Re: Red Belly Behavior
Posted by Wanda on 7/21/07

On 7/20/07, Sheila wrote:
> You know I can understand not allowing a macaw or an Amazon on
> your shoulder because they are a bigger bird, but red bellies
> are small and not such a threat. If you look at birds who are
> buddies, they sit together, at the same level, and preen each
> other. I hate to see you lose that closeness with your pet so
> soon...I don't know if it's from the shoulder issue or not. I
> recently rehomed a blue headed pionus who did not really like me
> from day one (but when I had him, he sat on my shoulder too, and
> was no problem there - he just hated me everywhere else!). I
> stuck it out for almost two years and finally decided to rehome
> him and try another type of parrot. He's actually happier where
> he is now and my red bellied is happier here with me. When
> Gizmo sits on my shoulder, I put on a thick scarf and one of
> those bird necklaces (for the human to wear) for him to chew on
> if he so desires. We sit at the computer, watch T.V., and just
> walk around the house. If you truly think he no longer "likes"
> you due to the shoulder siuation, then I think you should decide
> what's right for you and your pet, no matter what the "experts"
> say! :>
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Sheila,

Thank you again for being so responsive. I believe that
information is the key to making good decisions. I will check out
the sites that you referenced. Is it normal for a baby to poop
every 5 minutes? Destin and I battled for 45 minutes with him
insisting to be on my shoulder. How should I start to potty train
him? Or, is it too soon?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Red Belly Behavior, 7/18/07, by Wanda .
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/20/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/20/07, by Wanda.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/20/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/20/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/20/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/21/07, by Wanda.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/22/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/28/07, by Wanda.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 7/29/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 8/06/07, by Wanda.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 8/07/07, by Sheila.
• Re: Red Belly Behavior, 8/07/07, by Sheila.