kgeisbuhler

I am a chef and because of this I usually wear my hair in a ponytail. I am also single, and with no one around to impress, I don't often do my hair unless I am going out. When I actually do my hair, it is kind of big and very curly. My 14yr old whom I have had for 12 years, looks at me strangely, and will often leap onto the back of my head when I go by her cage when my hair is done. Any insight into this behavior?

Hello bird parents! Over this last weekend I got a new large flat screen tv. I decided to cut up the box it came in instead of putting it out on the curb. After hacking away at cardboard with a knife for around 30 mins., I realized my grey was pretty freaked out, bad mommy! She was on the top bar on top of her cage, where she rarely goes, wings out, just really upset. For the last few days she hasn't come out of her cage. This girl is usually only in her cage to sleep or eat. Whenever any of the flock comes home she does a certain whistle to remind us she needs a treat, stands on the door and spins. She will still make the noise, but will only eat the treat if given inside her cage now. Fyi, just prior to this incident, she was acting out a little bit with her "rival", my mom. I feel absolutely awful, as she was stuck in a pet store the first two years of her life, not tame at all whrn I got her, and I feel like I have destroyed 11 years of trust. I should have known better, I get "yelled at" when I remove ice from a tray because presumably it hurts her ears. Any and all advice sincerely appreciated!

Thank you all so much for the fast responses. I removed the bell right away and replaced it with a different toy. She does not seem any worse for wear whatsoever!

I went online hoping to find help and found this site. I can't wait to read every bit of it! I have had my baby for 11 years, she is 13 years old. Unfortunately she spent the first years of her life in a pet store. I love her very much, and rotate her toys often, with one exception. She has become extremely attached to the copper bell on one of her toys, and I have been reluctant to take it from her. Suffice it to say, this bell has been in her cage a few months, and is now her "boyfriend". She is very protective of it, and will display some aggression if you touch the toy. Her human flock has had to work excessive hours lately, so I have felt unwilling to take it from her. I am confused about what to do here. I hate to take her boyfriend away from her, but at the same time, I am very concerned about her attempting to lay, and possibly becoming "egg-bound", as well as aggression issues. Any advice is very appreciated!