How parrots react to changes?
I believe that it’s a misconception that parrots do not adjust well to change. The reality is that they don’t adjust well to sudden change that they have not been patterned to accept. Unfortunately, many poorly raised domestic hand-fed parrots are not encouraged to explore or accept change and become quite rigid in their routines. These birds develop serious stress when even the smallest change occurs in their lives. It’s critically important to make change acceptable in a young bird’s life by safely (and slowly) introducing it to new adventures and objects. Even older parrots can be re-patterned if it’s done gradually with their security in mind. One way is by taking the bird into each room of the house and setting it down briefly on various pieces of furniture while reassuring it that everything is okay. Maintaining a rigid environment with no change is a definite step in creating a neurotic bird that will stress at any deviation.
