I'm in trouble now

[GreenWing]

Tiki and I have been making so much progress. I've been consistent with her, and I'm seeing less aggression and better behavior overall with positive reinforcement.

Today, Tiki was screeching for me when I was in another room. I call back to her by saying her name to let her know I hear her. I went into the room where she was and she flew at me, landing on my shoulder. She then bit my face -- not hard, though -- and I asked her to step up and she'd try to bite. She wouldn't step up so I went to grab her with my hand. I was saying "Ow" as I was doing this and she apparently didn't like it. She avoided my grab, flew down, and I went to get her. She then started screaming and ran/flapped away from me. She waddled into another room and I coaxed her there, and FINALLY was able to get her to step up. Now she is on her cage, completely ignoring me with her back turned to me, and if I approach, she'll freak out and flap/fly away, screaming. In her mind, it's like a lover's spat!

Tiki has wigged out like this before when I painted my fingernails. When will she get over these angry/hurt feelings that she is feeling? I'm speaking softly to her and doing our calls, and she still has her back to me. It's hilarious but I wonder if she will get over it. Does anyone have any advice/input? She is so ticked at me.

[Eurycerus]

Aww that's annoying. They really get into moods. I would just let her chill for a while :] She'll get over herself. What a little punk. Sounds like she wants space so I'd give it. Maybe target her someplace after a while and give her a treat for behaving nicely (if she does!).

My little beast has acted crazy before and then was fine the next day. Each time though I wonder if she'll act horrid forever or if it's just a passing thing. Probably like people they just get moody. I know I do!

I haven't gotten to the point where I feel like I can grab Nika without her hating me. We're getting there though. Tiki probably wasn't appreciative of your handling her like that.

[liz]

I scared Myrtle really bad one day. She ignored me for 10 days. Sometimes she would forget that she was mad at me and land on my shoulder. Once she realized what she did she flew away.

No cuddle, tickles or kisses for 10 days.

I went back to when I first brought her home. I just sort of worked around her and talked to everything else.

[Eurycerus]

I scared Myrtle really bad one day. She ignored me for 10 days.

Oh gosh what did you do to warrant such annoyance!

[liz]

She had been going into the laundry room and taking clothes off their hangers and throwing them to the floor where she pooped on them. So I put a sheer curtain in the doorway to keep her from flying in. I guess she figured out that the bottom was just hanging there and walked under it. I found her in there and tried to shoo her out like I did before without paying attention that she could not get out with the curtain there. She was panting by the time Dumby Mommy remembered.

10 days of punishment. She was not afraid of me she was holding a grudge.

[GreenWing]

Thank you to you both for your support. It's day two and I'm still getting the cold shoulder. She won't come out of her cage and she has this forlorn look on her face. Seriously, I should take a picture of her to share with you all, she looks so sad. How long will my punishment last? She's even acting weird around my spouse.

I'm talking sweetly to her, but giving her space. Do birds do this to other birds in their flock in the wild?

She had been going into the laundry room and taking clothes off their hangers and throwing them to the floor where she pooped on them. So I put a sheer curtain in the doorway to keep her from flying in. I guess she figured out that the bottom was just hanging there and walked under it. I found her in there and tried to shoo her out like I did before without paying attention that she could not get out with the curtain there. She was panting by the time Dumby Mommy remembered.

10 days of punishment. She was not afraid of me she was holding a grudge.

Whoa. Ten days! What a grudge! Birds are funny. They're not like dogs... they don't forgive or forget easily. I just hope Tiki will forgive me like Myrtle finally did you.

[Eurycerus]

Is she exhibiting any other signs? She could be sick you know... :/ Sudden change in behavior is pretty indicative. Is she fine in there when you're not bothering her? or is she constantly sullen?

My beast has gotten upset about something and been angry at me but she acted fine when left alone in her space. Playing or peeping cheerily.

[GreenWing]

No, I don't think she's sick, but angry/upset with me. She's just starting to show signs of rebonding... she is taking treats from my hand and calls for me when I'm in another room. It's a start!

Our winged beasts are so moody, aren't they? I was told hen Senegals are easier... nope, don't think so. Does your Nika do this, too? Has been been ticked at you like this before?

Tiki will be getting her checkup soon with the avian vet; it's due time.

[Eurycerus]

Yeah they sure are. I honestly am not totally sure Nika is a girl but that's okay. Nika threw a hissy fit that my boyfriend was over. He was napping so I took her out and she constantly tried to bite me and stared at him angrily, leaning in a flight stance. If she could fly she would've launched at him. (Side note, she launched and flew yesterday randomly, she didn't get lift but she flew a few inches off the carpet for a solid three meters in the house, it was crazy!) Now that I think about it she was crankier than usual for a full week with me. She would nip my hand and face just out of anger I suppose. I was getting pretty annoyed and Dave came up again the following weekend (last weekend) and she was totally charming and reverted to her normal behavior. I guess she got over herself.

[GreenWing]

Nika sounds like she really loves you... wants your attention and is jealous of your BF. Nika sees you as her mate.

Tiki has nipped me out of irritation, too. She was ticked I didn't do what she wanted me to do, so she nipped me... it didn't hurt, though. Senegals are aggressive little guys, they need constant training. To her credit, Tiki is showing a lot of improvement in behavior.

Oh, Tiki has forgiven me FINALLY. Last night she stepped up and now things are completely back to normal. She is letting me kiss her! I did it with treats and food. They are very food oriented. Despite being angry at me, she'd take treats from my hand. I just build on that and she's now preening me lol