i just got a new baby parakeet he has been home for about 2 or 3 days now . he has lots of toys , food, water, perches and a large cage . but all he does is just sit on a perch when ever i see him witch is alot . i play with him every day but he seems to just sit on one perch all the time and never play with his toys . is he depressed or is it because he is a baby and just getting used to things ???
2007-01-10 08:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Don't listen to the first person who answered. Birds DO get depressed.
Try putting him by a window, so he can see all of the activity outside.
He is probably still adjusting to your home. He likely had other birds with him before, and he's lonely. If it's possible, get another bird to keep him company. :)
2007-01-10 09:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Meg M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him a week or two. He's just adjusting. It helped me when I talked to my baby bird like it was a child. Offer him a treat and praise him. It took my bird 2 weeks to relax and start chirping and playing.Teach him how to play with his toys using enthusiasm. These flock birds listen to the leader and will learn how to have fun with bathing, playing, and learning new things by being shown by you. You and this bird will have a great relationship.
2007-01-10 10:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be missing his other bird companions. Keep up doing what you are doing. If it gets really stressed it will begin to pluck out his feathers and going bald.
Just handle him lots. I'm sure you're doing a great job.
2007-01-10 09:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bird depressed? Get real. He just misses his mom or other housemates.
2007-01-10 08:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by waxingtheturtle2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give ernie or bert a call, maybe they can cheer him up.
2007-01-10 09:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it wouldn't be too much for you try getting a second papkeet for him.
2007-01-10 09:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by heather l 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋