jshaw2010
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Oct 17, 2022 10:30:27 GMT -7
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Post by jshaw2010 on Oct 17, 2022 10:30:27 GMT -7
My wife and I are new owners of a 35 yr old male African grey due to death in the family. Boo for some reason will bite any female that tries to handle or even pet him. My wife has much more interaction with him than I do due to my work, but he will still bite her if he gets the opportunity. We have had him for 3 months now. I try to hand him to her, I hold her hand when he is on my arm, and he still tries to bite her. Will he sooner or later let her get close or will he remain like this? My wife loves him and we can't understand why he dislikes all female humans. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by Jane on Oct 17, 2022 11:30:47 GMT -7
Hello and welcome to the forum.
They can be like this. It isn't unusual for them to prefer men over women or vice versa, or just behave differently with each family member regardless of who spends the most time with them. They can also be jealous. At the moment he is not wanting you to hand him to your wife so rather than attempting that she could try just offering treats and concentrate on that for now. Also tell Boo firmly "no biting".
Jane
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Oct 20, 2022 10:41:26 GMT -7
Post by Haz on Oct 20, 2022 10:41:26 GMT -7
My male CAG was jealous of my husband. If my husband put his hand on me, the bird would attack him. He died young so we don't know if he would have got over his jealousy. Chyloe prefers me but didn't mind sitting on my husband.
Haz
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Post by Thomas on Nov 3, 2022 13:41:01 GMT -7
They can be like this, unfortunately. I have had Sheeba for nearly 12 years and she will bite my wife seemingly for fun. Try offering treats and keep at it.
Thomas
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Nov 3, 2022 16:20:16 GMT -7
Post by Adele on Nov 3, 2022 16:20:16 GMT -7
My female only likes women and will bite men. She'll even accept scratches from women she doesn't know, but a man or child putting a finger in her cage is asking for a serious bite!!
My son loves her and gives her treats all the time, but she still hasn't warmed up to him. She will take the treat from him, but try to bite if he finger reaches in too far.
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