It's been a while...

[busere]

It’s been a while sense I posted. Last time I was here, we had just got Rio (our Red Lored Amazon) that had an upper respiratory infection before we got her home. We spent a lot of time and money at the vet’s office with Rio, getting her back to good health. This was a very…not so fun experience, but very educational about how badly birds are kept at (some) pet stores. HOWEVER, I thought I’d report that one year later, Rio is at the top of her rambunctious game! She’s still a little sweet-heart, but WOW does she have energy!

 

I have one question, thought…How do you get a bird over the fear of dust particles floating in the air? (And no…I’m not joking) She freaks out anytime there’s a random dust particle floating around, which makes things interesting when she shakes herself down. She sends herself into a rage and tries to chase down and kill all the dust particles. It’s kind’a funny…and at the same time…not funny. What do I do about this one?

 

Thanks,

 

Rodney

 

P.S. Here’s an up to date picture of Rio

[lovemyGreys]

Hi Rodney it has been a while ! Rio looks lovely

 

It's funny you have posted this question as im experiencing the same thing will my baby B&G She preens herself has a good shake then completely freaks outs at the dander floating about in the air.I only reassure her thats it ok & im hoping she will grow out of it

hopefully other members will have some ideas.

 

Nice to have you back

[siobha9]

{Feel-good-0002006E}

 

Ok I know its not really funny! But it is hilarious! It is literally like being afraid of your own shadow It's a good job none of mine are afraid of dust, because I'm not exactly Ms Clean Freak of the century!

 

I'm very sorry I have absolutely nothing constructive to offer as a solution though!

[lovemyGreys]

:evil: Well that's sorted if you are a little lapse on in the cleaning department then Millie is not coming to visit :whistle:

 

Glad that Rodney & I brought a smile to your face

 

Rodney let us know if you find the solution to this one

[busere]

Daily baths have helped some, but there’s always at least on or two stray particles to get Rio fired-up…not sure what else to do except chuckle when it happens, as it is slightly funny.:laugh:

 

One other thing…Rio plays very rough (not with us, but with her toys) and in her clumsiness, has broken all but two tail feathers off…What’s the best way to handle this one?

 

Rodney<br><br>Post edited by: busere, at: 2008/07/07 19:59

[lovemyGreys]

:laugh: Well we shouldnt laugh but i totally agree with you Rodney it is funny to watch when a stray particle passes them :silly:

 

The tail feathers will be replaced, i wouldnt be overly concerned about Rio playing too rough,my greys love to beat up on their toys & lose/damage feathers in the process.