I kind of just played it by ear. I let Cabo get accustomed to his cage for a few hours and then began just feeding him little bits of millet by hand to let him get adjusted to me and after just a few minutes he was already sitting on my finger eating single seeds off of my finger. I would watch the millet training video and start with that as far as some beginning training. It worked wonders for me.
Brought Baby Parrotlet Home Today!~~
Hi Everybody~
Oliver came home today.
His cage was completely set up and ready for him at a moment's notice. I brought him home in a cardboard carrier Bird Paradise provided me. He was pretty quiet the entire ride, and when we got home he was jumping to get out of his box when he heard my voice. As soon as I got him out I put him on a perch in his new cage, which he gladly welcomed, and then filled his bowls with water, food, and treats, & placed a bowl for food and a bowl for water, as well as spray millet, on the floor of the cage (as they suggested I do since he is so young). I stood there for a while and then let him be. When I checked on him, he seems to be completely content with no signs of distress or anything. I'm assuming this was a great/lucky transition that I can be glad for. However, I feel like I'm missing something--seemed too easy from the research I've done.
Any suggestions for the rest of the evening and the next couple days as he becomes acclimated to his new surroundings?
Thank you in advance for your insight!
Lindsey & Oliver
Oliver came home today.
His cage was completely set up and ready for him at a moment's notice. I brought him home in a cardboard carrier Bird Paradise provided me. He was pretty quiet the entire ride, and when we got home he was jumping to get out of his box when he heard my voice. As soon as I got him out I put him on a perch in his new cage, which he gladly welcomed, and then filled his bowls with water, food, and treats, & placed a bowl for food and a bowl for water, as well as spray millet, on the floor of the cage (as they suggested I do since he is so young). I stood there for a while and then let him be. When I checked on him, he seems to be completely content with no signs of distress or anything. I'm assuming this was a great/lucky transition that I can be glad for. However, I feel like I'm missing something--seemed too easy from the research I've done.Any suggestions for the rest of the evening and the next couple days as he becomes acclimated to his new surroundings?
Thank you in advance for your insight!
Lindsey & Oliver
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Ooh you got your baby from Bird Paradise (in NJ?) They are terrific. You are so lucky. It sounds like is adjusting just fine. He will probably test you when he feels safe enough. Be ready for that. LOL Congrats Oliver sounds like a doll.
Yep!... Bird Paradise in Burlington, NJ... Phil referred me to them when I was searching for a breeder/reputable store to find my little guy and had posted regarding that. (I am in no way affiliated with them as a business entity) I am very lucky and am very thankful they worked so well with me and my little guy. It has obviously paid off. I can not stress enough to everyone I talk to what a great store they are for birds, supplies, and accessories, & their staff is amazing and so knowledgeable and kind. They have an online store, too, so even people that aren't in the area can still shop there.
Hi Macbeck,
You may want to make a new post regarding this so more people see it--I'm not sure if this is serious or not??
Lindsey & Oliver
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