Caique violence

[Irishj9]

Fingers was attacked this morning when his angry hormonal neighbours found their way out of their flight and assaulted him

Their flight door weighs a kg, is 6 ft tall and has a brick against it. Didnt stop the terrorists

I Found Fingers hiding under a cage nursing his wounds at 8am, feeding time was late this morning.

Both wings are injured, the left one more so, but he is a tough little character.

He is eating apple on my desk as I type, but is not well emough to move about a lot or fix his feathers after the attack

Tell me again about these lovable little cuddly darlings?

Fingers and his attacker (both full grown adult caiques (13 years Old) were well matched. Explain to me again how your caique is best friends with your delicate little conure?

 

[Irishj9]

 

[Kassiani]

I’m sorry this happened! How frightening it must have been to find him like that

Caiques are amazing, but that tendency to territorial and aggressive behavior is why I avoid them.

 

[Kassiani]

Will you have to take both birds to the vet?

 

[zoo mom]

Poor boy. Looks like time for padlocks.

 

[Irishj9]

Will you have to take both birds to the vet?

The agressor is just fine and dandy, thanks for asking!

Fingers, although shocked, began eating quickly after rescue, so I disinfected ans am monitoring at home

 

[Sparkles99]

This is terrible. I hope Fingers gets better!

 

[Icey]

Both wings are injured, the left one more so, but he is a tough little character.

He is eating apple on my desk as I type, but is not well emough to move about a lot or fix his feathers after the attack

Poor guy must be traumatized.
You are not taking him to the vets?

 

[CrazyKozmo]

Hoping for fast healing for Fingers!!

 

[April]

Oh no poor Fingers. I'm so sorry this happened to him,I hope he will heal up quickly.

 

[Irishj9]

Poor guy must be traumatized.
You are not taking him to the vets?

he is perched calmly on my desk. looking out the window and stuffing his face on apple tart and nectarines.

Ive disinfected his bruises, I see no bleeding. One step at a time

When Ive taken injured wild birds to the vet, thats all they do. Clean the wounds, provide attention, warmth and a quiet place to recover

 

[Kiwi's Dad]

Poor Fingers, I hope he gets better

 

[Kassiani]

I’m glad Fingers is feeling better. Poor lad!

 

[birdfloof]

I hope that he has a fast recovery!

 

[Sparkles99]

Apple tarts would speed anyone’s recovery!

 

[Xoetix]

Holy crap - I’ve never met a caique in real life, I had no idea about their being territorial like that. I had heard/read they’re not good with other species, but I don’t recall reading a reason, so I just assumed it was like how some dogs aren’t good with other dogs.

That must have been terrifying for both you and Fingers. How’s he doing this evening?

 

[Clueless]

Poor little guy......

Snuggle him for me.

 

[Irishj9]

I kept him in my bedroom overnight in a small cage

He was up with the dawn climbing round and hes all chat, polishing off his apple tart.

Hes holding his wings oddly, no doubt from the bruising

But I think we can all relax, he's concerned about his looks now, looking out the window and fixing his ruffled feathers

Again, would your little green cheeked recover from a beating like that?

 

[Irishj9]

Holy crap - I’ve never met a caique in real life, I had no idea about their being territorial like that.

The avairy is and always has been , common territory. Not like a personal cage, nestbox, or lord help us, food dish.

This is about a long standing dislike, suddenly released into the open

 

[Kassiani]

I'm sorry they've had it out for each other for so long. You have probably had to change your aviary and cage arrangements a time or two to keep up with this feud. I hope Fingers heals quickly.