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Post by greyeagle1 on Dec 13, 2011 12:43:12 GMT 10
Whenever I get into an intense petting session with my tiel (rubbing her cheek/ear area) she goes into a prolonged yawning routine. What causes this...or what is she trying to tell me?
Also, is it true that if a person makes rubbing motions with their fingers against a perch the bird is sitting on that it is a greeting to them?
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Post by avinet on Dec 13, 2011 20:42:03 GMT 10
Whenever I get into an intense petting session with my tiel (rubbing her cheek/ear area) she goes into a prolonged yawning routine. What causes this...or what is she trying to tell me? Also, is it true that if a person makes rubbing motions with their fingers against a perch the bird is sitting on that it is a greeting to them? I think the yawning is just an indication they are relaxed and happy. Mine will also do this at times. As for the perch rubbing - new to me so I can't comment. I have heard of a similar rubbing of fingers together as a sign of friendship to a bird - got me a couple of good bites when I tried it out  cheers Mike |
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Post by Em on Dec 13, 2011 21:30:08 GMT 10
My cockatiel used to do this all the time- she was a tart about head scratches; wouldn't step up because as soon as you put your hand near her she'd dive her head down and demand a tickle.
I Googled it, curious and amused, and apparently it's something to do with rubbing over their ear that stimulates the yawn. No idea how or why, but something's probably connected.
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Post by anzac on Dec 14, 2011 10:49:28 GMT 10
It's the trigeminal nerve in ears that connect to spine and causes a reaction in the mouth. Can happen in people too when they stick their finger in their ear far enough, yawning or coughing. If you have ever had your ears syringed out it causes you to cough or does for me at least  |
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Post by greyeagle1 on Dec 14, 2011 12:30:27 GMT 10
Oh, okay. Was just curious.
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