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Untouchable parrot?

Postby Kath » Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:37 pm

Hello,
So here's the thing: We own Ako for half a year now and I think he's tame already. He usually comes when I call him, doesn't poop on me (well, most of times, sometimes happens tough), take food from my hand, when taking bath, I have to be with him, otherwise won't go into the water, and when wet, he comes to my shoulder and drying himself with my sweater (looks so cute ;p). He allows us to touch his beak, there's no reaction to that. But when we want to "go further", he bites. Not realy hard, but just doesn't let us to touch even his head. Is he a non-cuddly parrot or he needs more time? I've heard lovebirds are difficult birds and I think we make progress fast but I'd like to know your opinion as well :)

Best regards,
Kath :swaying:
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Re: Untouchable parrot?

Postby Ashleighdale » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:36 pm

hi! I'm not sure about love birds, but with parakeets i have always heard that the biting will continue only if you react to it.My parakeets used to bite me every time i tried to pet them, but i just kept at it and they finally realized that the biting wasn't working,and they stopped! I know they felt safe with me because they came to me, they sat on my shoulder and they played with my hair. Not sure what that was all about. Does Ako seem distressed when you try to rub his head? Possibly he is just being difficult because it sounds like he trusts and loves you already!
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