See that’s something only A parrot owner would say. “It’s only a flesh wound. Rub some dirt in it and we’re good.
When Tinker lost two main flight feathers in the same wing he broke two from crashing he was dependant on me to move him around. This made him docile and I knew he hated it.
I actually DID say that at the trauma center 10 years ago when they wheeled me in after I fell from the third layer of scaffolding at workSee that’s something only A parrot owner would say. “It’s only a flesh wound. Rub some dirt in it and we’re good.
At least the it's only a flesh wound part. I of course don't remember any of that because I also had a severe concussion and didn't come out of it till they were rolling me into my room. My family all laughed and agreed that'd be something I'd say.I still cursed the little sucker, but not loud enough for him to repeat it.See that’s something only A parrot owner would say. “It’s only a flesh wound. Rub some dirt in it and we’re good.
"It's a flesh wound"...lol...I laughed so hard over this video!!!I actually DID say that at the trauma center 10 years ago when they wheeled me in after I fell from the third layer of scaffolding at work
Lol! I haven hand blood plenty of times so now I'm in the face blood club
I still continue to play with them when they are excited, but I always have one toy between their beak and my hand. If they are getting angry/to exited while playing I just leave the game. That way they will learn how to play gentle, and they do.
Exactly. And I'm usually pretty good about keeping my hands away and walking away when I see Elvis getting too wound up. I just wasn't careful enough. I had a bunch of work issues I was thinking about and was just a bit too distracted. A reminder to myself that when playing with Elvis, all attention must be on Elvis!So sorry.
I still continue to play with them when they are excited, but I always have one toy between their beak and my hand. If they are getting angry/to exited while playing I just leave the game. That way they will learn how to play gentle, and they do.
When they are to exited they can fast decide that that toy is theirs and will taught you a lesson for touching it.
And don't ask why I know this. (Some things you learn the hard way)
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Thanks. I just reread my post and it sounds whinier than I meant it to. LOL. Yes, an apology would have been nice. And he usually is apologetic- he was just so wound up I think he was oblivious, which goes back to that I should have been more careful. He didn't do it on purpose.I’m sorry you got bit so badly, it sounds painful! At least it doesn’t seam like it was intentional, but an apology would have been nice!
Whine all you want dearie... we know how much it hurts and stings our emotions to get a bite even when it seems like an accident or a bad decision on our part. I've only ever been bitten twice by Henry in my 14 years with him and both times it was my fault. The last time I was just trying to calm the savage beast and leave him on a good note.... not. He's not a sneaky biter. He was very charged up so I locked him up and asked for a head skritch and he let me do just that but with bars between us. After a few seconds he grabbed one of my fingers so quick... and didn't let go. I couldn't help my scream of "OOOOWWWW!" My husband heard me all the way upstairs. My finger was punctured and I had a numbness that didn't go away for 2 or more months. I thought I had permanent nerve damage. He still gets scritches when he wants them and lately he's been asking for them because his head is super itchy with a lot of new pinnies. I relish the times I'm allowed to do this for him but I always feel like I'm treading on thin ice when he flinches because it's sensitive. Less scritching and more of a head massage and I try to find the areas where there's more skin to scratch. I love it when he really enjoys it and closes his eyes with enjoyment. His cheeks and neck are incredibly muscular!!!! I quit and leave him wanting more so I don't wear my welcome out!
Thanks. And that sounds like a bad bite. Believe it or not, years ago, my friend's two year old son bit me and I had numbness in my finger for like 3 months. They do say parrots are like two year olds.
I'm so sorry! Hopefully this will never happen again!!!Thanks. And that sounds like a bad bite. Believe it or not, years ago, my friend's two year old son bit me and I had numbness in my finger for like 3 months. They do say parrots are like two year olds.
and the cat too 
I actually am having that problem. I didn't think about wearing a glove but that's a good idea. I wash my hands constantly too. So I'm going through bandages left and right.I'm so sorry! Hopefully this will never happen again!!!
It sounds like you had a day from hell, hope today was better. Try to keep your thumb dry, this is where I run into issues dealing w/ a hand wound. I'm always doing something in the kitchen or in the basement where my hands are wet. Maybe buy some gloves that you can put over if you have the same issues!
