New, scared IRN
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Angel
New, scared IRN
Hello, it's me again. I have just got the IRN I wanted for so long, a green 8 month old beautiful bird. I hope it is a boy.. My problem is that, since I got him home, two days ago, he has been realy scared. As soon as I get near his cave he just goes in the other direction and starts to panic. When I want to give him food through the bars, he jumps on the bars at the other side of the cage, but when I back off, he runs at the food and eats it. I don't know how to make him like me and how to make him to allow me near him. Also, I speak with him as often as I can, and he seems to like it, but only when I stay further away.. I apreciate any adviceanyone can give me.. Untill the next time, goodbye!!
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ringneck2004nz
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- Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:10 pm
- Location: New Zealand
Hello Angel ,
My advice would be patience , you have only had this bird for two days . Just keep up the great job you are doing right now , just take it slowly. It is always advised to allow your new birds to settle in for a couple of days , and then slowly bond with your bird . He/she will soon come to realise who you are and even react to his/her own name ect . My Latino was like this when I first got her/him , and now he/she is very affectionate , and loves me as much as I love her/him. Hand reared birds seem to be more sociable when bought , because they were reared by human hands , but birds that are not used to that human interaction tend to need a little more patience , and I am sure this is the case with your precious one.
My advice would be patience , you have only had this bird for two days . Just keep up the great job you are doing right now , just take it slowly. It is always advised to allow your new birds to settle in for a couple of days , and then slowly bond with your bird . He/she will soon come to realise who you are and even react to his/her own name ect . My Latino was like this when I first got her/him , and now he/she is very affectionate , and loves me as much as I love her/him. Hand reared birds seem to be more sociable when bought , because they were reared by human hands , but birds that are not used to that human interaction tend to need a little more patience , and I am sure this is the case with your precious one.
Hello Angle and Welcome to this board!
Ringneck2004nz is right. Take a few steps back and just enjoy your Ringneck for its beauty. I know it can be very tempting to hold your new little pet, but take it slow. He/she needs time to adjust to his/her new environment.
Just use common sense, move slowly around the bird every time you are near the cage. Whistle or make a noise before you enter the room so the Ringneck will know you are entering. Little things like that help. Just give your Ringneck time and it will come around.
If you offer treats, gently and slowly insert them inside the cage and slowly back away. The IRN will start to associate you with treats. When you are sure your Ringneck is used to his environment, gently and calmly open the cage door and let him hang around on top of the cage. Then start to coax him towards you with more food. The key here is to take baby steps. This can take days, weeks, or months. Just don’t give up and continue. You’ll reap the rewards once you have your newly acquired friend interact with you. Hope this helps and please keep us updated!
Best Wishes,
I.C.
Ringneck2004nz is right. Take a few steps back and just enjoy your Ringneck for its beauty. I know it can be very tempting to hold your new little pet, but take it slow. He/she needs time to adjust to his/her new environment.
Just use common sense, move slowly around the bird every time you are near the cage. Whistle or make a noise before you enter the room so the Ringneck will know you are entering. Little things like that help. Just give your Ringneck time and it will come around.
If you offer treats, gently and slowly insert them inside the cage and slowly back away. The IRN will start to associate you with treats. When you are sure your Ringneck is used to his environment, gently and calmly open the cage door and let him hang around on top of the cage. Then start to coax him towards you with more food. The key here is to take baby steps. This can take days, weeks, or months. Just don’t give up and continue. You’ll reap the rewards once you have your newly acquired friend interact with you. Hope this helps and please keep us updated!
Best Wishes,
I.C.
