approaching it quietly and dont keep it in a cage.Try feeding it in a friendly way.
2006-10-02 01:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by farhan ferdous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try giving food,
train em going near you
2006-10-01 23:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Eunice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋