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Post by jeanne on Feb 11, 2008 9:18:57 GMT
I don't know if Sammy was just cranky today or what. Friday when I went to go pick her up, she came right up to me, nibbled real lightly on my finger, perched on my arm. Once she was home, she was the same way and on Saturday. But Sunday, she was like a totally different bird. Very vocal, she bit me and my husband, broke the skin on me but not on him. She spent a good amount of time puffing out her head feathers and preening her wings. I don't have her play stand right now, so I just open the door that's on top of her cage and she can in and out as she pleases. Every time, I would go over to socialize with her, she would go sit on top of the door, stretch her head up as high as she could and just stare down at me. Now, to me that sounds like a dominance thing.
I'd hate for her to become an aggressive bird. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Jeanne
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Post by Lonely-Parrot on Feb 11, 2008 9:49:14 GMT
I'm not sure sorry, but did she have something she doesn't now?
Or maybe she's confused with you, did you get a hair cut, change of style? I'm not sure, but it might be.
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Post by Berserka on Feb 11, 2008 12:29:47 GMT
How big is her cage? If she is constantly higher than you, she is going to think she is boss and you have to do what she says. She sounded like she was on her best behaviour Friday and Saturday because she was in unfamiliar territory and wasn't sure of herself. Now that she's had a few days she feels like she is going to assert herself over you and your husband. If it's possible, have her cage lower than you so she has to look up at you - difficult if her cage is a large sort. Is she flighted? I hate saying it, but if she is flighted then you may need to have her wings clipped. In my experience that quietens them down tremendously. Is she at all trained? Maybe get a clicker - I got a couple of ebay - and start training her, that will take her focus off trying to be dominant. A fellow I recently bought a rosella off had a chain mail glove - he said no parrot in the world could hurt his hand when it's on - worth a thought to get one? There are a number of training dvd's out on the market at the moment, might be worthwhile investing in one. Hopefully someone will come on soon who has had experience with the larger parrots (mine is with small ones only) and will be able to guide you to a better solution than I've come up with.
Bribery usually works with the larger parrots too - favourite foods. Chillies are usually enjoyed by larger parrots.
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Post by jeanne on Feb 11, 2008 15:38:48 GMT
Thank you for the suggestions. Her cage is a big one, 25x29x45. I have to agree with what you said Karen. I've usually opened her cage right after I uncover her, but today, I might not do that. But yet, that seems mean.
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Post by Berserka on Feb 12, 2008 0:48:28 GMT
softie!
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Post by xxmysticmoonxx on Apr 21, 2008 17:27:56 GMT
Hey,
With my experience with birds, i have been around a lot of large birds. What is your personality like? Do you have a submissive personality? Are you a very laid back person that can come across as a pushover? I dont know im only posing questions, because if you do your bird may be picking up on this and using it as ammunition against you. I find that if you have a authoritarian presonality (not mean or rude of course) just confident and sure of urself when speaking to the bird, displaying confidence the bird listens and seems to respect you more. Just a thought.. again i hope i didnt offend im just asking questions!
sarah
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Post by jarodvaldez on Jul 31, 2012 2:35:50 GMT
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