Bringing Home Your Parrot
The excitement and anxiety of bringing home that new baby parrot is a day you will long remember.In addition to the joy they bring us, it is our responsibility to teach them things that will help them integrate into our homes safely and happily. When you finally bring baby home, the manner in which you follow and the care you provide over the first few days will depend a lot on your individual bird.
Many will advise you to allow a new baby to remain in her cage for the first couple of days to allow her time to get used to her new home,However if your baby has been lovingly hand fed,i feel this is not the case. In the majority of cases, your new baby will be reassured by handling and respectful interaction.Imagine being brought into a new home & left in your cage.
When you bring a new baby home remove her from the carrier, and with her on your hand, proceed to show her the room in which her cage stands.Let her look at her new surroundings,talking & reassuring her constantly.If you have a playstand or playtop on the cage,let your baby have an explore around,Then later on introduce your baby to the cage,allow her to become familiar with it.
Your new baby may be cautious and watchful during the early days,be patient, gentle, and considerate towards him.
Remember a hungry baby is a scared, anxious baby. Strive to make sure she is eating enough those first few days.
Over a few days your baby should becomes more comfortable with her new cage and surroundings.
You will know when she is comfortable and relaxed because she will begin to vocalize, make chirps and perhaps whistles and will preen in front of you.
congratulations on your new baby & welcome to the wonderful world of owning a parrot.
