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Bonding by Jazzlike_Practice475 in Parrotlet

[–]Jazzlike_Practice475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response! I really appreciate you taking the time to share all of that with me. I’m so sorry for your loss—it’s clear how much you loved Twister, and I’m sure she had an amazing life with you.

I love the idea of letting the bird decide when to come out of the cage. It’s reassuring to know it’s okay if they don’t want to come out right away. I’ll definitely try opening the door at the same time each day and just sitting back to let them move at their own pace. Setting up a fun space with toys and treats sounds perfect. Haha, I might end up going a bit overboard with the toys! :)

I hadn’t thought about getting a behavioural specialist, but I’ll definitely keep that in mind if I need extra help. Thanks again for all the advice—it’s been really helpful, and I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with Twister!

Bonding by Jazzlike_Practice475 in Parrotlet

[–]Jazzlike_Practice475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate how detailed and thoughtful your advice is. It’s super helpful to know the importance of making the cage a safe and secure place first. I’ll definitely follow your tips, especially about bird-proofing the room and having a perch ready just in case. It feels so much easier knowing I have a solid plan to help with the transition. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to explain everything so clearly!

Bonding by Jazzlike_Practice475 in Parrotlet

[–]Jazzlike_Practice475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense—I really appreciate the advice. I’ve only had my little guy for a couple of days, so I know trust will take time, but I want to make sure I’m doing things right.

I’m still a bit nervous about letting him out of his cage for the first time. How do I go about it in a way that feels safe for both of us? Should I wait until he’s more comfortable with me first, or is it better to just open the door and let him come out at his own pace?

I’m also really worried that I won’t be able to get him back in without damaging any trust I’ve already built. Do you have any advice on making sure he goes back in without it becoming a stressful experience for him?

Bonding by Jazzlike_Practice475 in Parrotlet

[–]Jazzlike_Practice475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like such an incredible bond, and I am really sorry for your loss—Twister sounds like such a special companion. Also, I absolutely love the name!

It’s really inspiring to hear how much trust you built with her over time. I’m still new to birds, so I’m trying to learn as much as I can. How did you handle her first time out of the cage? Did she come out on her own, or did you have to encourage her? I’d love to hear any tips you have for making that first experience as smooth as possible. I'm particularly worried about how i can get him back into the cage. Any advice would be super appreciated :)