Marlene Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I keep seeing posts where people are saying how they hug, snuggle or cuddle their birds. This may be a crazy question but what exactly do you mean? Gus will happily sit on my lap, finger or shoulder and allow me to stroke him, scratch his head, play with his feet, stroke under the wings or even play with his "soft fluffies" around his tail and lower body. But somehow, he just does not do hugs. It seems he does not really like to have his wings restricted in any way. I notice this to be the same with my tiel as well. I can put my hand over his back and hold him but he does not snuggle into my neck or anything that you guys seem to talk about. Am I mis-understanding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronda477 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 LOL Marlene, trust me mine won't even do half the things on here that others say theirs do lol. But I found a video on youtube for you, cause I have seen a bunch of them like this, even though they are NOT suppose to be known for being cuddly! But trust me what you are able to do is just great! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanx Ronda, that is sooo cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaFawkes Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 IMO Fawkes is snuggly, though she doesnt snuggle into my neck or anyhting like that. I am able to do almost anything with her and she doesnt bite...usually. But my conures are definetly the bigger snugglers! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi, Here are some pictures of Bella doing what I would call "snuggling". Cheers! Terri <br><br>Post edited by: Nychsa, at: 2008/03/10 00:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yep thats snuggling all right Terri, Josey does a little but not a lot, but I am grateful for whatever she gives me. And like Tiffani, my conure is definitely a snuggler as she is snuggling up into my neck as I type at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Awww Nychsa :ohmy: Bella loves you sooo much! At night, my bird Coco is most cuddly. He will rest his cheek against mine. I can kiss his head or cheek. He just gets really affectionate at night. He's similar through the day, but not so much. It's almost like snuggling with someone at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nychsa Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nice Maddness - Yeah Coco! I love that picture of him in your avatar. Bella is more snuggly in the evening as well. She'll snuggle during the day, but usually she has it urgent and she's off to get into something and can't be disturbed <br><br>Post edited by: Nychsa, at: 2008/03/10 03:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah_Rae Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That video is Juji to a tee. What a snuggle bug. I hope she doesn't grow out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Okay, I get it now. Gus does do the snuggle thing at night. He rubs up against my cheek. But hugs dont work for him. I guess he's hugging me but all I'm allowed is to tickle him when he's at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I guess you could call that snuggling and most of us have some of some sort and Hannah I hope Juji does not grow out of it but she probably will to some extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchout Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Maui is a snuggler too. Usually if he is tired, he will snuggle up and go right to sleep. I think the younger ones do this more and especially if you have had them since they were babies. I have heard that they do grow out of this somewhat unfortunetely. I sure hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusandGloria Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 My TAG's name is Gus too! Sometimes he harasses me too much for "snuggly-wugglies." When your bird is relaxed on your lap, try to cup your hand over his head -- cover the whole thing but don't squish his eyes! You might have to scratch his head to get him to stop squirming or convince him to stay. I've heard by many grey owners that their bird likes this head-cup. Gus loves it and it calms him instantly, like a drug. It's like a drug for me sometimes, too. That's a good first step to snuggling if its a foreign activity for you and Gus. The idea is to make him feel good during this snuggling time, and to teach him that 'hands don't hurt.' This snuggling time is also a good opportunity to continue the taming process - when Gus is very relaxed, he lets me touch him all over. I massage his legs, wings, back, tail, feet, I scratch his beak, etc. This is essential for the bonding process as well as for taming. Someday you may need to handle him extensively. I have Gus so tamed, I can do anything, or touch him anywhere. He even lets me file his nails. So, if I have to yank a blood feather or something tragic, I can handle him with no problems and without his being scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Yes Gloria, Dayo used to actually push his head under the cup of your hand or if you were laying on the floor or couch, he would walk up and want to take shelter under your Arm. But, his favorite is having his head gently cupped over by your hand. This is normally in the evenings now as others have said, During the day, he is just to busy playing and getting his "Mojo" on for the cuddle stuff. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Elmo loves the "total head rubs" and will follow your hand to get them! I can kiss his face and give him little hugs...he lets me do it for a moment but then he lets me know he's had enough. We are still working on being on his back, he's almost there. It seems the more they are cuddled as babies...and I'm talking baby babies...they more they will cuddle as they are older. I'm sure the personality of each grey plays a huge roll in it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Dorian's cuddly, on his terms of course, which means he doesn't let go of his cage. But he lets me touch him anywhere, and at night he loooooves head scratches. He sits on his exterior perch, puts his head down, holds onto a bar of his cage with his beak and lets me rub and scratch his head and neck. He really loves it when I massage against his feathers, starting at the base of his neck and going right to the tip of his beak and around his eyes. He closes his eyes and butts his head against my fingers for more. It's become part of our nightly ritual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Oh yeah, they love for you to rub the feathers on the neck the wrong way, Josey will close her eyes and soak that right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 So then my Gus does snuggle. He loooooves his head being covered and tickled pretty much all over - legs, tummy, under the wings etc. I am getting him to lie on his back but this is only briefly. When he rolls over (when he's playing) he's quite happy to lie on his back for up to almost a minute - but then thats on his terms and he's generally clutching a toy. He's just soooo sweet - I simply adore him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ronda477 wrote: LOL Marlene, trust me mine won't even do half the things on here that others say theirs do lol. But I found a video on youtube for you, cause I have seen a bunch of them like this, even though they are NOT suppose to be known for being cuddly! But trust me what you are able to do is just great! Keep it up! Cosmo will do exactly the same thing as in this video. There are defiantly times where I want him to be more cuddly and he doesn't want to though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah_Rae Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Juji went on her back for me today all by herself. It was sooo cute. She was climbing all over me and just turned herself upside down. I rubbed her belly for a little while until she wanted to continue to use me as a jungle gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thats wonderful news Hannah, you have a regular little acrobat there in Juji, enjoy her and be proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandische Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 I like to think Athena snuggles with me. She doesn't curl up under my chin anymore like Bella does for Nychsa (she used to do that when she first came home but seems to have grown out of it)- most of the time she just wants to sit on my shoulder. But shoulder sitting involves (in HER opinion) a great deal of attention, meaning she gets head rubs - the famous head cup routine is her favorite, allopreens (not just my hair but ALL OVER my face), and generally spends 1-2 hours a day allowing me to scratch her beak, eyes, chin and head. She solicits a lot of kisses from that position too! Sometimes in the morning I'll give her a few minutes of "quiet time" where I sit on the couch and she sits on my shoulder and snuggles up to my ear. She really likes it when I lightly stroke her breast or down the middle of her back during these times. Once I fell asleep like that and she was just content to stay snuggled. It's so amazing to hear her little bird heart thumping away! Oh, I also give her hugs which she tolerates, but only when she's on her cage perch. She's higher than me up there(I'm pretty short as it is!) so when I wrap my arms around her she knows I'm not a threat. <br><br>Post edited by: zandische, at: 2008/03/15 07:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sounds like you have some good quality time with Athena and that is what counts, we each have our own times and ways with our greys that we show our affection and love for one another, thanks for sharing yours with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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