Or be like me and let him have his way. Today he continued. Watch Queue Queue Paula told me that when the bird puts her claw in her mouth it means she might be nervous, but what does beak rubbing mean? I don't know if this thing is like cats, rubbing their cheeks on thinks because they want to leave their sent, or just because. So you also respond by petting her and reassuring her that he/she can trust you.
Cockatoos are extremely intelligent, more like a 4-5 year old human child who is like a little individual that only knows how to be playful and naughty. This is part of a mating pattern! For eg. Cockatiel "Scruffy"You should also make sure that your Quaker has something to file his beak on. Thanked 35,306 Times in 11,015 Posts Thanked 60,543 Times in 18,697 Posts At that point, you know he needs a moment to compose himself. RIP)
beak rubbing/wiping, beak tapping, and biting an object reeatedly are ways to claim territory, but they have different implications-\ wiping/rubbing is to claim an object they love. Your bird is showing affection towards you. It sounds to me like beak maintenance, and not something to worry about. Welcome to the forum!Quaker Peppy (RIP my sweet pea), CAG Allie, dogs Wanda and Bonnie, feral kitties Cleo and Antoinette, mice Charlotte and Emily, née Jake and ElwoodHi Nicolew39 and welcome to you and your little master. Not having a proper place for rubbing her beak may have something to do with what's going on or it may not, but she needs this, in any case. He has been with me for 4 days. Day #3 (today) was more beak rubbing, and a few more threats. Your bird likes you. he's also regurgitating his food to me... it's so hard because after him being a mean bird for like a month n now being sweet again I feel bad not allowing it...but I want to know what's best for him I would take it as an indication that he's well on the way to getting comfortable with you - no small feat after only a few days! Also, she is not at all on a proper diet so it's not impossible that she is having health issues from no proper nutrition. You can work at moving the Parrot when this happens - like a ten minute 'time out!' Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts often, i'll have a conure on either shoulder, both wiping! And if he's regurgitating for you, yes, you might want to let him cool foo for a minute. She keeps rubbing her beak on the side of her food/water bowl and on any surface that she is sitting on. He is approximately 9 years old. He's only known me since Tuesday! Welcome Guest. Is that what this is? I'd say beak rubbing is okay... to a point. RIP), Suzie (Male cockatiel. Day #2 (Thursday) he only threatened to bite a few times, but was much more cooperative and the session ended with the beak rubbing on my hand. Side note: Training day #1 (Wednesday) he drew blood, but eventually stepped up and accepted his treat. Thanked 29,506 Times in 10,035 Posts Should I let this continue? He's only known me since Tuesday! Beak rubbing Is that a behaviour I should not allow ????.. Combined with his body language at the time, this seems to be an affectionate behavior. years.Maya (Female Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Jolly (Male Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Bixby (Male, red-sided eclectus.
Yesterday (training session #2) he started rubbing his beak on my hand. Is that a behaviour I should not allow ????.. Bonnie (quaker parrot), Pinky (Bourke's parrot), R.I.P. We have had three training sessions together with him and my other two birds. He'll wreck your life for the next ??
they'll do it on shoulders, a fave toy or perch. They love to keep it trim and shiny. Bella rubbing her beak on me. he's also regurgitating his food to me... it's so hard because after him being a mean bird for like a month n now being sweet again I feel bad not allowing it...but I want to know what's best for him
Okay so my Chappo has defiantly gotten over his little mean streak..i think it had a lot to do with ensuring he got a good night sleep every night.. anyway.. now he is acting super lovey with me..always rubbing his beak on me.. what does that mean ????? You'll know it if it starts feeling a bit too... vigorous and intense. my little canary, Zeke has been rubbing his beak on this one perch and i'm not sure why?