Another Australian joins the flock

[Angela33]

I just joined the forum after reading some excellent advice written by the Parrot Wizard. I have a feeling that I am going to need your help as I have just been given a hand raised Rainbow Lorikeet and I need to learn very fast how best to teach and train him.
Juicyfruit is a stunningly beautiful bird - probably one of the prettiest parrots in a country that has it's fair share of stunners. You can read all you like but sharing the trials and joys of bird rearing is something that frankly bores most of my friends - and that's really why I'm here.
I'm sure that you'll get a laugh out of some of Juicyfriut's antics as I teeter between being delighted and terrified by him. He is anything but shy. Kind Regards, Angela.

[Harpmaker]

Welcome to the forum Angela33 and Juicyfruit! We have some very knowledgeable people here, who are delighted to help in any way they can.

Rainbow Lorikeets that I have seen are indeed stunning. We would love to see pictures.

[Navre]

Lorries seem to be sweet, inquisitive birds, for the most part. The biggest problem with them seems to be keeping the cage clean. We have about 20 lorries at the rescue right now, and it take 2 volunteers all day to feed the nectar and other foods, clean the cages, scrub the walls, and clean the floors.

Even when the lorries nip, it never seems to be bad. Rather than be scared, remember that when he nips, it means you're pushing him a bit too far. Try to notice what he does before he bites. There are usually warning signs.

[Pajarita]

Welcome to the forum, Angela and Juicyfruit (what a great name!). We will be more than happy to help in any way we can but, please, take into consideration that Michael's work has been with pois which are completely different from lorries...

[Bird woman]

Welcome , welcome , welcome OMG juicy fruit ( perfect name ) you probably understand by now how the name came about. messey little poopers. I recommend a full skirt around the bottom of the cage. Really the only experience I've ever had with a lorikeets was when I babysat one for a week for a friend and by god the little bugger would try to poop on you when you walked by the cage. They can squirt real far and accurate. That was many years ago with zero bird experience, now with as many birds as I have it probably wouldn't bother me as much. Again welcome, (bird woman) p.s. They do have a specialized diet.

[liz]

Welcome to the forum. The name is really cute.

I am amazed at how much poop the cockatiels put on the walls. I have scrubbed the walls so much that I need to paint the room.

[mmeager]

Welcome fellow Aussie!
Our birds antics are all so hilarious! My god these little guys have so much character and personality!
Love to hear all about Juicyfruit. Male/Female? Or unknown?
Right at this very moment my wife is trying to eat her dinner, but our dear Zoltin seems to think he has full rights to her dinner as well! The battle rages with me in fits of laughter!!! I think I should probably go rescue my wife so she can eat in peace! lol
Welcome to the forum!

[Wolf]

Would really love to hear more about you and your bird, beginning with how long you have had him. As these birds tend to have a fairly long life, if you have not had him for very long, I would concentrate on winning his trust and bonding rather than training until there is a bond between you.