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For the first 2 weeks I had Skye, I was able to get him/her out of the cage with only minimal fuss and a few shreeks, but now Skye is biting, hissing and trying to hide. I can't even come near the cage with out him backing away from any door. I have not been able to get him out for the last 4 days. Last night I was able to at least get a hand near him with out him lunging, but the moment I try to get him to step up or try to pick him up, he freaks out.

What can I do? I assume this is the bluffing, but I want a tame IRN that interacts with me and the family, not just a pretty bird in the cage.

She seems fine with the dog starring at her all day. Skye teases her, but could THAT be the reason she seems overly ticked off at me?

Thanks in advance...

One step forward four steps back. LOL That's just how it is taming an IRN. Try letting her come out on her own and then take her away from the cage to interact with her. Some birds are just not comfortable with hands reaching in for them. Patients Patients Patients don't get discouraged.


Donna

Thanks, I'll give it a try. I'll put the dog away first though I don't need feathers and/or fur flying.

Exactly Donna, One step forward four steps back. I let Yoda come out on his own or encourage him out with some food but hold my arm out for him to step up onto. They can be so stubborn sometimes. But have some patience. It takes time. I've started taking Yoda away from the cage as hes become territorial of both the cages lately too.

Is it ok though, if he doesn't get out of the cage for a few days. I left the cage open for several hours yesterday, and he'd explore the door opening, but never got out.

I'm trying not to get discouraged, but it is hard. He was so sweet for almost 2 weeks and now he's turned on me.

The longer you leave him in the cage the more he is going to revert back to being wild and untame. If your home to supervise leave the cage open and let him decide to come out on his own. You can't get discouraged at this point it will only frustrate you both. Sometimes it just takes sitting by his cage and talking to him other times it takes tough love by getting out with a towel and taking him to a place in the house where it's mutual territory. I don't advise this approach unless necessary.

Donna