judygram Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ok, so no more petting for Josey, just head and neck scratches from now on, thanks Dave for taking the time to explain in detail why we shouldn't be petting our birds just anywhere and for those who have greys who do not allow their owners to touch them very much its just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 GreYt post Dave!! Char, I liked your comment too " A parrot has a hard enough time trying to figure out who the heck we are and where we fit in to their lives". I have been pondering that question a lot lately and how to best address it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks so much Dave for the explanation. Now I've got it. I see why you shouldn't encourage that behavior. Ohh! I just saw the video. No, I've never seen Tobie do anything close to that.<br><br>Post edited by: Janfromboone, at: 2009/09/22 21:56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Amen to what Dave is saying, listen to him. I have had an Ekkie start to lock his beak and thank goodness I was able to distract him. I shutter to think of what could have happened if Dave hadn't been around to help me. Dr. Flock certainly knows his birds and for him I am grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamsDad Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Dave, nice explanation. Thanks. Jan, in my case Nelson's begging behavior never showed a progression toward wanting to be sexually stimulated. For him is was his way to beg and it was usually obvious what he was wanting. If he was wanting to be picked up, the behavior would stop when I picked him up. Same goes if he was begging for a treat. To me it was obvious that Frank was wanting to mate because his behavior really changed. It started with him "trilling' to me while pinning his eyes, then he'd pump his neck and barf up a gift. For a week or so he was obnoxious, much like a cat in heat. At times I couldn't even talk to him without him starting to barf and court me so I'd leave him be until he calmed down. Now I can see where Sam may be a problem when the time comes, because he is so playful and I'll have to keep an eye out for signs that the roughhousing and tickling are giving him the wrong message. And even now when we are playing and it's tickle time, I always make sure to stay clear of his lower area. We tickle but we don't tickle "down there". At this age he seems to be clearly playing. Dave's detailed explanation will help me in the future to hopfully realize when its time to not tickle. For now its seems to be all in fun. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 When our female poicephalus started this wing dropping, mating, gurging act, I read that if they have long days and short nights and an abundance of food, they get the natural urge to mate. We changed her bedtime, made sure she is covered for twelve hours at a time, more like winter light conditions and it hasn't happened again. With a female, egg laying, even without a male fertilizing them could create serious problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 SchroedersJen wrote: I dnt encourage Schroeder, but I think, if I let him, he would finish up on my foot or one of his toys (his pinata toy is really sexy). Im not too keen on having bird spunk on my toes, but i am more concerned about his overall well being. I get that many of us distract them, but why? If they can finish on their own accord, is it more harmful to stop them mid you-know-what or let them finish? I don't make sweet birdy love to Schroeder, but if its in his best interest that my foot give in to the mojo, I can look the other way. And thanks for the responses. Im glad to see that this thread didnt turn into a frat party, I was kinda apprehensive about bringing it up. Jen, I am no expert but it would seem to me that if you let him finish on your foot then your foot in his eyes will become his mate. I would think he would become preoccupied with your foot and treat it like a mate which is not always a gentle thing. He would soon become a bird that chased people's feet. Because well..that is where the "good stuff" happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I'm with Char on this also. All critters MAY try to engage in sexual acts with their caregivers. You see it in dogs, cats etc. I don't no how others deal with those situations, but I stop it immediately and let them know it is not acceptable on my body. If they desire to go do it to another like critter or stuffed toy fine. But not on me. It does not take many times for them to get the message, as others pointed out. Stop what your doing if you notice they are responding sexually to a certain way your are petting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchroedersJen Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks everyone for your help and insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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