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10-26-2008, 05:57 PM
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Brand New
Hey folks! I am brandy new here I just brought home my almost weaned senegal parrot yesterday. We are still getting used to each other. Currently, she is out of her cage and is NOT letting me get anywhere near her. THe breeder said not to chase her but I am having a panic attack....well...not really. Any advice on dealing with baby would be fabulous.
Cathy 
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10-26-2008, 09:54 PM
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Senegals from what I have seen (and from owning one) tend to be a little more on the shy side and need a little bit more time to settle in than say an amazon or a conure.
It took me a good two months when I brought my Joey home for him to decide that I was an okay person to be trusted. Try sitting with your senegal and reading to her, limiting the eye contact. If she is as shy as you say (or even trying to bite you when you try to interact with her) she is probably in need of gaining your trust. Walk by her cage several times a day, and drop in a favored treat for her. Again, talk in low tones, bending down to her level, and do not look her directly in the eye for long periods of time. Read to her and see if you can get her to let you touch her, and then move from there. This should take place over several weeks, maybe even months time. Senegals seem to be very intelligent little birds for their size, and there is a lot of wheel turning going on between those yellow eyes.  A good book you might try is My Parrot, My Friend.
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10-26-2008, 11:24 PM
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i am by no means an expert, but there is a word that comes to mind...patience. and when that fails, try patience. as an absolute last resort, try patience. your bird will come around. i got my parrotlet in july and he was so nasty and shy and scared. it took 2 weeks for him to loosen up and he is the most wonderful bird now. welcome to the board, there are so many people here that will help and answer all of your questions.
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10-26-2008, 11:26 PM
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welcome to the forum. :D
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