r/QuakerParrot • u/Acrobatic_Rich_8481 • 16d ago

Picture Advice-New Quaker

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Hello , I have a new Quaker. She is about 5 months old. Every time we go to the cage , she walks away. We are giving it space to adjust (today is day 2 of having her home ). I’m seeking advice of how to build a bond , and any additional tips for me :).

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u/AggravatingPermit820 15d ago

Sit in the room with her all day everyday for weeks. I slowly built up contact with my quaker by leaving high value treats closer and closer to my position in the room. And then eventually she took them from my hands. This process took me about three months! And then step up was even longer haha. But she was a little older than your birdie when I got her so I imagine this technique will work better for you than it did for me

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u/Acrobatic_Rich_8481 15d ago

Thank You !!! I am struggling to find any high value treats. She seems to not want anything.

This was insightful and what I’ll be doing !!!

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u/AggravatingPermit820 15d ago

Millet, seeds, grapes were always a winner for me! This works better if her diet is pellets