JoeFree Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 After only four days, Joey perched on my hand today. I don't know if that is quick bonding or not seeing that I have never had a Parrot before, but it seems quick to me. It was weird, I just moved in to see if he would let me pet his head like normal, and when I did, it was almost like he didn't want me to stop. So I continued creating more contact with the petting, and when I stopped, he looked up and started the whole regurgitating thing again. Then he started breathing very loudly. It almost sounded like a whine or a whimper. He then reached out with one of his feet. I wasn't sure what he was doing, but I took a chance. He put one of his feet on my hand then took it right back off. He kept doing this, all the while making that whimpering sound. He also dropped his wings real low. I don't know if that means anything, but I never really seen him do that. Any way, he kept with just the one foot for a min. Grabbing my finger then letting go. Then he eventually stepped up with both feet and was on my hand completely, as you can see in the pics. He was also bobbing his head up and down the whole time. I was kinda like he wanted to bond, but still had a lot of fear. Which I'm sure is true seeing that that is exactly how I feel. I kept my hand there for him until my arm was just too tiered to continue. Then after I left him alone for a min, he seemed kinda agitated, rubbing his beak on his cage very aggressively. I wasn't sure if he was angry or just trying to calm himself down. Him and I both got pretty worn out during this process. He wasn't very receptive to another try at this right away, but again this evening, the same thing happened. I am very excited and hope I'm not reading him wrong. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Now that we are kind of bonding, I'm seeing a very different side of Joey. I like this side of him. It's almost like he is two different birds. There's the Joey that is starved for affection and really want's to get to know someone, and there's the Joey that just sits there with his feathers ruffled, chewing and plucking on himself and just want's to be left alone. It's kinda sad actually. There is a very loving creature in there just dying to get out. I hope you guys are up for walking me through this. I am going to need all the help I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane08 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Yes that is wonderful news, he is definitely bonding with you. All the things you mention, regurgitating, whimpering, dropped wings are all signs that he is in love with you and he has chosen you. This is the ultimate bonding. You are doing great in just letting Joey tell you what he needs and then responding to that and just going with it. Keep doing what you are doing, take your cue from Joey. Learn his body language and over time you will know by the way he moves or reacts exactly what he is asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Joey is bonding with you by the way you describe and has chosen you for his mate but yes he is still cautious yet, he has been thru a lot and it takes time but you are getting there. You are doing such a wonderful job with him, I am amazed at your progress. Respect his desire to be left alone at times, he does not want or need your constant attention and he has times that he wants to be left alone just like we have times that we don't want to be bothered with. You said you have never had a parrot before but you are a quick learner, you should have had one a long time ago, you seem to have a knack for it. Keep us informed of any further progress with Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Joe, you are right he so wants to trust you and believe in you but is still afraid to believe it. I think you have the right knack. Whatever you are doing is right. Just follow your gut-feeling. It seems to be right. Joey is a very lucky guy. Don't break his trust and you and he will grow together. You are good for each other! Good Job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 You are so lucky to have him trust you like that! My mom has had her grey since he was a baby for 2 years now and I lived with them most of those 2 years and I still can't my moms grey to trust me and step up to me like that. The only progress I get with him is a head scratch and thats it. Those are great signs, I'm happy for you! Hopefully Joey gets more comfortable and stops plucking. He is still a very pretty bird tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFree Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement guys. Means a lot, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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