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Post by megzly on Mar 4, 2008 23:03:17 GMT 10
How long will this little nippyness stage of peanuts stop( has ben doing it for about a week now) he is about 5mnths old i think- mwill have to check- beak is just starting to turn horn coloured- i know lovies are naturally a little nippy but this is like full on lunging at me everynow and then when i least expect it- i say no biting and blow on his face (he hastes it) and if he persist i put him in the sin bin for tn mins, after e comes out he is fine for about ten minutes then starts nipping again- its not hard biting but enough to make a younger kid flinch a bit
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Post by vankarhi on Mar 5, 2008 19:52:37 GMT 10
was he always nippy?? most baby birds do go through this teething stage. Even takoda did this for a couple of weeks and I raised him. Peppa did it also for a couple of weeks and he was handraised too (not by me though).
Keep patient and keep handling him even if it is only just for him to sit on your shoulder, but keep handling him and he should come through this.
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Post by megzly on Mar 5, 2008 20:24:59 GMT 10
hes only started recently- i think it is as you say a "teething stage" its just frustrating because i dont really want the younger kids in the family to handle him since they dont know how to combat the problem, ahh oh well:0 hes been better today- i find not letting him on my shouler actually helps a little mabye becaus he doesnt feel so dominant when he isnt allowed up there?
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Post by vankarhi on Mar 9, 2008 18:13:29 GMT 10
I wouldn't let the younger kids handle him unless you are around to supervise it Megan. They might do something to encourage this biting.......even if they don't know they are encourageing it. When Peppa went through this stage we handled him but didn't let Caillean handle him unless we were around and now Caillean can handle him no worries. Yesterday Caillean had a little friend over and they both took Peppa out................I was watching..........and Peppa is fine now.
Takoda is fine now too, but he does like to pin and bluff at hands and people he doesn't know.........I think it is just an alex and ringneck thing. lol ;D (the pinning and bluffing at hands)
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Post by cyra on Mar 9, 2008 23:29:30 GMT 10
Venice is still nippy and is bea is almost completely changed now. He only tries to nip if anyone tries to pat him though. So I think he is just going to be a 'no pats please' bird.
Keep persevering with Peanut, it may just be a stage.
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Post by vankarhi on Mar 10, 2008 7:18:53 GMT 10
some birds arent scratchy feely birds but do love to still be with their "flock" and just sitting on the shoulder is enough for them. Takoda likes to lick my face and preen my hair but please don't touch the merchandise ;D
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Post by trueloveaviary on Mar 10, 2008 12:36:30 GMT 10
Between three and four months your lovebird will go through a beaking phase. It is very much like a teething stage in infants, but it doesn’t hurt. This stage has its pros and cons. It is a great time to introduce new foods and toys, but baby will also start to beak your fingers. Never let him have the chance to develop this habit or he will carry it out for the rest of his life. As soon as he starts to beak your fingers, place a chewable toy such as Bird Candy or Chinese Finger Traps in his mouth. He is looking for negative attention. Simply ignore him with no reaction, calmly say no, and give him something to demolish. You have to explain this to other people visiting your bird also; even if they say they don’t mind the nibbling. The nibbles will turn to bites after six months of age if you don’t intervene then. Lovebirds are as smart as a two year-old child; they will test you. With come discipline and consistency from your part, your baby will pass this testing stage in less than a month. I am sorry guys, but I need to say this. This is just a phase that baby lovebirds go through. They need positive reinforcement such as a chewable toy in the beak, not negative reinforcement such as time out. A bird doesn't understand why he was playing one minute with his owner and secluded the next. Instead of punishment, take this opportunity to introduce new toys, treats, or teach him simple tricks to redirect his attention. Also teach him the "up" and "down" command. During this testing time you need to train your lovebird to stay on your hand and not to run-up on your shoulder. I am not one who believes that a lovebird on the shoulder will try to dominate their owner (because I let my adults perch on mine all the time and it is a place of security), but I do believe that boundaries should be set and rules established for a well-rounded birdie. This phase will pass. Also, your lovebird sounds territorial. He needs to learn to play in a neutral area such as a playground or climbing tree. He also needs to keep his mind occupied with toys and foraging opportunities. Do not expect for your lovebird to love you after you place him in the sin bin. When he sees you, he thinks of the negative responses that you have giving him such as blowing him in the face. You get more flies with honey, and your have to earn the love of a lovebird and not force it upon him. ~Rodney www.trueloveaviary.blogspot.com |
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Post by vankarhi on Mar 10, 2008 17:03:24 GMT 10
Great advise and it can used for all birds too not just lovies. ;D
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Post by robert on Mar 10, 2008 18:48:40 GMT 10
Megan.Congratulations,you have a response from Rodney.Hope he doesn't mind me stating this. from Robert and Angel
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Post by megzly on Mar 10, 2008 20:52:47 GMT 10
Yes and his advice was helpful too- i will try to do what he has said, peanut is attempting to chew my necklace and earphones apart at the moment but atleast itisnt biting hehe
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