Totally understand regarding the dogs. Gidget (chihuahua in the background) is oblivious to anything that isn’t her food dish, and Watson (the hairy muppet just out of frame) is curious, but skittish. While I would never leave a bird unsupervised with them, I do have full trust in my knowledge of their personality/reactions to things. Ie: They’re dumb as bricks but sweet as pie.
I’m not surprised small fry is wary of them though, they’re likely a new occurrence for him. Although he did flutter about and land on Gidget a minute ago - She stopped everything, mid step with a paw raised, and just looked at me like “WHAT DO???”
His extended neck and slicked down head feathers in video show nervousness.
I have dogs as well. And they are awesome, raised as puppies with parrots in the house. But there have been reactions, a Startle, a response to a parrot fly over, jealousy. I can only urge , as strong as I can, do not let a dog be within striking distance of bird ever. Extreme caution while this one can't fly but might flutter out of reach of you but within a dogs reach. So many have been killed by awesome sweet dogs.
I'm always cautious. I always make mine stay away . I'm always worried. Best practices is to have them locked up while parrot is out. Mine are in the same room with us , 2 have been around parrots 15 years and 2 , 7 years...I still would never trust them.
I've worked with animals and wildlife my whole career. A prey response can be triggered at any time.
Ok its just because I've seen so many killed/severely injured and I care that I really try to impress that on you, and even to remind myself.
Gorgeous little baby. Congrats