Hi all.

[SandyPandy]

Hi all, we are excited to be here.
I adopted for my hubby's xmas (as hes always wanted 1), a 7yr old male galah called Harry. And hes a delight and joy to be around. We've had him a week and he's doing so well. Bye for now.

 

[greys4u]

:welcomeflag:

 

[Tiel Feathers]

Harry is beautiful!

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcome

 

[CallieCadmoor]

What a beautiful birdie!

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[SandyPandy]

Thanks all,
Wee question for anyone..
Harry greets us when either 1 if us get home..hubby works from home and talks to him heaps and I let Harry out when I get home from and hes happy to come to us either climbs up or dances at ya feet and once I get him up and talk to him he does his garble talk and moves and asks for a kiss then takes a decent bite out of my lip nearly giving me a piercing on my lip!..and so what we have been doing is putting him in his cage once he bites hard..draws blood for time out. It seems when he gets rather boisterous on my hand waffling on & asks for a kiss gives him 1 then he tries to grab your month then climbs onto my shoulder and tastes face and then wham he bites either if us..

 

[iamwhoiam]

Welcome to AA.

 

[calibird]

Welcome to The Avenue.

 

[Macawnutz]

 

[sunnysmom]

Welcome!

 

[SandyPandy]

Thanks people

 

[Tara81]

Thanks all,
Wee question for anyone..
Harry greets us when either 1 if us get home..hubby works from home and talks to him heaps and I let Harry out when I get home from and hes happy to come to us either climbs up or dances at ya feet and once I get him up and talk to him he does his garble talk and moves and asks for a kiss then takes a decent bite out of my lip nearly giving me a piercing on my lip!..and so what we have been doing is putting him in his cage once he bites hard..draws blood for time out. It seems when he gets rather boisterous on my hand waffling on & asks for a kiss gives him 1 then he tries to grab your month then climbs onto my shoulder and tastes face and then wham he bites either if us..

I wouldn't let him near your face if he bites it... how often is he out of the cage per day? He could be biting for a lot of reasons. He could be overly excited to be let out of the cage, he could be upset he was in the cage so long.. he could have had bad experiences in the past with someone. Did his last owner mention this behaviour? I would try putting him on his play area for awhile when you first let him out of the cage, and just feed him treats without forcing anything on him.

you could mention his diet, cage size , toys, foraging opportunities, time asleep, time out of cage, if any other birds are nearby throughout the day , more information is needed.

 

[Jenphilly]

Welcome to AA!I I am the Adoption Coordinator for a, large and busy shelter.

I agree with advice above, you know he will bite, so simply avoid giving him the chance. He is being punished for something not his fault.

Cockatoos are exceptionally high maintenance and if someone is home, he should be out and engaged. Do you have a playstand to teach him independent play? Is his cage filled with toys and easy shred items?

Could you share a little about his daily routine? Sounds like you have some resentment or anger going on.... just need to determine what and rearrange your home and schedule to support the new baby in the family!

Congrats on the addition!

 

[Tara81]

Even my cockatiel is high maintenance because I only have one I have budgies but they are in quarenteen, one is hopefully getting over being sick. (Fingers crossed, he was sick for awhile but seems better the past week)

 

[JBosley]

Harry is gorgeous!
Welcome to AA.