Hello everyone, I'm so happy I finally decided to join this wonderful community. Sometimes it's hard to share your opinions or problems on the internet without having your character attacked by every other post. Although, after reading a few threads and realizing this web site is full of nice people that want to help each other, I decided to give it a try. Thank you all for your insight in advance. :D
I recently acquired a green male Indian Ringneck which I call Tacho. He is about a year and 2 months old. I absolutely adore him although he is still trying to get used to his new home. I still haven't tried potty training him or stepping up on command. Although, he does step up easily when I place my finger close to his tummy. Our relationship still needs work but I try my best every day to make him feel comfortable around me and it has been slowly working.
The problem is that his cage is in the living room right next to a large TV. He loves flying over to the TV and dancing to the large mirror right over the TV. Since he isn't potty trained yet, he does his business there too. I haven't seen him chewing on it which is good, I don't want him to get sick or hurt but I also don't know if the TV could get busted from his poop going into little crevasses. I think he knows that he's not supposed to be on the TV because he starts moving towards his cage when I notice him on the TV. When I do notice him, I place him back on his cage. Should I not do that?
I guess what I'm asking is; Is there any way of keeping him from getting back on the TV? Should I try putting more perches around the living room so he stays away from it? I don't like forcing him off the TV all the time but I also don't want him on it.
He seems to like being as high as he possibly can, getting on the tops of doors, tall lamps, or on top of someone's head (usually my dad's since he's really tall) Could I use that to keep him away from it?
Any information on how to approach him and this situation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and answering. I want to become a better caretaker and buddy to my parrot. I'm willing to learn and change my behavior to help him feel safe and comfortable. I just need some training myself. Thank you again. :D:orange::rainbow1::green1:
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I recently acquired a green male Indian Ringneck which I call Tacho. He is about a year and 2 months old. I absolutely adore him although he is still trying to get used to his new home. I still haven't tried potty training him or stepping up on command. Although, he does step up easily when I place my finger close to his tummy. Our relationship still needs work but I try my best every day to make him feel comfortable around me and it has been slowly working.
The problem is that his cage is in the living room right next to a large TV. He loves flying over to the TV and dancing to the large mirror right over the TV. Since he isn't potty trained yet, he does his business there too. I haven't seen him chewing on it which is good, I don't want him to get sick or hurt but I also don't know if the TV could get busted from his poop going into little crevasses. I think he knows that he's not supposed to be on the TV because he starts moving towards his cage when I notice him on the TV. When I do notice him, I place him back on his cage. Should I not do that?
I guess what I'm asking is; Is there any way of keeping him from getting back on the TV? Should I try putting more perches around the living room so he stays away from it? I don't like forcing him off the TV all the time but I also don't want him on it.
He seems to like being as high as he possibly can, getting on the tops of doors, tall lamps, or on top of someone's head (usually my dad's since he's really tall) Could I use that to keep him away from it?
Any information on how to approach him and this situation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and answering. I want to become a better caretaker and buddy to my parrot. I'm willing to learn and change my behavior to help him feel safe and comfortable. I just need some training myself. Thank you again. :D:orange::rainbow1::green1:
