Oh Noo?????????????

[Jackson312]

Another 11 year old. Again, i would do things that i REALLY shouldn't be allowed to do. All i can say is that the bird would be veeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyy happy!

[Sierra2012]

ahhh, thank you for explaining. it must be difficult for her, her family being evicted; but taking it out on your bird which had been in an abusive home (correct me if im wrong.) before you? she probably doesn't understand that part, but just in general....

i hope your situation gets better - your birds' and your friends'!

Well so far the new rule is being inforced by every adult in the house makeing it where the little girl isnt alowed around my bird period.....So thats a good thing Sierra seems to be doing ok she is playing with the other kids talking and dancing away so hopefully thiings stay this way and I dont have to choose to kick anyone out

[liz]

There are more kids? Well thankfully your baby is not afraid of all kids.

[GreenWing]

Honestly,

That brat and her family are guests in your home who should be grateful you helped them and let them stay.
Talk to her parents and tell them exactly whats going on.
Tell them they'll have to leave if their daughter doesn't smarten up.
No ifs ands or buts---if she doesn't behave you put their stuff out on the lawn and lock the door.

You owe them nothing and certainly should not put up with this violation of your home/family and the disrespect to both you and your bird. You are risking long-term damage to your cockatoo, who is depending on you to protect her---and you're failing on that point which is worse because she's a rescue..

Just because you've known someone for X amount of years and they're friends doesn't mean you let them get away with murder and walk all over you. Friendship isn't a license for a free-for-all and mistreating you and yours.

Your friend's job is to discipline and control her child, just like its yours to protect your animals.

+1,000

Sierra2012, I am disgusted by how your parrot was treated, the poor thing. You're doing a very kind thing by providing a place for your homeless friends, but if I were in your shoes and a brat kid did that to my Tiki, that brat would be out the door, pronto.

Good luck to you in your situation and I hope it improves. 'Hope Sierra is doing okay.

[Elizebird]

A man I know teased my 'too a bunch, not exactly the smartest thing to do with a bird already uncomfortable with men.

He's the only person my bird will leap off my arm and run at with his wings outstretched and crest in the it.

Sorry I don't have any advice, but parrots have good memories and it will probably take a lot of work on your and the little girl's part to earn even a small amount of trust from your 2 again.

[paper_lantern]

Try showing her pictures of the damage a large 'too can do

I feel for you. I wouldn't be able to handle it, first because I'm not good with kids (at all, I much prefer my animals). Also, my niece comes over sometimes, she's 11 as well, and she always sticks her fingers in Chubbie's cage trying to poke him, she teases him with his toys, etc. I've told her to stop but whenever I turn my back she does it again. One time Chubby got her good (for a little bird he has a BIG bite). Her parents are upset with me because I "let the bird bite her". Oh well.

I hope you can resolve this issue, maybe your 'too will resolve it for you

[liz]

Try showing her pictures of the damage a large 'too can do

I feel for you. I wouldn't be able to handle it, first because I'm not good with kids (at all, I much prefer my animals). Also, my niece comes over sometimes, she's 11 as well, and she always sticks her fingers in Chubbie's cage trying to poke him, she teases him with his toys, etc. I've told her to stop but whenever I turn my back she does it again. One time Chubby got her good (for a little bird he has a BIG bite). Her parents are upset with me because I "let the bird bite her". Oh well.

I hope you can resolve this issue, maybe your 'too will resolve it for you

Tell her parents that if they do not control her that the next time you will bite her.

[Elizebird]

Try showing her pictures of the damage a large 'too can do

I feel for you. I wouldn't be able to handle it, first because I'm not good with kids (at all, I much prefer my animals). Also, my niece comes over sometimes, she's 11 as well, and she always sticks her fingers in Chubbie's cage trying to poke him, she teases him with his toys, etc. I've told her to stop but whenever I turn my back she does it again. One time Chubby got her good (for a little bird he has a BIG bite). Her parents are upset with me because I "let the bird bite her". Oh well.

I hope you can resolve this issue, maybe your 'too will resolve it for you

Tell her parents that if they do not control her that the next time you will bite her.

I went to horse back riding stable this summer for fun with some girl friends, and they was actually a person who broke young horses there. Apparently it's very important for the ((very large)) horses to know who's dominant - and we think a parrot can do serious damage - and so when a horse bites her, she actually bites them back.

[marie83]

I went to horse back riding stable this summer for fun with some girl friends, and they was actually a person who broke young horses there. Apparently it's very important for the ((very large)) horses to know who's dominant - and we think a parrot can do serious damage - and so when a horse bites her, she actually bites them back.

Seriously? she wants reporting to someone, if they kick does she kick back too?
I used to ride/break and there is no need to treat a horse like that.

[liz]

Love, care and respect are all that is needed.