IRN Reunited and Adjustment--Please Help
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:22 pm
Hi all,
I have an IRN that was just reunited with me after being lost for 2 months and 17 days. This IRN was given to me as a gift from a previous owner, so I never had to train him or tame him, however, we had an amazing bond. My IRN never bit me and never had an attitude with me; he always displayed love towards me. Now, after being reunited, it is as if he doesn't remember me and has been attacking my hand and displays a fear of me. I have been trying to tame him, however it has been difficult for me, especially emotionally, because I'm missing the sweet bird I once had. He's also not sleeping like he once was, has spurts of anger, and rarely makes a sound. He also used to say peek a boo and what are you doing, but hasn't said those sayings yet. Will my IRN ever remember me or go back to being the bird he once was? Are there any steps I should take to help my bird adjust after being lost for so long?
I have an IRN that was just reunited with me after being lost for 2 months and 17 days. This IRN was given to me as a gift from a previous owner, so I never had to train him or tame him, however, we had an amazing bond. My IRN never bit me and never had an attitude with me; he always displayed love towards me. Now, after being reunited, it is as if he doesn't remember me and has been attacking my hand and displays a fear of me. I have been trying to tame him, however it has been difficult for me, especially emotionally, because I'm missing the sweet bird I once had. He's also not sleeping like he once was, has spurts of anger, and rarely makes a sound. He also used to say peek a boo and what are you doing, but hasn't said those sayings yet. Will my IRN ever remember me or go back to being the bird he once was? Are there any steps I should take to help my bird adjust after being lost for so long?