Oh I know I have all you guys for sure! Things aren't bad. She's very stubborn though. She was dancing on the sofa for the kids and all earlier and when she got super excited she ran across the sofa and bit me right in the arm. I told her no then step up and put her on her cage where she proceeded to scream her head off. She calmed down after a few minutes. I didn't get upset or offended or anything. I've stayed calm through the whole thing. I think she's been allowed to run the show for a long time.Heather, I never read and books when I got Nani except for Sally Blanchard's Beak Book...it is awesome! The rest of my research was done online...and through other people who have experience.
How are things going today?
I don't find that any of the books I got specifically for Too's to be that great. Sally Blanchard's book are a must read though. Plus you have a couple people here on AA that are experts.
Ginger
Oh I know I have all you guys for sure! Things aren't bad. She's very stubborn though. She was dancing on the sofa for the kids and all earlier and when she got super excited she ran across the sofa and bit me right in the arm. I told her no then step up and put her on her cage where she proceeded to scream her head off. She calmed down after a few minutes. I didn't get upset or offended or anything. I've stayed calm through the whole thing. I think she's been allowed to run the show for a long time.
Ok on to the fun stuff. She LOVES socks! She plays tug of war and throws them around. She also sings with us at the top of her lungs Her first new words here already have been spoken. Jordan my 8 yr old said "say hi jordan" and sure enough she said "hi Jordan!"
Totally agree. Which is why I recommend BEHAVIORAL books over any 'too or species specific book.I don't find that any of the books I got specifically for Too's to be that great..
Ginger
Thanks for the story! I will be pulling out a wooden perch to keep nearby
I have a M2 named Hootie. I discovered that I have to be very careful around him when he gets excited about anything. He got over excited about some new branches a while back and I went to step him up and he bit me on the wrist. So now if I see him getting super excited like that, I will use a perch to pick him up.
My arm agrees with youAlso as fun and funny as it is to get her going. I would really emphasize calmness and low energy right now.
Ginger
My arm agrees with you
I suppose your lip is just nodding yes also.
Ginger
She's definitely been a blast so far! I hope that a few full nights of sleep will help straighten her out along with some good old fashion consistency and structure
Heather I am sorry to hear about the bites, Toos are crazy. I think Dana always says consistency is key to dealing with birds esp Toos. So try and be consistant with the things you want to change and use positive reinforcement as much as you can.
They are a blast aren't they??