JillyBeanz Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've been wondering over the past few weeks whether parrots suffer from motion sickness. I say this because when I retrieve Harvey from wherever he shouldn't be (say upstairs) and I whizz down the stairs (turning flight) then whip him back into the living room (another quick turn) I am obviously moving him very quickly (like we would be on a roller coaster). He's never been sick, nor looked dizzy - but I wonder should I take the pace slightly slower and smoother? This might be an absolutely ridiculous question - but I do get some strange thoughts from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 No, they don't get motion sickness but you're putting a bit of stress on the bird if what you're doing is being done on a regular basis. take it slow. Enjoy life in the slow lane. You can take in the sights much better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Course it's regularly! He's a little so and so!! I must say - the view from my landing, down the stairs and through the hall is amazing - I must take some photos for you all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I twirl Dayo around on his hanging boing...he loves it and never gets dizzy. IN fact as he is twirling, he normally says with excitement "Wooooo Hoooooo!!". I walk with him very fast too and down halls, around corners etc. Since your grey is flighted as Dayo is, if they get nervous they will just fly to where your going and wait for you. :-) Looking forward to the photos, all though I think a video would be more fun watching you race down the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Since the beginning my husband and I have held Yoshi and when heading with her up and down stairs we say 'Upstairs, Flap, Flap, Flap!' and run up and down the stairs. Yoshi likes going up the stairs most and now it is so funny seeing her flapping her wings building those muscles like a crazy bird. She enjoys the attention and the occasional pistachio she gets for working those wings! My hope is that by making flapping fun and rewarding to her, she will try extra hard and have a good jump start at flying when she gets those feathers back! She's only had 'one initial flight and was clipped straight away' says the breeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have missed being online at all hours, I have been trying to catch up and this just made me laugh myself silly. Jill thinking strange thoughts, says who? You are unique Jillybeanz and so are your thoughts. I love roller coasters, can I come play too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Oh yeah, where are those pictures and video Jill!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I love roller coasters too and leave it up to Jill to ask the silliest questions, ha ha, had to get that remark in, give me an opening and I take it! If birds got motion sickness my Sunny would be longgone by now as she rides on my shoulder and I give her the ride of her life sometimes.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Well, as requested I tried to video Harvey today - so top of the stairs we started - he stepped up, but as soon as I moved he flew at the camera! He's in love!! And I really mean it - full droopy wings and grunting! OMG!!! :laugh: I have now removed it from his vicinity!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 :laugh: Like all great actors, Harvey probably wants a lucrative contract and to know what his perks will be before he performs!!! B) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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