AboutReverend S. Abbott Expertise I am the owner of 4AnimalCare.org, a rescue, rehab and behavior modification network with volunteers across the country ready to help contribute time, effort and knowledge for animal welfare.
We have re-homed dogs, countless cats and are growing our activities in exotic bird care.
I’d like to provide the answers to your questions and concerns about how to recognize animals in need, what you can do in your area and contribute to supporting you through the initial adjustment time after adopting a previously neglected animal.
If I don’t have the answers, I’ll do whatever I can to find someone who does!
Experience Endangered/Protected species caretaker working with state veterinarians more than 25 years.
Exotic bird care, macaws a specialty, working with breeders, researchers and veterinarians (ongoing)
Cats (40 years), rodents and marsupials
Publications United Media Syndicate (weekly column); United Press International/Associated Press (daily); Bird Talk Magazine; various others
Awards and Honors Listed in 3 Who's Who publications for outstanding accomplishment in field
Question Dear reverend, i recently(2 days ago) rescued a young white parakeet from a friend who could not properly care for it, as it was living in a fishtank at the time with a mouse and it did not have any kind of social interaction with my friend. i found out he ahd been keeping the bird in that setup for over a month. the day i rescued it i went to the local petstore and bought a brand new cage with 24x16x16 specifications. i also bought feed, toys, extra perches, cuddle bones and millet feed as well as a multivitamin drip to mix in the water. my question is how do i get the bird to not be skittish, ive kept a parakeet when i was very young and i know to keep my head level with the bird and to talk to the bird daily. so far it has not uttered a chirp since it sbeen in the cage in its new environment(though im happy to say its drinking and eating with gusto!) are theyre any "techniques" i can use to get this bird to be more social and less afraid of me and my roommates? we live in a very stable heathly environment and i feel like i should try and explain that somehow to the bird. thank you for your time.
Answer What a good job you did! And you have excellent instincts about care.
Now it's a matter of time and patience.
Check my site for a more detailed guideline, including ideal feeding, just in case you need to add something ok?
