doubletefarm Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 But not on purpose I swear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's only been here for 4 1/2 days. I haven't been asking him to come to me, just come out of his cage, take treats, etc. Which he is doing. Well today the carpet cleaner guy is here, and MUST do the room Sydney is in. And me worrying way too much about the smells/cleaners, I put sydney in his carrier and off he and I went to the dining room. (on the floor that will not be cleaned at all, near the open door for fresh air). He's very upset. But he did eat a tortilla chip, so he can't be THAT upset. I quietly explained to Sydney what is going on, and that I would stay with him, but poor guy I had to rush into taking him out of his cage, so he shrieked at me. The cleaner was here waiting (45 minutes early)... grrr... I planned to get here in enough time to gently coax sydney into the carrier so that I didn't stress him too much. So much for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Aww, Sydney is scared, huh? It will make a huge difference that you are staying with him. You certainly did the right thing by getting himo ut of the room the carpet cleaner guy is in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Yes that is a good idea to take him away from the fumes. You should probally open all the windows and air it out for about an hour before putting Sydney back in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletefarm Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm sitting at the dining room table with my laptop (which he is used to seeing me with), some food for me (a salad, so I'm sharing), chips (guacamole for me on the opposite side from him), and him in his carrier. Poor guy. If I walk away to check something he does his little squeak that his prior owner said was his "where are you going". But yes, I wasn't taking any chances leaving him in the room! The guy said that he did a townhouse last week that had a dining room "aviary" that opened to a screened in deck, and they didn't move the birds at that house, but I don't take those kind of chances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletefarm Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Yup, I already opened the windows, and won't put him back in for awhile (he finished that room already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Don't worry Sydney won't hold it against you for long a year or 2 max ha ha Just kidding.You did the right thing by getting him out of there carpet cleaning fumes can be quite dangerous for birds. he will settle down once thing get back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletefarm Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 I keep telling him in a soothing voice what an excellent boy he's being, and trying to explain to him why I had to move him and all that. I truly hope he understands. He really IS being good. There are so many weird sounds and noises not to mention the strange man (carpet cleaner operator) that was standing there while I asked him to come to me and get put in a carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think you and Sydney will be fine, it sounds like the two of you are on the same page. Sharing a chip together is a solid bonding tool I think talking quietly to Sydney probably calmed him down quickly. Your a good parront! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I hope Sydney has a better day Tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 You did the right thing in moving him and explaining what you were doing, they understand more than we give them credit for, I am sure Sydney will forgive you sooner and not later.:whistle: :side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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