Cinnyminis Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 So, Radar, a CAG age 9 months, has started hanging upside down on almost everything by one foot and doing "chin-ups" to ring his bell. He even groomed his feathers while hanging upside down this afternoon. He has fallen a few times and broken a few red feathers, but continues to do it. He is also exploring more by hopping form his cage onto nearby furniture or a laundry hamper. The upside down behavior seems so bizarre to me, especially because he does it a lot. Is that normal? Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnyminis Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Oh, and forgot to mention, he recently learned to make sounds like a monkey. He does it almost continuously, even while hanging upside down. I have always called my kids flying monkeys, but he takes that meaning to a whole new level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 They love to hang upside down, they resemble bats that way, mine occasionally will latch onto the side and get herself into a twisted position that looks like it would hurt but obviously it doesn't or she wouldn't do it, I would try to get a picture but as soon as she would see the camera she would be out of it. Sometimes she will be hanging by one foot and spinning, daredevils they think they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Yep perfectly normal - at least to them! My Sun does it sometimes too, but I have never seen my Tiel do it. Wonder if they do too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 My guys hangs from door frames with one foot. It IS funny. Are his wings clipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnyminis Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Only a mini clip. He still flies fairly well wherever he wants to go, which is usually either to find me or demand someone takes a shower so he can sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 As Judy said they sometimes look like bats. I`m waiting for Corky to grow fangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 They LOVE to hang upside down! LOL! They do sometimes get themselves in a position that requires intervention. You know your baby loves and trusts when they drop into your hand and lands on their back and HATES that position! Sophie can't stand to be on her back but she will drop in a heartbeat. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsmomto1 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Storm's other name is Batbird bc he LOVES to hang upside down, he usually screeches when hanging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Gracie is a little monkey/bat too! She also likes to screech when she is hanging upside down. All very normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm pretty sure Alfie spends half his time hanging upside down on his various toys. He has a great time swinging around and bashing other toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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