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introduction
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:15 pm
by sparklingseas
Hello! I have a new (3 month old) Indian Ringneck named Sultan. I just brought him home last week. I purchased him 2 months ago and visited him a few times each week at the bird shop. He is a sweet, but very timid boy. I am very gentle with him. He will step up, but is quite scared. He flaps about and flies as much as he can (wings are clipped). I am being very calm and patient with him and am hoping he will settle down and warm up to me in a bit.
I also have a half moon conure (Gypsy) and 2 parakeets (Lily and Sea).
I see a lot of names of color mutations for IRN and I am not certain which my Sultan is. If I can figure out how to share his photo perhaps someone will know what he is!!
thank you!!!
Re: introduction
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:29 am
by ellieelectrons
Hi sparklingseas
Welcome!
You can find info on posting pics here:
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... =4&t=15060
Sounds like you are doing well. Keep being gentle with him. Let him be able to observe you as you go about your daily routines. Share your food (so long as it is birdie safe) with him.
Are you doing any work with food treats yet?
Ellie.
Re: introduction
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:00 am
by sparklingseas
Thank you, Ellie~ You are so kind!
I am giving Sultan some treats through the bars of his cage. He LOVES butter beans! LOL!
He will step up, but not without trying to run away and flap about. I am just holding him on my hand
for short times during the day and speaking to him is a sweet, soft voice.
He was hand-fed, but not handled as much as he might have been. He has a quiet nature.
I work at home so I am able to be around him all day.
I know it is just going to take time. I just hate that he is frightened of me.
Wish he could understand I mean him no harm.
thank you again for your comments!
~Dale
Re: introduction
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:47 pm
by ellieelectrons
Hi Dale
You could try doing some trick training with your bird. They find it mentally stimulating and it helps build a bond between you and your bird.
I think doing turnarounds is a good trick to start with because it's relatively easy to learn and doesn't depend on you touching your bird. If you search this forum you'll find some instructions on how to teach it.
Ellie.
Re: introduction
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:00 pm
by ellieelectrons