Hormones are out of control right now

[CrazyBirdChick]

It’s good practise. You should towel the little monster so he remembers your not a push over (even tho you are ) he’ll be fine and conditioning them to a towel is a good thing.

At first you don’t even have to grab him. Just throw the towel over him and scoop up the whole bundle.

Ok! I will do it next time!

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Familyof12]

For me, a thick towel was the answer, blocking the attack and then scooping him up and putting him in his cage for a time-out.

I found this to be the safest for everyone too. I've got it down now the birds just freeze and wait to be picked up. They know the drill.

 

[Perriewinkle]

I agree with the towel. I do and do not understand your nervousness towards it, as Jon said, pick up the whole bundle. If blu is really into it, he will be biting and grinding on the towel and not you. win win =)

 

[Mizzely]

Toweling is something I hated too but honestly it isn't that bad for either bird or person. I have had to towel Bobber plenty of times for his safety, and I often have to towel both boys to get them into the travel cage. The only time I worry about it now is when they are on the cages and can get a grip. Balance of grabbing and not squishing lol

 

[JLcribber]

Toweling is something I hated too but honestly it isn't that bad for either bird or person. I have had to towel Bobber plenty of times for his safety, and I often have to towel both boys to get them into the travel cage. The only time I worry about it now is when they are on the cages and can get a grip. Balance of grabbing and not squishing lol

Yea. Even grabbing the little buggers without a towel. You get pretty good/quick at just snagging them while they're standing there and using the "cup" to hold them. They get used to that to and after a while they hardly even react.

 

[Mizzely]

Yea. Even grabbing the little buggers without a towel. You get pretty good/quick at just snagging them while they're standing there and using the "cup" to hold them. They get used to that to and after a while they hardly even react.

I am not that brave yet lol.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

I tried it today but I missed. I didn't get him quick enough. The 2nd time I kind of pinned him down (very very lightly) and before I could scoop him, he flew away to his cage. But at least he realizes now that I'm packing heat. Lol. I hope to get better with practice. Thanks again!!

 

[Mizzely]

yeah there is a difference between letting a bird be a bird and have freedoms, etc, and letting a bird be a complete jerk!

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

yeah there is a difference between letting a bird be a bird and have freedoms, etc, and letting a bird be a complete jerk!

I didn't know we had any options? I thought birds just are jerks sometimes and that's the way it is.

 

[Mizzely]

I didn't know we had any options? I thought birds just are jerks sometimes and that's the way it is.

I said COMPLETE jerk They will always be jerks

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

There has to be a balance between being just a jerk and being a complete jerk....

 

[Mizzely]

There has to be a balance between being just a jerk and being a complete jerk....

Exactly LOL

 

[JLcribber]

Almost like a spoiled entitled teenager.

 

[Ribbit21]

How old is Jasper now, @Ribbit21 ?

He's 6 yrs old.

 

[Fritzgerald16]

But at least he realizes now that I'm packing heat. Lol.

There has to be a balance between being just a jerk and being a complete jerk....

I am literally laughing out loud! This thread is hilarious because it's SO true!

 

[Mizzely]

He's 6 yrs old.

Jingo too! May 6th

 

[sunnysmom]

Thanks again, Michelle! Is this the herb salad Discounted Bird Food you were talking about?

I'm afraid I don't think I could cut the lights by 2 hours because he wouldn't have enough time to eat dinner. I'll cut it back by an hour tonight and see if that helps.

I appreciate all the help so far! Thanks everyone!!!

Yes, that's it.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

Ok so.. I've been putting him to bed earlier and arming myself with a towel, draped over me like a cape, and yesterday he was a little sweeter.

There were no dive bombings or cage aggression but he did bite me once when, I guess, I didn't scritch him in the exact manner he expected me to.

I tried to catch him in the towel when he bit me but still have not been successful because he flies so efficiently. But he does know I'm trying to catch him and it makes him think. Lol.

Today though, he seems to be acting very nice. He's not fluffy headed at all and he's very relaxed and pretty much back to normal. It's only morning so I may be speaking too soon but I think we might be back to normal again.

Is it possible for fall hormones to only last like a week?

Eta- I forgot to add that I also took away his shelf with the speakers, that he acts aggressive and obsessive over, and replaced it with a cabinet that hides the stereo so that also helps, I think.

 

[SandraK]

Ok so.. I've been putting him to bed earlier and arming myself with a towel, draped over me like a cape, and yesterday he was a little sweeter.

There were no dive bombings or cage aggression but he did bite me once when, I guess, I didn't scritch him in the exact manner he expected me to.

I tried to catch him in the towel when he bit me but still have not been successful because he flies so efficiently. But he does know I'm trying to catch him and it makes him think. Lol.

Today though, he seems to be acting very nice. He's not fluffy headed at all and he's very relaxed and pretty much back to normal. It's only morning so I may be speaking too soon but I think we might be back to normal again.

Is it possible for fall hormones to only last like a week?

Eta- I forgot to add that I also took away his shelf with the speakers, that he acts aggressive and obsessive over, and replaced it with a cabinet that hides the stereo so that also helps, I think.

They do get very "attached" to anything that could be a hiding or nesting place.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

They do get very "attached" to anything that could be a hiding or nesting place.

I hope the new cabinet solves the problem. At least for a long time cause it's not cheap catering to Blu's quirkiness