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Post by megjp on Dec 28, 2014 19:57:06 GMT -5
Our Quaker is making a cooing sounds, we're concerned it's a growl as we heard that they will growl. Thoughts?
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Post by biteybird on Dec 28, 2014 21:07:37 GMT -5
Well, there are heaps of sounds Bonnie makes. One is like a purring noise when she is content (when scratching her head or under her beak/chin). She has an 'annoyed' sound a bit like a seagull and quite a few others, which we just worked out what they meant (from her behaviour and reactions) as we went along. They sure are versatile little birds!
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Post by cnyguy on Dec 28, 2014 21:32:28 GMT -5
A QP's growl typically doesn't sound like cooing-- it more closely resembles a dog's growl. If a QP is annoyed or angry enough to growl at something, his/her body language will usually match the mood.
The Quaker purr is a lot like a cat's purr, and is the sign of a happy and contented parrot.
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megjp
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Post by megjp on Dec 28, 2014 22:18:36 GMT -5
A QP's growl typically doesn't sound like cooing-- it more closely resembles a dog's growl. If a QP is annoyed or angry enough to growl at something, his/her body language will usually match the mood. The Quaker purr is a lot like a cat's purr, and is the sign of a happy and contented parrot. Thank you! I ended up finding a youtube video of a growl. |
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megjp
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Post by megjp on Dec 28, 2014 22:19:12 GMT -5
Well, there are heaps of sounds Bonnie makes. One is like a purring noise when she is content (when scratching her head or under her beak/chin). She has an 'annoyed' sound a bit like a seagull and quite a few others, which we just worked out what they meant (from her behaviour and reactions) as we went along. They sure are versatile little birds! Thanks! That's what we thought it was, the purr is so cute! |
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Post by pipasmama on Dec 29, 2014 13:11:13 GMT -5
I love the cooing noises. So sweet. I did however hear my first scream this morning as I was getting ready for work. It terrified me. I went running thinking she was stuck. Only to be greeted with a look from like I was crazy and a feather ruffle lol
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Post by megjp on Dec 29, 2014 13:37:47 GMT -5
I love the cooing noises. So sweet. I did however hear my first scream this morning as I was getting ready for work. It terrified me. I went running thinking she was stuck. Only to be greeted with a look from like I was crazy and a feather ruffle lol I got one when I came downstairs as well, 15 minutes later she's out of her cage and up on her perch happily. |
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Post by biteybird on Dec 30, 2014 2:09:35 GMT -5
They can be such little drama queens! 
Update: As I type, Bonnie is sitting up on the wall ledge behind her favourite photo frame practising her repertoire of noises (lots of 'zipper' and kissing sound effects), squeaky words, whistles, whirs and clicks...I swear she sounds just like R2D2 from Star Wars.  |
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