I have to agree with Lidia. Talon was a very sweet bird, who rarely nipped. But these last couple of months or so, as she is nearing 2, she is getting more feisty, and independent. For example, in the am coming out of her cage and stepping up has to be when SHE is ready. This is new for her, nothing about her morning routine has changed, just her asserting her independence. So,I walk away, and go back on occasion until she decides she's ready. She'll just sit on the outside edge, and tease me. She will nip, when I try to get her to step up, it has to be HER decision. I don't care. because I know this is just a stage, and it will pass. I have noticed she's not as cuddly as before, but I imagine this will pass also.
If she does something like nipping or biting, I just put her on her play stand away from me, and come back in a little while when she's gotten over her little fit. They don't like to be ignored, so that seems to work the best.
I have gotten bit very good, especially when I had to towel her twice a day and give her antibiotics for 10 days. That hurt!!
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