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Post by Holly on Apr 1, 2016 17:26:18 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I am a new bird parent and so am still learning the ropes. My new 3 month old Norman has started to adore 'scratchies' and asks for them almost constantly. I have noticed however that when I will be scratching him he kind of 'mouths' me, like my doggie Bonnie would do.
His is doing tiny little nips, they don't hurt at all and are super light but then stops and wants more. He doesn't move away or look stressed in any way...
Is this normal?
Thanks,
Holly
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Post by biteybird on Apr 1, 2016 17:32:43 GMT -5
Oh yes, it's normal all right! In my opinion it's a sign of affection (kind of a 'let's preen my favourite bird friend' behaviour).  I think some call this 'beaking'. |
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Post by Holly on Apr 2, 2016 2:31:54 GMT -5
beaking, thats very cute! |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 2, 2016 2:51:19 GMT -5
I agree with Biteybird. I also call it beaking |
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Post by easttex on Apr 2, 2016 6:12:21 GMT -5
When I first got Peppy, he would bite me, hard, when I displeased him. Now I get a warning beaking instead. My grey will beak me as a display of affection. If you pay close attention to how he looks when beaking, it will be easier to tell when he's actually going for the bite later, and help you avoid it.
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Post by julianna on Apr 2, 2016 11:00:57 GMT -5
I would advise you to be very careful on where you are petting Norman. Keep the petting to his neck and above or else he will start to get a little "too affectionate"... if you know what I mean.
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Post by GinaP on Aug 29, 2019 14:31:18 GMT -5
My Quaker Groot is doing the little nibbles and tasting thing with his tongue (beaking). Little by little the nibbles become harder and harder. Does this beaking behavior stop at a certain age? First I tell him "be nice" then it is "no biting". I don't want to him to start biting. Should I use the 30 second rule?
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Post by Caseysmom on Aug 30, 2019 6:43:30 GMT -5
Beaking is something they like doing as mention earlier it’s like they like you and are preening. If it gets too hard I would say no bite and put Groot back on his cage for a bit
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Post by biteybird on Sept 11, 2019 6:24:16 GMT -5
Yeah, if the beaking becomes nipping/biting, just remove him for a few minutes (he loses his sitting on your shoulder privileges!). Then let him back again to prove he's learnt something. 3rd strike and he's 'out' for good - for today, anyway |
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I think some call this 'beaking'.
