cflanny Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 My breeder told me not to rub my Zero on his sides under his wings because they have sex glands there and can start to think of you more as a mate which can lead to jealousy and not wanting to spend time with anyone else. She said not to do this type of rubbing if you want him to form bonds with others in the house. Have any of you heard this before ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yes, rubbing a bird under the wings and by the tail is a sexual thing for parrots. I don't know if you have ever seen birds being "romantic" with eachother, but when they do they rub under the wings and by the tails...the Hyacinths at my work are always doing it! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Down the back is another area to avoid along with the wings and tail, you don't want your bird to be sexually frustrated:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am not sure I understand, are you saying that the only place that you should touch your bird is on the head, if the wings tail and back is out? Carolyn & Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Touching is one thing Carolyn, but when you pet or rub your bird you should avoid the back, tail and under the wings. When a bird gets old enough to have hormones starting to emerge those areas are where the bird is stimulated by their mate and you don't want to be your bird's mate.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btdaycare Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 wow, I learn so much from this forum! I was so excited tonight, we were told by previous owner that Beau did not like to be touched but tonight when I went to take him from his perch to sit by me on a portable perch her put his head down for a scratch and that went on for five min and then he continued that even on the portable perch and later while sitting on my shoulder! I was even petting his back but will no longer do that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 A question here: in the video that comes with the aviator harness, the trainer is shown stroking the bird a lot under the wings and on the sides, to get the bird used to being handled that way before trying to put the harness on him. Does anyone have an alternative method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Your grey is only 17 months so you should be ok for the purposes of getting him used to the harness handling him on his back and wings. Once he is used to the harness you wont need to do that anymore. Its really as the bird gets older that you need to avoid stimulating him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks, siobha9! That brings up another question which I feel sure I should already know the answer to: at what age does a Timneh normally reach sexual maturity? I have read that there is a difference in the maturation rate betewen TAGs and CAGs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 LindaMary - Some say TAG's can become sexually mature a 3, most Congo's become so at 4 or 5 years old. The wing rubs and such are ok, you just need to stop when you see them getting their birth control devices out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks for the info, Dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I didn't know all this! Precious has seemed to really enjoy all the stroking from head to tail and over the wings. I haven't gone under her wings though.:ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflanny Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Over the wings is fine I believe:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgASS Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 this is kind of an old post but somehow stumbled upon it... wow...i never would of imagined that! i 'pet' my little guy down his back and under his wings (mostly cuz i want him to be used to me touching him everywhere in case i need to for some reason) but i'll have to get out of that habit. willis is only 14 or so weeks old but i don't want to get in the habit now and regret it later! yet another reason why i love this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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