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[Karen Blevins]

Hello, I am three days into being a caicque mommy. Russell is 2 years old and I rescued him from a rescue lol. A house full of small children and extreamly loud music. He is pretty onry, and I am scared of him he keeps biting bringing blood I can't hold him with out a blanket on my hand. He seems to really love my son but he also bit him today and brought blood. I have been letting him out of his cage everyday when I get home but It doesn't take long for him to get bossy if you will and starts trying to bit if I try and put him back up. Any sugesstions... I just want him to let me LOVE on him and play with him. Help!

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

Welcome I hope you enjoy your time here
I don't know much about Caiques just that they can be a handful at times! Here's a good thread to start and help you on your journey with Russel
The good, the bad, and the ugly about caiques | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[Temi's Tavern]

It seems that he is scared about his new surroundings, You should probably give him more time to open up, Do not rush anything with him. Start by keeping him in his cage and talking to him quietly. Maybe sing or read to him if you want. Give him treats every day and then wait for him to begin to open up to you. Hope this helps

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcme

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome! He's still settling in and may just need some time to adjust. I'm sure some of our caique people can offer advice.

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[Macawnutz]

 

[Karen Blevins]

Thank you! Well we have had him for 2-3weeks now. We always talk to him and he whistles at us. I let him out to explore everyday when I get off work. He still just as soon as he gets out, he acts like he is not scared of anything he just acts like he owns the place and like I dare you to try and stop me. He like instantly starts tearing up things biting holes in my furniture. Pooping on stuff. I try to see if he wants to play in water or I give him stuff that he can tear up. I give him fresh fruits and veggies everyday... clean his cage and water. I try to hold him and he is just MEAN! His beak is long too i am scared of being bit. I have to put a blanket on my hands and grab him because he WILL NOT step up to go back in his cage. Its is really something trying to get him back in. I dont know anything about him or how he was raised. It makes me sad because I want so badly to be his friend and love on him. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

 

[lexalayne]

Usually they will scramble back in for their favorite nuts.

 

[alshgs]

Patience. If you’re scared of having him step up, try taking a T perch and have him use that instead. Because grabbing him with a blanket will lead to more problems.
I don’t own one, but I’ve heard they can be handfuls. Keep an eye on his body language and learn it to avoid a bite.

Drop treats in his bowl and give him more time.

Mine have learned over the years that when I pull out the nutriberry container, that it’s time to go to bed. They know they won’t get one until I get a kiss, and then they go right into their cage.

It took over 6 months for my green cheek to trust me. Time and a perch is going to be your best friend right now!

 

[lexalayne]

And 2 years for my B&G to trust and come to me