Sun wants to preen everybody!

[rbpittman]

Blue my sun conure loves to be around us and is such a sweetie, but I'm concerned about his love of preening everyone. It doesn't bother me, but when he's with Beau (CAG) or Bean (sun) he wants to preen around their eyes. Is this normal?

[Jayd]

You have a flock mate there [lol] I see it in all our bird's, some like to preen, other rather be left

alone, always keep a eye on them, are they the same sex?

Too cute!!!!!:laugh:

[JillyBeanz]

Ah, how sweet Robin - reminds me of that video that you posted Jay - it's soooooo cute!!

[Jayd]

Here's 2 preening shots:ohmy:

[rbpittman]

Thanks, Bean is 3 months old and we don't know if he is a he or a she yet - will be seeing the vet the first week of the new year for complete check-up and blood test for sex. Had not planned on getting another bird - can say MBS has reached it's limit - but sometimes you just can't say no - will do so from now on. Bean has been with us since Monday.

 

First introductions went very well - Bean on one shoulder, Blue on the other - the middle of my back was very interesting to both. Bean was submissive to Blue and they have gotten along well with limited interaction. I've kept them in separate cages - side by side - until today. While cleaning Bean's cage he decided that it was ok to venture out and Blue was on the playstand. I set Bean on the playstand and the fun commenced. Blue flew to me, then Bean flew to me. Blue back to the playstand, then Bean back to the playstand. Then Bean to me and Blue right behind him. All afternoon has been a circus of Bean and Blue flying, playing chase, taking turns on who is in the lead. Landings and takeoff's from extravagant places (my face for one!).

 

The top of both cages open up and have been all day - however, Blue's seems to be the place they both want to be. The cage is very large compared to Beans so they both have loads of room. I'm wondering if I should let them share a cage? They are playing in and out of it so beautifully.

[pearllyn]

It sounds like they want to be pals - how sweet!

Just keep an eye. Would love to see a video of it.

[Luvparrots]

Thanks for the preening photos Jay! We would love to see pictures of Blue being preened Beau and Bean. Sounds oh so cute!

[Jayd]

No problem putting them together as long as they get along. We have our 2 we raised,[10m's old] and 4 more, 5 and 7mo's old, they get along great...:lol: Jay<br><br>Post edited by: Jayd, at: 2009/12/25 20:21