Not sure what to think,

[jugernught]

Hello,

 

 

Yoda is 6 months old now. We spend alot of time together. Yoda loves any type of warm veggies and fruts. We play with Popcicle stix and platic bottle caps. He tries to eat my computer keys.

 

I do have question. When I take Yoda from the top of his cage, he comes willingly but will naw or grab my thumb. He doesnt really bit it. Once on his pearch in my bed room, he and I interact. I will from time to time pick him up and try to scratch his head. At this he will grab my finger, again not really biting. If he is on the perch, he will lower his head to have it scratched.

 

Has anyone seen this behavor before? <br><br>Post edited by: jugernught, at: 2008/05/05 17:13

[judygram]

As long as he is not really biting it is ok, he is exploring his world and one of the ways to do that is with the beak, they would use it like we do our hands. Now if he gets to biting down harder then you might have to tell him firmly "no bite" and put him back on the perch and walk away for a few minutes to teach him that is not allowed.

 

He looks like he is enjoying chewing on that clothespin at least thats what it looks like. B)

[Tari]

The grabing your finger when you try to scratch his head might be cause he does not want you too.

My Que well grab my finger and push it away if I try something she don't like.

[MazyAK]

Hey Yoda:

It seems Yoda is letting you know he doesn't want to be scratched at the time. He is wanting to be close to you but not wanting a physical scratch. I'd consider it normal. Since he's not clamping down and biting he's just sending you a messege, "not now".

When he wants a scratch he will usually lower his head.

Bruce & Mazy

[lovemyGreys]

Always allow yoda to tilt his head to you for a scratch, never force him to have one

[danmcq]

Sounds like normal interaction and Yoda communicating his desires to you.

 

Did you by chance change the aspect ratio of your photo before posting or is Yoda the wide-body species of Grey from Samoa. ;-) :laugh: B)

 

Cool photo and a great looking Grey!!

[spookyhurst]

Also, when Yoda grabs your thumb when you pick him up from his cage, he is probably just stabilizing himself. My bird often grabs hold of my thumb if she thinks she might fall.