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Post by Iching989 on Apr 13, 2005 20:29:47 GMT -7
"As to Freddie the posturing grey, I have learned how do deal with this not-so-subtle power play. "UP, Freddie," I say, pushing firmly at his lower abdomen with the side of my right hand and simultaneously using my famous Left Hand Distraction Technique. This is a highly technical maneuver which entails suddenly waving my left hand in the air at the same split second that I push with my right. The parrot is generally so distracted by the silliness with my left hand that it forgets what it was trying to accomplish and steps right up on my hand. Then I, always the graceful winner, lavishly praise the bird for its good manners. In this way, I have circumvented the standoff without anything happening that would necessitate my reprimand. The confrontation has been resolved without violence, and I have won this round."
i would like to know what is this technique. My old meyers parrot use to test me like 24/7 and got grown attached to my father. And i would really appreciate if some can either tell wat this move is, or give me another way to avoid/handle this situation. Cuz im a big screw-up when i comes to tests, because I'm currently thinking of getting a timneh grey.
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Post by Jane on Apr 14, 2005 0:24:04 GMT -7
It is to prevent a bird from biting. Using one hand for the bird to step onto, a small object is held in the other hand and presented just in front of the beak, to distract the bird. Because the bird is surprised it will step up and get lots of praise and if it does bite, it will bite the object rather than you.
Jane
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Steph
Weaned Todd
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Post by Steph on Apr 21, 2005 5:48:48 GMT -7
Hello, I am new to this forum and am really hoping you can help me with my unsettled grey. She is 22 years old and I adopted her from her original owner about a year ago. 6 months ago we moved home and since then she has become very stressed. She has started screaming and biting. She is very attached to my husband but has even started nipping him a bit now. When she goes for me she means it - I have some nasty scars. recently I have been trying to win the power back. She is much better and the screaming has improved loads. She follow me all round the house and knows comands like 'come on' and 'no'. My next challenge is to get the confidence to hold her again. I have seen the'left hand technique' which I want to try but I'm sure my body language will show her that I'm nervous of being bitten. Any advice?? Thanks!  TEXT |
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Post by Jane on Apr 21, 2005 6:55:58 GMT -7
She had a major upheaval in her life, shortly followed by another one and this has left her unsettled, and unsure of you.
She will be able to pick up the fact that you are nervous of her so you must try to be positive around her. Maintain eye contact with her, this should help to show her that you are confident. Speak to her in a calm but firm voice and give lots of praise for good behaviour.
Jane
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BellaBird
Weaned Todd
Bellabird
Joined: March 2005
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Post by BellaBird on Apr 21, 2005 9:38:15 GMT -7
Bella is very attached to me, but she's terrified of my husband (and puffs up like the Michelin man whenever he comes near, as if she's really scary).  He really wants to bond with her and spends lots of time talking to her and feeding her, but she's usually opposed to him holding her. He usually gets a sharp nip when his fingers are in her personal space. I have told him that she senses he is afraid and that it's a "power thing." He doesn't want to be bitten, since it hurts and all, so he tries the same distraction technique described, but he wears an oven mitt. This way he is not afraid of being bitten, and Bella realizes that he is a confident member of our flock. Perhaps if you're afraid of being bitten, this will help. Just make sure the oven mitt is not brightly colored or patterned, or your bird might go after it. |
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Steph
Weaned Todd
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Post by Steph on Apr 26, 2005 8:27:02 GMT -7
Thank you. I have tried wearing black gloves but she looked terrified and ran away from me. If I sit on the sofa and talk to her lots when shes out she has started flying over to me and sitting on my lap. I am trying to gain confidence and show her that I'm not nervous of her.
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He really wants to bond with her and spends lots of time talking to her and feeding her, but she's usually opposed to him holding her. He usually gets a sharp nip when his fingers are in her personal space.