mommy4jesus88 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 My new pet bird had been doing great, letting me pet him through the bars, eating out of my hand, etc but yesterday he seemed really moody for some reason and bit me first thing in the morning. I am getting him clipped tomorrow, and hope to start letting him out of the cage but now he has made be a bit nervous after the big cut he made on both sides of my finger!:ohmy: Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Don't let him know you are afraid of him or it could get worse. So he bit you thru the cage bars, some birds are territorial about their cage so if you invade that they take offense, let him come out on his own and see if he reacts differently. Sometimes birds can be moody and have bad days just like we do so learn the signs to be wary of and let him have his space if he wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 To really know why he bit you we would need to know what was going on when he bit you. If you were in the middle of scratching him and he just all of a sudden bit you then you might have wondered into a spot he didn't like of maybe you hit a pin feather. Act like it never happened, because if you have it in your head you will get bit you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 I agree, I need to not be scared. But as for what I did different than the days before, I have no idea. He had let me pet him a lot...I'm not even sure I had touched him much yet when he attacked. It's hard not to be scared now though, his beak is so long, thin and sharp...it's like a razor blade sliced me on both sides of my finger. And I don't even think he bit as hard as he could have. Today he gets his wings clipped, then we will be able to get him out of the cage and see how he does. Maybe he did just decide to guard his territory that time.:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hello MFJ88, Everyone has given great advice , but beware around his cage .They are very protective of it , this is the only piece of Real Estate they own .My Alexandrine was so bad , I had to have her cage in another room where she could not see it or get to it , if she were out she was on the playstand or on me . Also , don't be afraid , he will know it and it takes a long time to earn the trust factor again . Just stick your hand in , even with a towel if you have to but show him who the flock leader is .Bite the bullit , he is probably testing you .I would open the door and allow him to come out , then step him up.I hear Amazons are very nippy . Good luck , Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Got her beak, feet, & wings trimmed today - she (the vet THINKS it may be a girl) has been out walking around, steps up on my arm - seems to know the step up command, etc. Need to keep the bird outstretched on the end of my arm though, I am not real comfortable with it by my face. It really likes being out of the cage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I would keep her at arm's length until you feel more comfortable with her and learn to read her body language. Oh yes I would imagine she loved being out of the cage as they all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That is so good for you that you had a positive time with her and that you were brave enough to step her up , after the bite .Good for you !!! As said before Birds are wild , and they are going to bite , so as Judy said keep her/him at arms length. Keep up the good work .Hope it continues to be good. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The first thing to do is NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY. Birds bite for lots of reasons.You have not had him long at all and both of you have some adjusting to do. Try and judge his body language and notice little subtle signs that he does not wish to interact.My grey is quite loving first thing in the morning and last thing at night but inbetween is a bit of a hand full. I soon found out when to leave him alone. We have all been bitten at some time so welcome to the club.I notice you can step him up, brilliant. keep that up.It is always a good idea to keep parrots away from your face. Post edited by: she, at: 2008/09/17 21:44<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/09/17 21:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy4jesus88 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I still love my little bird. She's a sweetie and I know it's all going to take some time to adjust, for both of us. Thanks for all the info and support from this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thats good to know that she like to come out and you are handling her. Amazons are different from some of the other parrots because they are like bi-polar or something. One minute they are happy and having a good time, the next they seem to be mad at the world. They are also known to be big "displacement biters". If there is something on the other side of the room they don't like they bite you because they can't bite what is really bothering them. Because of this you don't want to shoulder them...don't want a bite to the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Amazons are not nippy I have a YCA and she has never ever bit me. she is the biggest cuddle muffin I own. Her body language is very easy to read and an Amazon will always warn before they bite if you see their tail open stay away they are not in the mood for pets. I can Touch fergie anwhere on her body but I know when she doesn't want it she will tell me and if I presist she will push my hand away with her beak. Amazons can bite mine doesn't but that come with training trust and love. Your Amazon is just a baby s/he needs to get out of that cage and start getting to know you and be played with allot she will become the sweetest bird with lots of handleing when s/he's young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajlinva Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I to have a DYH amazon and she has never bitten hard. She just takes my finger and nibbles with her tonge just flying! She is such a sweetie and loves to cuddle. She will be 1 year old on April 15th --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now