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Everything was going perfect with my baby irn, Azul. Feeding on formula at least 4 to 5 times a day. I believe my irn is around 7 to 8 weeks and I introduced her to veggies and fruits (squash, broccoli, carrots, apples etc) she would most likely just chew and spit it out or actually eat it if I squished it enough. But these last 2 days she will not be quite. She cry(whines) all day. I cuddle, feed her, try to give her water, snuggle her under my shirt, and she doesn't stop it really it starting to get frustrating!! Plz help! Am I doing something different? Was it to early to introduce her to fresh foods?

Hello,

Sounds like you got your hands full, huh ? Let’s back up for one moment here. You are doing everything right except one thing—you are reacting to the begging behavior . I know you are thinking in terms of human “feelings” but birds do not interpret this behavior in the same manor. I know you feel that coddling the bird is what he/she wants but this is actually counterproductive for many reasons. Not only are you encouraging this behavior but your setting up the pattern for a screaming parrot—believe me you don’t want that.

I want you to be aware that parrots are VERY noisy. In fact, when your parrot matures you should at least expect him/her to make contact calls early morning, noon, and night. No amount of training will stop this behavior as their brains have been wired to make these calls.

Now how can this behavior be stopped? Simple, you have to ignore the begging behavior . Have you ever seen a mother ringneck with weaned babies constantly bugging her? She simply ignores them and it works. Believe me, this begging behavior is very instinctual and will eventually fade. I have never had one parrot ever continue this begging behavior after they matured.

You also have to know, don’t feel frustrated as Indian Ringnecks are not your typical pet. You almost have to perceive them from a different angle to understand these creatures.

Hang in there—ok? Please feel free to ask any question you think you need to know. We have so many wonderful members here. I commend you for doing your research. Hope this helps

Best Wishes ,
IMRAN-C

ohhhh my, thank yuu soooooo much!!! i guess i am falling for her attention!! that lil booger!! i just feel like something is hurting her and i dont kno what! but yur completely rite, my mom loves birds (cocktiels, finches,lovebirds, and 2 irns) she even had my dad build her a walk in cage so ive always watched these birds and there lil ones. and omg yur so rite, i always thot, "hey! why is da mom ignoring the babys!" but now i kno why!! and now dat ive read this, azul was quitly(finally) falling asleep under my shirt, i removed my hand to type and she starts crying again! but i kno where i went wrong, this past weekend i took azul on our annual fam trip and she was getting sooo much attention! being held, and talked to.. she was quite n loved it, she loved being outdoors with everyone, and now that we are back to the same routine (skewl, work, gym) i try to squeeze azul time in between. well i will defintly take yur advice! i will play with her every now n then for couple hours and then let her be and ignore her crying. (i noticed she loves wondering around the house) so dats wut i will do. thanks again soo much!

No thank you for seeking help Glad i was able to help you

Best Wishes,

IMRAN-C