Help on behavior please

[Timbersmom]

Well, this is a subject I didn't realize I would have to bring up. Timber hangs on his bell, which is suspended from his cage ceiling. He appears to be masturbating. Is that possible? I know I sound stupid and I imagine birds do this, but I'm ignorant, so please help me out! If that's the case, I assume I should just ignore the behavior? Thanks!

[Zoom]

He might very well be masturbating....two of my three birds masturbate, and I'm sure Simon will start soon. Perfectly natural and there's nothing wrong with it, just like with people.

[Timbersmom]

haaaaa... good to know I'm not the proud owner of a perv at any rate

[MissOMalley]

Dutch and Emmy do it...a lot. They are both very hormonal right now. They especially like doing it when company is over.....awkward!

[Timbersmom]

Interesting. After I typed that I thought it sounded a little naive. I've just never seen it in birds. Of course, I haven't spent a lot of time with one before either.

[JeffNOK]

Oh No! Say it ain't so! I'm removing all bells from Gracie's cage. We live in a Republican state after all. I plan to replace her breeder band with a purity ring. I don't want her going blind or growing hair on her talons. I'm revoking her internet privileges too--so much birdie smut online these days. Can't be too vigilant.

Edited November 11, 2012 by JeffNOK

[Timbersmom]

LOLOL Gives a whole new perspective to the fascination greys have with bells doesn't it?

[Zoom]

Kazoo has a crush on her pellet dish.

[Timbersmom]

Wouldn't you like to know what is going on in their heads? At least Timber hasn't made me the object of his affection.

[katana600]

It does give new meaning to "ring my bell". I have never given this a thought, but haven't noticed any of this. Probably Gilbert just hasn't gotten that comfortable yet.

[Talon]

This thread has turned hilarious! My greys hadn't done that yet that I have seen, they are 7, but my 3 year old amazon does it on my a lot!! Mostly this past spring....

[Ray P]

Cricket my almost 18 years old BFA is a master at masturbating.

[Timbersmom]

Well, I just thought he was playing with the bell until I really took a close look the other night. Gilbert may just be sneakier...

[Timbersmom]

LOL Ray! We all have our talents...

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

NO WAY! I've had Sunny my rescue for 12 years! Have NEVER seen him do this.... but he LOVES bells. Has TONS of them. I find him inbetween Sophie and Kiki on his rope all the time. Are you saying they are having a threesome?????????? My girls are virgins!!!!!! Nancy

[Timbersmom]

Haaa... the stories that rope could tell Nancy...

[danmcq]

Cricket my almost 18 years old BFA is a master at masturbating.

 

Ray - You really need to go search your Zon Crickets Cage for his stash. Zons are notorious for keeping lets say "Reading Material". Look for hidden copies of Zustler, Zonboy and also don't forget to look for a tv remote and block the Zon-A-Licious channel. Hopefully you'll be able to getg this under control once all the materials are found.