by liz » Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:38 am
Forget about handling at this point. A rescued parrot not only need cared for physically but mentally the poor thing needs security. Wolf is right in the last post. I would add that you be near her as much as possible doing chores, watching TV or anything else that keeps you busy in her sight without you consintrating on her. Talk a lot even if you are reading a book out load. This will give her time to watch you and adjust to her surroundings.
You can parrot proof a room and open the cage door. She claims her cage as the only thing she knows is hers so find ways to clean and feed without making contact with her.
When she is ready to start trusting you she will climb to the top of her cage which I hope puts her at eye level. I would not try to touch her until she comes to you.
Many of us have rescued birds and each bird has to be treated that way with tweaking it to allow for the individual personalities. They have big personalities.
Read the thread about "Mimi". She has come a long way but still has more to go. Wolf has worked a miracle on her.
I rescued a skinny, dirty and terrified bird, Myrtle. I had been searching for a friend for Rambo when I found her in craigslist. The way she was posted set off bells and I knew she needed me.
I have a thread that tells her progress: Rambo & Myrtle. She would shake with fear if I even looked at her. I wanted to help her even if I would never be able to touch her. We are coming up on 5 years together now and she has gone from scared to social. She is a different bird than the scared kid I brought home.
Though it takes a long time it is really rewarding when you see progress.