asrielshaven
Meeting neighbors
I finally realized today that the time has come for my sweet little baby to temporarily turn into an edgy twat 
Asriel is a coming 1-year-old Indian Ringneck male.
Yesterday I noticed him flirting/posing for the first time, at his hanging bell ball of all things. I've seen him doing his little heart wings more often, and just acting a little more confident and energetic in general. He was sitting on my arm this morning, looking in a little mirror. His reaction to his reflection has always been to pin his eyes, touch his beak or bite at the "other bird". Sometimes he makes little noises. He'll also pin his eyes and touch his beak to me in a similar fashion. This morning however he leaned back and lunged at my face.
I've never been 100% sure if it's been a good idea to let him look in a mirror. I also didn't know for sure if the behavior was negative, him getting defensive, or just being curious. Doing my best to give him plenty of things to do and chew on, and with the whole COVID-19 situation I've been spending a lot more time at home. My computer and desk is in the same room as his cage, so even if we're not interacting directly, we're still keeping each other company. Asriel seems content and happy, and has been talking more with me around and responding to me! I'm just worried that I might be doing something. I know that bluffing is an extremely formative time for a young bird, and the last thing I want to do is mess up our relationship.
Any other tips for assessing and dealing with this behavior?
Asriel is a coming 1-year-old Indian Ringneck male.
Yesterday I noticed him flirting/posing for the first time, at his hanging bell ball of all things. I've seen him doing his little heart wings more often, and just acting a little more confident and energetic in general. He was sitting on my arm this morning, looking in a little mirror. His reaction to his reflection has always been to pin his eyes, touch his beak or bite at the "other bird". Sometimes he makes little noises. He'll also pin his eyes and touch his beak to me in a similar fashion. This morning however he leaned back and lunged at my face.I've never been 100% sure if it's been a good idea to let him look in a mirror. I also didn't know for sure if the behavior was negative, him getting defensive, or just being curious. Doing my best to give him plenty of things to do and chew on, and with the whole COVID-19 situation I've been spending a lot more time at home. My computer and desk is in the same room as his cage, so even if we're not interacting directly, we're still keeping each other company. Asriel seems content and happy, and has been talking more with me around and responding to me! I'm just worried that I might be doing something. I know that bluffing is an extremely formative time for a young bird, and the last thing I want to do is mess up our relationship.
Any other tips for assessing and dealing with this behavior?
