Mitchell Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Does anyone on here have a pet parrot ? I have had a parrot for 5 years but he has become really mean and im afraid to handle him in fear of losing my fingers. So if anyone on here has experience with birds I would love to pick your brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I have 2 macaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I have had parrots for years, you might want to think about it's age and it's breeding season Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 My female macaw is being a real pain right now. It's her breeding season and she can become a handful. She turns into a biting bird during this time of year. Usually she is quite a lover. My male becomes more testy at this time also but not quite as bad. Hes still young and doesnt seem to go through the same attitude as her. I do notice when we are gone more they punish us for being gone and not making them number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 You can try to keep the cover on the cage longer and move the cage to a room where you can control how much light gets in. You need to try to trick the bird into thinking it is fall and/or winter as long as possible. That is what my vet says to do. My bird gets nippy this time of the year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Green Cheek Conure, he was my Grad school behavior modification experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks guys. We have light blocking curtains in the room he is in, I'll make sure to keep them shut longer. It seems they are always cranky for something, he just finished being cranky from molting and now he is cranky from breeding season. What are your thoughts on getting his wings trimmed? I havnt been able to take him out of his cage for months because he bites the hell out of my hands and I'm thinking getting his wings trimmed will make him feel less powerful. You guys should post some pictures of your birds. I would love to see them. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My female is flightless due to some cruel person before I got her but my male is fully flighted. When he gets to cranky I pick him up and toss him up in the air so he has to fly through the air. Seems to calm him down but he is a big bird so it takes alot of energy to flap those big wings. I'll get a couple pics up of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My girl Missey. Blue and Gold Macaw My boy Skittles. Catalina Macaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 nice looking bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 They are monsters. But wouldnt give them up for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 They are monsters. But wouldnt give them up for anything. Just like my children lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Atleast my kids dont eat the window seals. Anything wood is fair game with these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 African Grey. He's pretty mellow and loves this time of year now it's warming up because he gets to go outside all day and "bark" with the dogs lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 I am waiting to start working with Gator until I can get his feathers trimmed. Does anyone know of a good place to get this done. Here are a couple pictures of the little dragon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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