Posted by Maryjane on May 12, 19100 at 10:33:29:
Hello!
I picked up a 12 week old male Solomon Island eclectus at the airport on Tuesday. I know SIs are supposed to be the sweetest, but this little guy is very aggressive and still quite fearful. I know that's to be expected with a new bird, especially one that had to bear such as stressful and long day as he did on Tuesday.
The problem is, I am now getting inundated with so much different information. One breeder friend told me that I got Elvis at the wrong time ... there are two windows when you can get an eclectus and have him be sweet ... 8 weeks, or two months after weaning. She told me it could be as long as 6 months before he is pet quality.
Other bird friends keep asking me if I'm spending time cuddling with him and stuff, but he'd rip my face off if I gave him the chance.
I love this bird to distraction, and will always do so. I will not give up, and I am not ignorant enough to think he should have fallen immediately in love with me. I also own a senegal, and I have bred @#%$atiels, so I know a fair amount. I just do NOT know much about eclectus, I guess, and all the different opinions are confusing me.
Your advise?
Maryjane