6 YR. OLD PARROT HAS TURNED AGAINST ME

PAULA
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6 YR. OLD PARROT HAS TURNED AGAINST ME Jan 26, 2005 11:47:37 GMT -7

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Post by PAULA on Jan 26, 2005 11:47:37 GMT -7

MY BEAUTIFUL ASHLEY WHOM I'VE HAD FOR 6 YRS.,OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS HAS TURNED AGAINST ME.
I WAS ONCE HER PREFERRED FLOCK MEMBER AND NOW SHE BITES AND ATTACKS ME, I CAN'T EVEN CHANGE HER FOOD OR WATER WITHOUT FEARING SHE'S GOING TO BITE.
I DID GET DIVORCED LAST YR.AND NOW IN A DIFFERENT
HOME SETTING.
ASHLEY USED TO BITE MY EX.,SO I KNOW IT'S NOT BECAUSE SHE MISSES HIM

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6 YR. OLD PARROT HAS TURNED AGAINST ME Jan 26, 2005 12:24:14 GMT -7

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Post by Jane on Jan 26, 2005 12:24:14 GMT -7

It sounds like a combination of sexual maturity and the change in circumstances. Reaching sexual maturity can make them aggressive and you have also gone through a change in your personal circumstances as well as a change of location. These changes will have been stressful, for both you and Ashley, but parrots, especially greys, are very empathetic and she will also have picked up any changes in you.
Try to watch her body language and avoid getting bitten. Hopefully it is a phase which will pass.

Jane

Last Edit: Jan 26, 2005 12:25:48 GMT -7 by Jane

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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	6 YR. OLD PARROT HAS TURNED AGAINST ME Jan 26, 2005 17:31:19 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Preston on Jan 26, 2005 17:31:19 GMT -7 Everything is different to her, as it is to you. She may just miss him! Who else is left to terrorize! Just kidding. Your in the start over stage, let her settle in.
	Pete - CAG Sisika - CAG Andi - TAG (I will always love you) "Live your life so that you wouldn't be afraid to sell the family parrot to the town gossip" Will Rogers 1879 - 1935 TOO LATE!

Post by PAULA on Jan 26, 2005 11:47:37 GMT -7

Post by Jane on Jan 26, 2005 12:24:14 GMT -7

Post by Preston on Jan 26, 2005 17:31:19 GMT -7