GracieRose
New member
Hi everyone!
Proud owner of a new Alex here. We picked up our baby 'boy' (not sure if he is a boy or girl yet as he is only 6-7 months but that's what where calling 'him' LOL) on Monday so this is his 3rd day with us. He came from a lovely little elderly lady here in Perth who has 100's of birds and breeds them. He was hand raised but hasn't been handled at all in the past 8 weeks as she has some health issues.
Anyway, is such a sweet little guy. The thing is he won't bite! He is scared when in his cage - I'm taking it slowly with him and gaining his trust. He comes out of the cage reluctantly but everywhere I've read says Alexs are bitey, well most birds are, I've owned tiels, IRNs & An Ekkie. The thing is this little guy isn't. Is that normal? Haha I kind of expected to be bitten or tried to when I pick him up or hands come too close to him but he doesn't even mind being stroked and petted. Everything I've read tells me they don't like this but he just sits there happily letting me touch him. He is still a bit timid and hasn't come out of his shell completely yet so maybe when he is more himself he could start biting?
Has anyone had similar experiences with a new Alex?
The breeder told me he won't bite (haha totally didn't believe her!) but she has been true to her word so far!
Anyway I have been enjoying reading through all previous posts and learning more about these gorgeous birds.
Proud owner of a new Alex here. We picked up our baby 'boy' (not sure if he is a boy or girl yet as he is only 6-7 months but that's what where calling 'him' LOL) on Monday so this is his 3rd day with us. He came from a lovely little elderly lady here in Perth who has 100's of birds and breeds them. He was hand raised but hasn't been handled at all in the past 8 weeks as she has some health issues.
Anyway, is such a sweet little guy. The thing is he won't bite! He is scared when in his cage - I'm taking it slowly with him and gaining his trust. He comes out of the cage reluctantly but everywhere I've read says Alexs are bitey, well most birds are, I've owned tiels, IRNs & An Ekkie. The thing is this little guy isn't. Is that normal? Haha I kind of expected to be bitten or tried to when I pick him up or hands come too close to him but he doesn't even mind being stroked and petted. Everything I've read tells me they don't like this but he just sits there happily letting me touch him. He is still a bit timid and hasn't come out of his shell completely yet so maybe when he is more himself he could start biting?
Has anyone had similar experiences with a new Alex?
The breeder told me he won't bite (haha totally didn't believe her!) but she has been true to her word so far!
Anyway I have been enjoying reading through all previous posts and learning more about these gorgeous birds.