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Re: Cockatoo Stomping? Aggression, Fear or Happy?
Posted by Fran on 11/07/06

On 11/07/06, Brian wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Would like to know of this behaviour. I have been doing my
> homework on the Internet and have seen many different
> responses to this behaviour.
> I believe with my bird it's fear or possibly territorial.
> He is new to our home, although very content, does not
> have a desire to bite unless getting too close for his
> comfort, but he is getting better with that too. He is
> gaining our trust. He is a 16 year old (not 46 as
> previously posted) rescue bird and we have also changed
> his name, thinking possibly he would do better Not to
> relate to his past name.
> I really like this forum as there is alot of very good
> information here. I actually read through this forum
> entirely before deciding to acquire a Cockatoo, formerly a
> Macaw owner.
>
> Thanks, Brian
Brian, my cockatoo stomps too. I think it's just a "too
thing". She usually does it when she is relaxed. I think
every bird is different though. Here's a link with a lot of
talk on the subject. Good luck with your new baby.

http://www.mytoos.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?
ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000878#000000

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Cockatoo Stomping? Aggression, Fear or Happy?, 11/07/06, by Brian.
• Re: Cockatoo Stomping? Aggression, Fear or Happy?, 11/07/06, by Fran.
• Re: Cockatoo Stomping? Aggression, Fear or Happy?, 11/07/06, by Brian.