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Post by feathered friend on Nov 9, 2005 6:42:57 GMT -7
Weve had our cag since she was 4 months old. She will be 2 in march. The problem is, this little baby of ours who used to be so loving is now biting me every chance she gets without warning. I know her age may have something to do with it, but I cant lie she bit me so hard this morning that Im starting to fear her. Will this behaviour change? Will she go back to the way she used to be? The weird thing is I can usually read her pretty well and now I cant. She just bites with no puffiness or any kind of warning. What happened to my pride and joy? At this point I dont even want to give her one on one time because I know she's going to bite me. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Nothing has changed in the household or anything of that nature so thats not an issue. Shes just being very very naughty. How do I deal with this?  |
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Post by Jane on Nov 9, 2005 7:32:28 GMT -7
It could well be her age as this is a typical time for them to try to assert themselves and it can come over as aggression. It is sometimes called the"terrible twos" and is thought to correspond to the time when, in the wild, they would leave the family group.
She is probably also picking up the fact that you are starting to feel nervous of her and this will make her worse.
I went through a period like this with Monty, he was really quite unpleasant for a while but is now a most docile Grey.
There is topic about biting in the FAQ section which might be of help.
Jane
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Post by lidiam on Nov 9, 2005 7:44:43 GMT -7
I second that. Joshua, who is sixteen now, went through this at around that age. He was so vile that I actually considered finding him a new home as I thought he just didn't like me anymore! He got through it, though, and like Monty, he is now a lovely mild-mannered fellow. He still has his 'bitey' moments, but then he is a parrot (a beak on wings)! Stick with it, don't lose your temper and shout or punish him, just wait him out. He will come through it. Lidia  |
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Post by featheredfriend on Nov 9, 2005 7:51:45 GMT -7
Thank you both for your advice. It has really upset me that she's been so bad. As long as I know that this is a stage and that she will indeed get past it, I will deal with it. Like the above post said, I too was considering a new home for her. She calls and calls for me "mama mama" and it kills me that if I go to get her she will just bite me again.
How long does this stage last?
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Post by patty on Nov 9, 2005 8:16:26 GMT -7
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Post by feathered friend on Nov 9, 2005 8:24:10 GMT -7
THANK U SO MUCH for that link. I just read it and am able to understand it more. Again THANK YOU!!!!! ;D
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Post by Deneen on Nov 9, 2005 11:16:57 GMT -7
LOL, that article even sounds like my soon to be (01-06-2006) 5 year old Rosebud...  is she in a leave me alone mood this week... Then when I walk away to go in the kitchen after she nips me and and says Go On Get she screams... I am sorry Dee... HAHAHAHAHA.... |
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Post by Africanewbie on Nov 10, 2005 5:11:10 GMT -7
Most babies from a year and under are beautiful, gentle and cuddly but as they mature their demeanor changes, as has been said the "terrible two's" begin and if not handled correctly behavior issues may develope.
At two, she is becoming an adult and is trying to assert herself and her dominance. It is imperative that you take control and not allow her to rule of the hen house.
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Post by graybird on Nov 10, 2005 17:52:29 GMT -7
That is the age were most birds are given up becaues of this.
As it saids in a articl at this poit in the wild grey would mate new friends and more away from the paronts. This is very bad in a home becaues the bird is going to see you as mom still and he is now going to want to fined and mate and new friends and want nothing to do with you. (this is why I always hate it when people get birds so yong)
Now you must not be scared of him and try to fined new ways to handel him with out getting bitton and do not get mad just try to see it the way he does. I mean try to think about how you would fell if you had to live with your mom forever. He may turn arond one day. Good luck
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Post by traci on Nov 21, 2005 21:29:57 GMT -7
phewwwww im glad that i have atleast one more yr to enjoy the loveable side of Boo b4 we hit the terrible 2 stages.......
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is she in a leave me alone mood this week... Then when I walk away to go in the kitchen after she nips me and and says Go On Get she screams... I am sorry Dee... HAHAHAHAHA....
