Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior

[Lady Jane]

This is a great read! Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior - Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

 

[Chihuahua]

It's nice but some of it is inaccurate, i.e. eye pinning isn't always dangerous, it can mean the bird is interested as well. Some birds fluff up if they are happy, and some birds flap their wings when begging to be picked up if they are unable to fly. Birds also wipe their beaks on rough surfaces to slough off dead flakes. etc.

 

[kathyth]

Thank you for this article!

 

[lexalayne]

I like the tail flaring - means they're excited. 2 of my Toos, opposite sexes, can be put together and be fine but the male is more interested in the female than vice versa. She usually will only be on the same play stand with him for a few seconds but lately she's been fanning her tail feathers towards him and shortly after flying off. So she may not be as uninterested in him as I think. No, do not want to breed them.

 

[Lady Jane]

Linnies do the tail flare big time. Mostly when they do not like something.

 

[lexalayne]

Good maybe she's not interested in him then.

 

[JLcribber]

Pretty complete article that covers all the basics.

but the male is more interested in the female than vice versa. She usually will only be on the same play stand with him for a few seconds

Yes. The females rule the roost. Tika follows Amanda around like a puppy dog. She won't give him the time of day unless she's "in the mood". She's very selfish. He's 900g. She's 600g. She bosses him around.

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

There is good, basic info in the article, but I disagree with some of their suggestions.