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How do I do this? I just got a text from hubby that Puffin attacked Luv Bug and wouldn't let go. He said if he hadn't been right there she would have caused serious damage and he wants Puffin gone ASAP. I know he's very upset right now, but I also know he is serious since Luv Bug is his heart bird and he has said before that Puffin would have to be rehomed if she ever hurt Bug. We understood it could take months for Puffin to settle in and we were content to have the two of them living separately for the rest of their lives, but lately Puffin has gone from merely chasing Luv Bug away when she gets too close to actively pursuing her. She has grabbed Bug's feathers twice but we chalked it up to the two of them getting used to one another. This was his last straw. If we don't rehome her, I know that she will not be allowed out of her cage and that is not fair to her. None of this is.
I don't believe Puffin is an aggressive bird so much as she is afraid of other birds getting too close, perhaps from being housed with a moluccan that plucked her and was rough with her. Luv Bug is curious and always steps closer and that is when Puffin lunges. It's possible that Puffin may be more at ease as an only bird or housed away from other birds, but she definitely wants to be part of her human flock.
I don't want to rehome her; I still feel like things can get better. They are okay with each other most of the time, as long as they don't get too close and even mirror each other. But it's not up to only me and I would not forgive myself if I convinced hubby to let her stay and we're not in arm's reach next time and Luv Bug gets hurt or worse. I feel absolutely numb right now except for the tears. This is not fair to Puffin and I have failed her. I'm sorry that she will have to be separated from another family. She is a good girl.
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Sweet DNA tested female goffin cockatoo 4-5 years old in need of a patient and loving home. She will need a cage as she has learned to open the one we had for her and her new cage is a divider cage that we use for Luv Bug, too. She loves to dance and give kisses and has learned to shred toys and chip thin pine. Thank you for that @Peachfaced. She loved all of your toys. Dallas, TX area.
I'll post pictures later. I can't do this right now.
I don't believe Puffin is an aggressive bird so much as she is afraid of other birds getting too close, perhaps from being housed with a moluccan that plucked her and was rough with her. Luv Bug is curious and always steps closer and that is when Puffin lunges. It's possible that Puffin may be more at ease as an only bird or housed away from other birds, but she definitely wants to be part of her human flock.
I don't want to rehome her; I still feel like things can get better. They are okay with each other most of the time, as long as they don't get too close and even mirror each other. But it's not up to only me and I would not forgive myself if I convinced hubby to let her stay and we're not in arm's reach next time and Luv Bug gets hurt or worse. I feel absolutely numb right now except for the tears. This is not fair to Puffin and I have failed her. I'm sorry that she will have to be separated from another family. She is a good girl.
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Sweet DNA tested female goffin cockatoo 4-5 years old in need of a patient and loving home. She will need a cage as she has learned to open the one we had for her and her new cage is a divider cage that we use for Luv Bug, too. She loves to dance and give kisses and has learned to shred toys and chip thin pine. Thank you for that @Peachfaced. She loved all of your toys. Dallas, TX area.
I'll post pictures later. I can't do this right now.