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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2014 16:48:44 GMT -5
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Posted <abbr class="published" itemprop="commentTime" title="2014-07-10T03:15:03+00:00">Yesterday, 08:15 PM</abbr>
About a week ago Quigley started trusting me a bit more, and
since I like to take him out at night when I watch movies, he'd cuddle
just under my chin and fluff up and almost go to sleep. If I moved my
chin, he'd readjust so he'd be constantly touching me, it was very cute.
Though recently he stopped doing that, and only seems to want to nibble
my face and hair constantly. I don't mind it now and again, but it's
all he wants to do, is preen me. Have I somehow lost his trust again? I
haven't really done anything new since then... I've had him since early
May of this year, and he's my first parrot, so I'm not too good at
understanding their language yet. ^^ He's also very quiet. I've heard
that Quakers are good talkers and like to mimic things, but Q barely
makes a peep. He doesn't play games with me or with his toys, or chew on
things at all. He's sweet, he'll just sit on my shoulder or stomach and
wag his little tail, but not much else. I adopted him from someone who
was moving, so I don't know how well he was treated, how many owners
he's had, or how old he is... ~Thanks
Edited by NyghtKVB, Yesterday, 08:23 PM.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 10, 2014 16:58:50 GMT -5
easttex Adv Member Members 87 posts 0 warning points Gender:Female Location:Marshall, TX Country:US Posted Today, 03:21 AM Do you know how old he is? Birds are often more cuddly when younger and more or less grow out of it as adults. Preening is actually a sign of trust. Social birds like parrots spend a lot of time preening each other, particularly their mates. He's trying to help you keep your feathers in good condition.  Like This Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report #3 [Quaker Won't Cuddle Anymore, Only Preens And Nibbles My Hair...?: post #3] Siobhan Adv Member Members 9,090 posts 0 warning points Location:Central Illinois Country:USA Posted Today, 10:13 AM I agree that preening is good. It means you've been accepted as part of the flock and it's his job to make sure you look nice. You should return the favor, if he'll let you, and preen his head for him. He can do the rest, but they have trouble doing their heads. Parrots have spells where they get obsessed with one thing and there's not much you can do about it. Clyde is on an eyebrow preening jag right now and hardly wants to do anything else. Just roll with it. Cuddly will come back eventually. Like This Posted Image Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report #4 [Quaker Won't Cuddle Anymore, Only Preens And Nibbles My Hair...?: post #4] msdani1981 Love My Pets Senior Forum Manager 3,308 posts 0 warning points Gender:Female Location:Bellingham, Washington Country:United States Posted Today, 10:30 AM Also, tail wagging is a GREAT sign that he's happy. Keep doing what you are, you're just fine. DaniNewSiggy.gif Dani and Zach Birds: Taz (Cockatiel) and Chewy (Quaker) Dog: Bilbo Cat: Diablo Aquarium Friends: Mr. Newt, Fish, Mantis Shrimp Horse: Camelia (Cami) Rehomed: Mickey the pigeon, Gypsy the horse, and 4 of the Jackson 5 (Diamond Doves) RIP Arnie, Sammy, Conan, Ms. Praying Mantis, Petey and Tito Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report #5 [Quaker Won't Cuddle Anymore, Only Preens And Nibbles My Hair...?: post #5] NyghtKVB Newbie New Members 3 posts 0 warning points Country:USA Posted Today, 12:37 PM msdani1981, on 10 Jul 2014 - 10:30 AM, said: Also, tail wagging is a GREAT sign that he's happy. Keep doing what you are, you're just fine. Thanks! Like This Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report #6 [Quaker Won't Cuddle Anymore, Only Preens And Nibbles My Hair...?: post #6] NyghtKVB Newbie New Members 3 posts 0 warning points Country:USA Posted Today, 12:42 PM easttex, on 10 Jul 2014 - 03:21 AM, said: Do you know how old he is? Birds are often more cuddly when younger and more or less grow out of it as adults. Preening is actually a sign of trust. Social birds like parrots spend a lot of time preening each other, particularly their mates. He's trying to help you keep your feathers in good condition. No, I have no idea how old he is... Thanks! Like This Quote MultiQuote Delete Hide Edit Report |
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