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I know you are right and I'm ok not being his favorite. I just want to be able to love on him. I feel like he isn't really getting that cause they just pick him up to put him back in the cage. They don't spend time with him. When I took him to the doctor he said to show confidence when he actually bites. I tried and the little stinker wouldn't let go so now I have a nice scar. I have also been told new techniques for if he does bite but I am just trying to avoid the bite all together. I'm gonna toughen up! I promise! I will try making the fist and see if that helps. Oh and I think even through the bites he likes me best cause I'm the only 1 he willing lifts his foot to. The others have to ask repeatedly. Lol

Hi everyone. I haven't posted in awhile. I finally got Elliot's results and he is a boy. I just still don't understand why he bites me. He loves my son and fiance though. I'm the one that feeds him and chats with him all day. Shoot.. when he rings his bell I come running with his favorite snacks. I feel so bad cause he will come to me and act as though he is going to step up but after all the skin breaking bites I'm just to afraid to try anymore. I explain to him why but it still breaks my heart. I really don't know what to do. How do I overcome the fear of being bit to hold my baby again?

Hello everyone! I stopped by the other day to try to upload pics of Elliot but I am not able to from my cell phone. My computer at home has crashed so I will as soon as I can. Well, Elliot has become so much more aggressive. I have lost a lot of confidence. She loves my son but seems to dislike me. We had a vet visit today, which went well. She had lots of yeast that is probably contributing to her feather mutilation but all else checked out well! The doc was amazing. He spent time with both of us and informed me that she is dominating me. I know its sad but definitely true. He said because she bites and doesn't let go its natural for someone to begin to fear their pet. He gave me tons of info on how to regain that trust safely and effectively. We did the dna test and they said results can take 1-3 wks. But he agrees she is probably a she cause she likes my son. I will keep you all posted!

I'm feeling good about our relationship. She is on me now making little noises. I left her cage open all day and she finally came to me. I had to put her up so I could leave out for a few minutes and as soon as I got to her cage she refused to go in and got a bit aggressive. I had to put a carrot in her bowl to get her in. I know we have a ways to go but it makes me smile knowing we are both trying!

You all are amazing! I have her door open now so I will wait for her to come to me. I also have a sun conure so I know they too will need time. I am going to read other posts! Thank you and I can't wait till I have tons of stories to share. Oh and real quick... she is in the living room. We are a quiet family ... well besides Buddy the little screamer.. lol. I was also told she loves scrambled eggs so I gave her some this morning and when she was done she went and rang her bell just as they said she would do to say thank you. I just worry about over doing it with people food. I have pecans... are those ok?

Thank you! Her name is Elliot. Not sure of sex but previous owners thought she acted like a female so that is what they went with. They gave me her hatch certificate. She was born 17Oct2001 and went home with them in Feb02. They did say she was prone to stress but weren't specific on what triggers. She is suppose to have a medium vocabulary already with lots of whistles. They said she is on a healthy pellet diet with fresh fruits & veggies. I actually just got her last night. I know I'm rushing her and I need to stop but she seemed so excited at first. Once her cage was set up and she was near it she got a bit aggressive. I did lots of research and I have read about them being territorial so that may be it. They said she was very socialized and never bit. I think maybe she has but they didn't want me to change my mind. I'm still happy with her... I just don't want to be scared to mess with her!

I'm new here! I was excited to get an African Grey. I am now the proud owner of a TAG! I took a chance & purchased her from someone who had her for 9 years. I figured there might be some separation anxiety and she was ok at first but now she won't stop biting me and it HURTS! What do I do? They were honest and said she was prone to stress. She has a lot of short feathers. They said she usually doesn't pluck but does pick at her feathers like someone might bite their nails. Can I help her overcome this habit also? Thanks everyone. It is starting out rocky but I have NO regrets in my purchase!