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Post by notveryniceguy on Jul 29, 2017 8:16:20 GMT -7
Hey guys, i'm very new in this forum and dont have much experience on parrot, i have 6months old grey, he loves to stand on my shoulders but sometimes he's very aggressive, he bite my ears very hard, i cant touch his wings, legs, he only steps up or flies to me whenever he wants, he bites and also sound very angry, please help. Thanks
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Post by beakertrout on Jul 29, 2017 8:49:51 GMT -7
Welcome!
My advice is to not let your bird shoulder sit until the privilege is earned.
Beaker rode around on my hand or arm for over 18 months before he was allowed to sit on my shoulders.
Any part connected to me is off limits.
A few shirts I have (rags now) are missing their collars which is ok.
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Post by Jane on Jul 29, 2017 12:32:30 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum.
He is biting so don't let him on your shoulder, this is giving him control and he is likely to lunge and bite anything he can reach. (As you have found, they can bite very hard)
African Greys can be fussy about where they can be touched and who can touch them, so that isn't unusual. Just go at his pace.
Try having step up training sessions somewhere he is less familiar with. Be consistent and firm and give him lots of praise when he steps up.
Jane
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patch
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Post by patch on Jul 29, 2017 15:53:38 GMT -7
Position, vis-a-vis their humans, is VERY important! By letting him on your shoulder, you are granting him equal status to yours (his head is at the same level as your head). This is not permissible. Status in the "flock" is everything with parrots. You MUST let him know his rank is lower than yours. Fortunately for us, parrots have an understanding of "pecking order" which is very clear. You should still greet him whenever you return home, and say how long you will be gone when you leave--this is just basic parrot etiquette. Seems silly, but it IS very important to them! They are flock animals, and are most comfortable when they know their place within the group and will be happy when that is well defined. As with children, they will constantly challenge you. Good luck with your baby! Apply patience and love. When mine is being simply impossible, I can break the tension by just laughing at him.
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Post by notveryniceguy on Jul 31, 2017 2:56:11 GMT -7
Thank you guys for your advices, i think i should spend more time getting information and training him
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