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I saw this and thought of Alfie! 🤣

Your parrot is different -- he's sexually mature and he has changed over the years as you have. I do think parrot-human relationships have their ups and downs. I consider this just a less favourable season right now for you guys. And seasons change (sometimes slower than we want). You have my full empathy - it's sad to be have to be so wary and careful with a parrot -- esp when things used to be calmer/safer. Hoping better days to come!!!

Just be glad he is not trying to make a neoow burger out of your fingers and hands....LOL Always remember, it could be worse, I'm starting to think after 8 years with Sukei, relationships have their ups and downs. There not like dogs and cats, did you know that parrots have a completely different chromosome structure then dogs and cats, and humans for that matter. They are unique in and of themselves. I think maybe its the fact they were never meant to be domesticated, they are free spirits that get fed up with our BS from time to time. Truth is, I wouldn't have taken Sukei on were it not for his imminent death. No I rather think they are much more suited to being in the wild, we just try to bend them to what we want, and sometimes they wont be bended. Not without a fight any ways In my case, you let them die, or try to give them a life...... I dunno, that is a question that will be debated for a long time. Relationships are strange, I have 4 kids in my family including me, and as children, we always had a bet, who would get married first. I came in 1st 3rd and 5th LOL, I'm no saint and don't pretend to be. These poor guys dont get a choice, free will is out the door. So I imagine sometimes, they act out with the only free will they can. I imagine he loves you, I would not take it personally. Next week, he may decide that you are better then the invention of sliced cheese Its the commitment we make, and they loose sight of it, or don't understand it. You will be ok I promise, all things pass.

Don't feel bad about venting. It's hard not to be upset when you spend so much time trying to make things as good as you can for one who seems totally unappreciative and even hostile. I've felt that way several times myself! That's what we are here for, to share the joys and perils of fids.

Snickers (CAG) just discovered lima beans (frozen/thawed for him) and seems to enjoy them. I never thought to offer limas before. I am more of a pizza and subs eater, so I have to buy "healthy" food just for him and the bearded dragon. Anyway, limas were a huge hit! And this from a CAG whose middle name is "Skeptical." lol