terriebari

Thanks for the info! I really appreciate you both responding. Dave- the vet is an avian and she told me that I "could" have the test, but that since I wasn't breeding, I decided not to. I have wondered a few times over the years, primarily when I'm told something new from a vet regarding the sex (my last vet thought he was a he, this vet is "sure" it's a female). It isn't that important that I find out, really. Just curious. I like what you told me, so I will take a closer look at his bell activity to see if I can figure it out from your description. Thanks to you both! terrie

oh, and here is a photo of him, several years ago (only one I have on my computer at home). <br><br>Post edited by: terriebari, at: 2009/01/03 03:03

Hi! i'm new to this forum. I have a 9 y.o. CAG Casper, along with a 9 y.o. indian ringneck, Winslow, (and a 1 y.o. dog, Molly). I recently bought Casper a silver stainless steel bell toy, to replace his old, beat up green stainless bell. He always loved the green, but he has found a really new way to love his silver bell. He has been humping the daylights out of it. I have seen some sexual behavior with him in the past, usually aimed at me, where he will get in a crouched position and start making a whining sound, but this is different. He is actually humping this bell with lots of effort. This had been going on, off and on, for about a week. He was also grumpy toward me tonight when i let him out. He never really bites at me, but tonight, I could just tell he was in a "mood" and that i needed to kind of back off. So, I have two questions/concerns.: 1- should I take the bell away? 2 (less important, but curious)..I've never had him sexed. Does this "prove" that he is male? My current vet thinks "he" is a very large female, but I am not convinced. Any advice/input would be welcome. I've had him since he was about 6 mos. old, but this is a new behavoir toward a toy. Thanks! Terrie Post edited by: terriebari, at: 2009/01/03 03:02<br><br>Post edited by: terriebari, at: 2009/01/03 03:03