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Post by lromanony on Feb 4, 2018 22:14:29 GMT -5
I have had Jack now for just 4 days. My first bird ever. He is 10 months old....or so I was told....We bonded pretty much by the second day....he started giving me kisses. But tonight he kind of got out of control. When he sits on my shoulder all he wants it to give me kisses on the mouth and keeps trying to stick his tongue in my mouth. He gets irritated when I tell him no more. I put him back on top of his cage for a bit. He climbed back down the cage and jumped back over to the couch and climbed on my shoulder. He continued trying to get his tongue in my mouth. He gets angry when he can't. I give him kisses but he is not satisfied with that. Can anybody tell me what to do and why he gets so aggressive to give kisses? If I try to rub his neck or touch him he lunges at my hand and bites hard.
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Post by alliebirdmom on Feb 5, 2018 15:35:56 GMT -5
In my experience, Quakers can be very persistent in getting what they want! From what you describe, it sounds like your baby might be looking for you to feed him. Since you’re not a mama bird, this is obviously not going to happen ;-). I would suggest some distraction with toys and treats. Maybe stop the kisses altogether for now. You can gently move him away and offer something else.
As far as neck rubs and cuddle time, my Allie will still give me a gentle nip if I presume to rub her neck at the wrong time! It’s only allowed when she’s sleepy and relaxed. I would recommend not trying to force the head rubs. Wait until your baby looks sleepy and then offer to gently fluff his neck feathers. Hope this is helpful!
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Post by lromanony on Feb 5, 2018 17:45:31 GMT -5
Yes this does help thank you. Jack will not eat out of my hand yet. He just grabs what I have to offer and drops it. LOL I only rub his neck when he wants me to. But he will still bite. Guess I will leave the neck rub to just a few seconds.
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Post by julianna on Feb 8, 2018 16:49:53 GMT -5
I believe your Quaker has been mouth fed by someone else before you... and he wants to continue this. I would gradually stop this by... first leaving a little food on my lip that has not been chewed... then raising your hand and dropping the food into your hand with your face close... make him believe that it has come from your mouth.
Eventually you will work your way down so that your Quaker will either... eat off your plate... or where ever you want... table etc. He needs to be weaned off of this habit. It will take time... so go slowly... but soon enough you will see the difference.
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