Re: Problems with new cape parrot

Posted by carol from breaca-cuda1-69-169-108-44.lmdaca.adelphia.net (69.169.108.44) on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 5:53PM :

In Reply to: Problems with new cape parrot posted by Lori from pool-68-162-206-78.bos.east.verizon.net (68.162.206.78) on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 10:43AM :

:Lori,
It took Kai weeks to "warm-up" to me after I brought him home.Don't give up. Take a step back to whatever interaction she will tolerate and go V E R Y S L O W L Y. Watch her body language to gauge her comfort level and let her have the time she needs to get comfortable. If you want some terrific behavioral information look to Susan Friedman at www.behaviorworks.org or Barbara Heidenreich at good bird inc.
Kai gives kisses,lets me play with his wings and feet and beak, will lie on his back with his feet up but he doesn't tolerate anyone touching his head. I just recently was able to give him a good skritch one time after a bath. He's been with me 10 months. Good luck.

-- carol -- signature Fj5M2. Follow Ups: Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: ( default ) Subject: Message: : :Lori, : It took Kai weeks to "warm-up" to me after I brought him home.Don't give up. Take a step back to whatever interaction she will tolerate and go V E R Y S L O W L Y. Watch her body language to gauge her comfort level and let her have the time she needs to get comfortable. If you want some terrific behavioral information look to Susan Friedman at www.behaviorworks.org or Barbara Heidenreich at good bird inc. : Kai gives kisses,lets me play with his wings and feet and beak, will lie on his back with his feet up but he doesn't tolerate anyone touching his head. I just recently was able to give him a good skritch one time after a bath. He's been with me 10 months. Good luck. Optional Link ( default ) URL: Title: Optional Image Link ( default ) URL: This board is brought to you buy Thor's Cape Parrot Information Site.