KNestor
Baby Bird
Comet came falling into our family
Joined: May 2005
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Post by KNestor on May 30, 2005 18:59:03 GMT -7
I am curious about biting. I am not very concerned about me since I know at some point I'm going to get bit but I have a 12 year old son who loves our rescured friend Comet and do not want him to get injured.
When people talk about biting how serious is it. Are we talking about pinching or deep cuts? I've seen Comet tear through nuts like they were made of paper. Will a grey go after your hand like that? We are taking our sweet time with him getting use to us.
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Preston
Super Talker
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on May 30, 2005 19:48:10 GMT -7
Your last sentence is your answer. Pete will go ffrom flicking his beak into forefinger never putting in his mouth, to little dent producing pinches. If your late with his food or come home later than usuall you may get a little bloody bite, but Pete has never went for bone. I'd keep your son at bay until you know his moods. He can hang out with comet (Great Name) and talk to him though.
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ranae
Weaned Todd
Okay, I'm ready for my close-up! I've always thought my right side was the most photogenic!
Joined: March 2005
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Post by ranae on May 30, 2005 19:58:18 GMT -7
I agree. Pearl has gotton me good a few times, although she has never drawn blood. I have to say, an angry bite does hurt though, blood or not. As suggested, take your time and things should be okay. With Pearl, the only time she bit was when she was settling in. Now, she's a little angel...haha. Good luck!
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Post by Africanewbie on May 31, 2005 2:39:54 GMT -7
In trying to hand tame Trinie, I was biten several times which drew blood. The force applied by their beaks is very strong and the bite can be very painful. The tips of their beaks is what causes the rips and punctures. I would agree with Preston and keep your your son's hands away from the bird until it's been hand tamed.
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Post by Kittykat on May 31, 2005 14:18:27 GMT -7
Koda is a big bitter meanie. He still is only handled if he wants to be which so far has been three times. He once climbed down his cage and walked across the room and bit my 2 year old nephew. Then he ran back and went in his cage. When he bites me he doesn't draw blood but it hurts a lot and leaves a red mark for a few hours. He bites other adults male or female and draws a lot of blood. He just stares up at them and wonders why they aren't upset. I think he thinks its some weird game. All I know is if he did do a serious "in danger" bite I wouldn't be suprised if he took off someones finger.
Kittykat
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Steph
Weaned Todd
Joined: April 2005
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Post by Steph on Jun 1, 2005 5:10:21 GMT -7
Hiya,
Thier bites seem to vary from friendly nibbles to evil ones! Silver has tricked me three times by climbing nicely on to my finger, then turning and biting my hand. She bites and doesn't let go. It's not actually the point of the beak that's the worst - that just leaves a prick. She grinds the bottom beak against the top which takes a chunk out. Then the hangs on and won't let go til I fling my arm around. I aim aiming to let her do it and say 'no' next time - and not react! It does leave a nasty cut though - which swells up and goes slightly purple for a few hors. The scap is deep though and my last one has taken 3 weeks to heal and has left a scar.
Be careful with the kids but don't let it scare you - if you are taking your time with gaining trust there is no reason for your bird to start biting. If you fear her she will sense it. Silver has had a bit of a hard time and has some behaviour problems but if your bird is happy and trusts you she should be fine x
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MJ
Weaned Todd
Pete
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Post by MJ on Jun 6, 2005 11:06:44 GMT -7
Be very carefull with kids around him, every grey is an individual and I am too trying to understand mine. Some times he is such a sweetheart - he kisses me , let's me to pet him, and other times I just have to close his door and let him be. I am finding out a lot, how to read his body language, for example : when his pupils gets so tiny *** it is time to back up. [glow=red,2,300]But I love my little moody monster[/glow]
Good luck, it takes a lot of time and love.....
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Post by lidiam on Jun 6, 2005 11:59:42 GMT -7
I've had Joshua for nearly sixteen years and although he is a sweetheart now, I have permanent scarring on my fingers and hands (and one on my shoulder) from when he was anything but! I think everyone with a parrot is going to experience a really bad bite from time to time. We do not understand one another as humans well enough to avoid arguments, so cross-species understanding is bound to be problematic, especially when we anthropomorphise our companion animals so much! Lidia  |
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