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Hello, I just recently (2 days ago)received a male (?) cockateil from a friend who didn't have the time (or maybe the new wore-off) to take care of him. He seems to be healthy, he has a great cage, lots of perches and toys, but I want to know if there is something I should do to help him adapt to his new home and our family. He lunges, nip and hisses at us when we come near him. I think he's about a year old. ANY advise would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
K
Hi, Kristy.
Was this bird tame/handleable by your friend? If so, since you've only had this bird for 2 days, you need to give this bird time to get used to you and his new environment in your home. When moved, a bird usually suffers from stress, so you need to give the bird time to settle down. Right now, everything is new to the bird and the bird is scared. It could take a week, 2 weeks, a month or longer depending on how you interact with this bird and whether this bird is tame or not tame.
If this bird wasn't tame with your friend, it isn't going to be tame around you either. Taming a bird takes much time and patience. Visit my website for more information on taming: www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html
Chrys
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Answers by Expert:
Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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