A little update. :)

[alwaysodile]

I'd just like to thank everyone for all the wonderful advice I've managed to digest from this forum. Elphie and I are making great progress. :)

She's getting used to sitting on my shoulder now and singing in my ear. :omg: My ears have never rang so much, and I work in a live performance theatre! :rofl:

She also loves chirping back and forth with me, and will take millet from between my fingers (very gently, bless her heart) and off my hand...just so long as she hasn't got to stand on my hand. :rotfl She's still wary with hands and fingers, but I have a feeling we'll get there eventually. She's had a few test bites just to see if they're stable or if they'll react angrily. :p I'm glad to say that they were curious nips and not full on mouthfuls of flesh (thank goodness!), and that I just sat there and didn't react. Yikes, those little beaks are sharp! :x

She's still happily stepping up on to her perch when I need to move her or put her back in her cage. :D

Thank you all once again. It's fantastic to have such a library of knowledge to turn to! :clap

[Janie]

That's a great update, Becky! Very good to hear. Keep up the good work, you'll continue to make progress! :D

[alwaysodile]

Thank you! :happy:

[wilkiecoco]

good job becky!! sounds like you and elphie are well on your way to a true and lasting friendship. isn't lovie love the best thing ever!!! :happy: :happy:

[alwaysodile]

It certainly is! And all the steps you take towards building trust are so rewarding! :happy:

Thanks!

[Janie]

It certainly is! And all the steps you take towards building trust are so rewarding! :happy:

Thanks!

I agree!!! :D Even starting with tame birds takes time to build trust and a real bond and once you get there, it is so rewarding! I know my three love me to pieces and trust me and that is the greatest feeling. To have these wonderful little wild creatures in your care and that they learn to trust you, yep, it's the greatest! A puppy or kitten are so much different, they love you after about the first day but as we all know, it takes time and patience with our little lovies! :) The pay-off is the best! :clap

[dani]

Congratulations:D
It's always wonderful to hear positive updates. You and cute little Elphie are on the road to becoming great friends.

[alwaysodile]

It certainly is Janie! Thank you all! :clap

It was her first day in her new cage today. She seems to really be loving the extra space! Also, because it's behind my computer area now rather than at the side (where her old cage was) she seems to be sitting on my shoulder for longer (while I'm at the computer) and isn't in such a hurry to fly back to her home. She's on my shoulder now, just staring at me and singing every now and then. :lol