|
|
Post by Rich on Jan 24, 2005 4:23:23 GMT -7
Hi guys,
what do these HEAVY clicks mean? Merlin will occasionally make these heavy clicking noises - usually just 2 of them. We thought it may be when he is annoyed, but we are not sure. If it is him being annoyed, then I am guessing we ignor them if we are trying to get him to step up, or a sometihng like that, as we would be giving into him and he would get his own way - therefor he will think he is boss - is that correct?
Another thing we are not too sure about is a diet issue. Jane (if you read this) , you said about there being a potential problem with peanuts in their shells.........is this the case for all nuts in shells, like almonds? We had some left over from christmas, so can he get inside these himself if he wants to? Are hazel and walnuts ok, inc their shells?
|
|
|
|
Post by Jane on Jan 24, 2005 5:18:17 GMT -7
The beak clicks are normal, it is something they do and is quite separate from the beak grinding sort of noise. Monty does it more than Mitzi and he often does it before taking food I am offering him but he does it other times as well.
Regarding the nuts, peanuts are the most likely source but it can be present in other nuts, particularly brazil nuts. African Greys can't get into brazil nuts but they can get into almonds. Obviously we are talking about risk factors here rather than any definite contamination but to be really safe it might be best to avoid all nuts in the shell.
Jane
|
|
|
|
Post by Rich on Jan 25, 2005 11:55:34 GMT -7
thanks Jane, but why does he do this? Is it impatience, or just something they do for no particular reason?
|
|
|
|
Post by Jane on Jan 25, 2005 12:32:36 GMT -7
I don't think it is impatience or annoyance.
Monty does it (and he also does them two at a time!) in particular when I am offering food, almost like a ritual that he thinks he has to go through. I offer him the food, he does two clicks and then he takes it. Other times he just does it for no apparent reason.
I think it is most likely just something they do.
Jane
|
|
Preston
Super Talker
NEED HELP? WE WILL ANSWER AS FAST AS WE CAN (Note: Preston passed away in 2012. We hold his memories dearly, he was a great person and super moderator.)
Sisika and Pete
Joined: January 2005
Posts: 5,912
|
Post by Preston on Jan 25, 2005 13:54:40 GMT -7
Pete makes those sounds just before receiving a hand out. Romeo, our Senegal does it also. I take it as an agreement that it's ok to take from me. I also consider it as a thank-you.
|
|
|
|
Post by Rich on Jan 26, 2005 13:38:42 GMT -7
Brilliant !! I am just pleased he isnt getinf annoyed with us. I will pay more attention to it now then, to see when exactly he does it
thanks
|
|
KikosMom
Baby Bird
Kiko
Joined: January 2005
Posts: 11
|
Post by KikosMom on Jan 28, 2005 15:57:54 GMT -7
I'm just wondering if the clicks you are talking about are made with his beak, or are they from his throat? Kiko makes VERY LOUD noises, but not with his beak. I don't know how to explain them, but clicking may be a good way. Kiko makes these loud noises when we are not paying attention to him, or when there is alot of noise from everyone else in the house. Anyway, i was just wondering if this was the same thing you are talking about.
|
|
Lisagail
Weaned Todd
Abby's #2 Mommy
Joined: January 2005
Posts: 51
|
Post by Lisagail on Feb 2, 2005 5:38:54 GMT -7
This is really interesting to me.
Abby makes a 'thank you' noise as well, a little whistle. I take it to mean 'thank you' because she only makes that specific noise when we offer her something to eat. Right before she takes it, she whistles this cute whistle. I always say, "You're welcome!"
She clicks and grinds her beak, too. The grinding seems to mean "I am extremely happy" while the clicks have different meanings, most good.
I realized at some point I was anthropomorphizing. (Ok, I was accused of it.) So, I was very interested in knowing that other people attribute their birds' sounds to seemlingly human feelings, too.
|
|
|
|
Post by lidiam on Mar 16, 2005 7:57:34 GMT -7
Joshua does clicks when he wants me to turn lights on or off. If it is past his bedtime, for instance, he says "goodnight" and then makes the lightswitch clicking sound. Likewise, when I come into him in the morning, he makes the clicking sound to remind me to open the curtains to let light in.
Could the clicks be associated with something other than food? Perhaps they are mimicry of some sort.
Lidia
|
|
|
|
Post by mannie on Mar 16, 2005 11:47:06 GMT -7
I am new to africans but Jack does it when he is eating. I was told by the lady I got it from he does it when he wants some loving  |
|
Shaky
Weaned Todd
ReALiSm
Joined: January 2005
Posts: 45
|
Post by Shaky on Mar 16, 2005 15:17:31 GMT -7
Hello all  My Tiko always does these click click noises when he resting or just about to fall asleep, i read somewhere that it is also a sigh of happiness.... |
|
