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I am curious what the people here think about my new cockatiel's behavior.
She is totally un-handled and about 10 months old. She was extremely terrified when first getting her home and into her new, larger cage. She has been here almost two weeks.
In a lot of ways, we have made progress. She will preen, beak grind, or nap when I am around, but I am pretty sure her whistling is for my other tiel and not me. The newest bird is in quarantine, so she can hear Candela chirp occasionally.
However, this new tiel is still very nervous with any changes. I also think she is eating the bare minimum. She is pooping so she is eating, but I don't see tons of seed hulls. She goes into a panic if I ever have to put my hand in the cage, even if it is not directed at her. So, I have been avoiding adding anything to the cage unless it is dire.
Anyone have experience with extremely skittish birds? I can't decide if ignoring her or doing more active socialization ("Power Pause") is working better.
She is totally un-handled and about 10 months old. She was extremely terrified when first getting her home and into her new, larger cage. She has been here almost two weeks.
In a lot of ways, we have made progress. She will preen, beak grind, or nap when I am around, but I am pretty sure her whistling is for my other tiel and not me. The newest bird is in quarantine, so she can hear Candela chirp occasionally.
However, this new tiel is still very nervous with any changes. I also think she is eating the bare minimum. She is pooping so she is eating, but I don't see tons of seed hulls. She goes into a panic if I ever have to put my hand in the cage, even if it is not directed at her. So, I have been avoiding adding anything to the cage unless it is dire.
Anyone have experience with extremely skittish birds? I can't decide if ignoring her or doing more active socialization ("Power Pause") is working better.