Slater can drive me crazy

[fidsandfrats]

Last night Slater about drove me crazy. When he wants something or wants to go somewhere and because he thinks he can't fly even though he can he has this most annoying chirp to get my attention. Most times I am able to ignore it and he eventually quits and a lot of times I try and figure out what it is he wants. Well last night I was getting very aggitated with his annoying chirp.

 

I know I am supposed to ignore any unwanted behavior and this is very unwanted. Should I not be trying to figure out what he wants and let him continue to chirp until he figures out I'm not going to run at his every chirp?

 

Seems like he wanted be pet but as soon as I started to pet him (head and neck only) he started to pump his neck, droop his wings and make funny noises. I said "no thank you and I love you too" and stopped petting him until he calmed down.

 

Was curious if this has anything to do with the time of year?

 

Thanks

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[judygram]

I can tell you what he wants, attention, and he is getting it if you respond to his chirps, just let him vocalize all he wants and ignore the sounds that irritate you, I know it is hard to do but any kind of response is attention and they love it.

I am having the same problem with Josey in the sexual advances, she will grab my finger and try to get me to touch her in places that are a no no if they are hormonal and if I continue she will start that drooping wings and panting so I have to back off and tell her no thank you. Thats about all we can do for we don't want to get them worked up only to get frustrated.

[Butttaxi]

I wanted to thank you both, I wasn't sure if I was treating Rorschach's sexy stance properly. He is starting to do it more now, I didn't even have to touch him just walk up and say hi. I have been walking away when his wings drop and he starts to pant so I guess I am doing good.

 

So this time of year I should avoid touching him anywhere besides head and neck? Is this right?

And under 2 years, is this too young for him to get hot and bothered?

[fidsandfrats]

I can tell you what he wants, attention, and he is getting it if you respond to his chirps, just let him vocalize all he wants and ignore the sounds that irritate you, I know it is hard to do but any kind of response is attention and they love it.

I am having the same problem with Josey in the sexual advances, she will grab my finger and try to get me to touch her in places that are a no no if they are hormonal and if I continue she will start that drooping wings and panting so I have to back off and tell her no thank you. Thats about all we can do for we don't want to get them worked up only to get frustrated.

 

Thanks

 

Is the sexual thing all year round and gets worse at certain times of the year?

[Luvparrots]

Both my TAG ( 2 1/2) and ZON ( 3) drop their wings when they see me. I just ignore it and let them out of their cages and talk to them. When Ana Grey nips at me for scratches too often I just have her step up and launch her off (she is flighted) so that she is flying around the room. It gives her exercise and whatever attention she wanted is deflated with the flying activity. I also have lots of wood toys and bells at the hanging perches around my home. These toys keep the fids busy and their minds on a more productive project then pestering me. I also leave a radio on in by their cages (very low) so that they have something to listen to. It takes a little imagination and determination to get these intelligent beings aimed in the right direction. Good luck!