Amy Being Naughty

[sundarg]

My parrot amy is being naughty now

she dont let me or my brother touch her

the only person who she lets is my dad

why is this

 

i feel like the parrot dont want to bond with me

or is it that i anit spent enough time with her

someone tell me

[chapala]

Parrots often bond to one person in the family. It sounds like your family's Grey has bonded to your dad. Instead of you or your brother trying to touch her (she won't like that, and it may encourage her to start biting if you keep trying), see if you can be the favorite treat person. Offer her an almond or other favorite (healthy) treat by hand, and talk to her. Be the one who carries her to your dad (maybe on a stick if she won't step up on your hand.) Be the helpful flock mate. That's probably the level she wants to be on with you, no more.

 

She can learn to accept you as part of the flock, but may only let your dad be the one who can scritch her head and be affectionate with her. This is completely normal for parrots. They are not like dogs who can love everyone in the family equally. If you want a bird bonded to you, how about getting a nice, hand-raised 'Tiel or other bird that will be affectionate with you?

Reta

[Laurie]

Klaus is like this with me. I'm definitely the family member he wants to hang out with. He will go to others, though, sometimes. My husband works afternoons, so he is in charge of giving Klaus his breakfast. This puts my husband in the "ok I guess I'll tolerate him" category.

If you and your brother are always calm, quiet and gentle with her, she may come around. Getting yourself a reputation of "the treat guy" can't hurt either. Good luck!

[sundarg]

how do i change them

lol

 

my parrot dont even let me touch her anymore