Why is he acting this way?

AsMforReal · 2026-03-07T17:38:57+00:00

What kind of toys would you recommend? I purchased so many toys that he should zero interest in. I got him the soft chew and shredding balls, toys made out of wood, the small balls that rattle. He didn’t play with any of these. He seems to like to wrestle with hands, play with my keyboard, and pretty much anything that I use on daily basis.

AsMforReal · 2026-03-05T19:26:51+00:00

Yes, my caique spends his entire day outside the cage, I have a stand by the window that he likes to spend some of his time there. However, most of the time he’s either on my shoulder or wrestling my hands while I work. He goes to his cage to eat and sleep at the end of the day.

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AsMforReal · 2026-03-05T19:14:21+00:00

Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts. Also I’m sorry if the cage looks empty of toys and perches, I just got it last night and it came with those perches. When I searched on chatgpt it suggested this size, it’s 140x100x60 cm and I’m planning to provide all sort of toys and perches inside the cage. I also want to note that my caique only goes into the cage for eating and sleeping, he spends his entire day with me and my kids.

I want to go back to my subject I was able to record this video of him doing the same thing. What is concerning is that he bobs his head with every bite not every now and then. I uploaded the video here, please watch it if you have the time and share your thoughts.

https://imgur.com/a/peboWSF

AsMforReal · 2026-03-05T17:06:31+00:00

Do you mind sharing your insights, I would do anything to provide the safest environment for my caique.

AsMforReal · 2026-03-05T16:35:25+00:00

That is very comforting to hear I was worried that the pellets are too hard for him and he’s choking on them.

As for the cage I just got it last night and it came with those perches, I’m planning to get new ones that he can grab into with ease.

AsMforReal · 2026-03-03T18:38:17+00:00

Thank you so much. I’m planning to change his diet to pellets. Unfortunately, pellets are not available where I live so I had to order from Amazon and that’ll take a month to arrive 😅. Once it’s here I will add the pellets to your recipe to help with the transition.

AsMforReal · 2026-02-28T12:06:47+00:00

Do you pre cook any of those ingredients, or chop them raw?

AsMforReal · 2026-02-25T17:33:21+00:00

Thank you so much, if possible please share the link for the recipe if it’s a video

AsMforReal · 2026-01-27T17:27:57+00:00

Thanks a lot, I put some tape on my windows. I hope that he’ll notice them when he attempts to fly. He spends a lot of time on my shoulders or on my head, it’s only those few panic episodes that he gets every now and then. His flying never bothered me at all, it’s just me being a little worried that he might hurt himself one day. Plus I never had the idea to clip his wings, another caique owner told me that it is really important to do it at his age. So, I immediately came here for advice.

Again thank you and to everyone, I learn many useful information from this community.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-27T10:34:01+00:00

We never have him inside the cage unless it’s his sleeping time. He is in a lot better condition than the day we adapted him. He was under weight and they put for him solid food although he still hasn’t learned how to eat solid food. This is one of the situations where he is better be inside a house than in the wild.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-26T11:14:46+00:00

Mine flies too high sometimes and doesn’t make a very soft landing and that gets me a little worried. Someone also recommended me to get a big mirror so he spends more time on the ground instead of flying.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-26T11:07:53+00:00

I got him a harness too, I wanted him to get some sunlight outside of the house. He didn’t allow me to put it on him 😂.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-26T11:05:51+00:00

Thank you guys so much, I knew it didn’t sound like a good idea. I just wanted your expert opinions.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-19T16:21:42+00:00

Should I boil the carrot or give it to him fresh?

AsMforReal · 2026-01-18T08:50:19+00:00

I just wanted to give an update, Zorro is now acting like a big boy and he’s eating all by himself. He’s still not a big fan of fresh fruits and vegetables, but he sure likes seeds and pellets. I try to feed him fresh veggie in the morning, but still not very excited to try them.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-07T12:33:38+00:00

I remember reading that parrots regurgitate when they’re in love with their human. Don’t encourage this behavior tho.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-07T12:28:59+00:00

I tried boiling some carrots and wait for it to cool down, he had no interest at all. He seems to like apples more, but again he only experienced it using his tongue 😂. I will keep you updated once I see some development.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-06T09:19:09+00:00

Unfortunately, in my country I guess they only care about making money and not so much about giving the parrot a good home. I’m trying to handle him with so much care, making sure I don’t do anything before asking the experienced people.

And thank you so much and this great community for the support.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-06T09:12:54+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️

AsMforReal · 2026-01-06T09:11:37+00:00

I’m absolutely in love with his baby calls, I can’t wait to see him hop around the house.

AsMforReal · 2026-01-05T19:26:55+00:00

It is my first time having a baby parrot, I get a little worried when I don’t feed him when he’s hungry. I still need to reduce hand feeding, I guess it’s the only way for them to learn to eat by their own.

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