jackiebron
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- Dec 29, 2019
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On boxing day I welcomed into my home Harley a male Alexandrine that had been hand raised and is 3 months old. He was very loving with the dear lady that bred him and I was excited to start this journey with him. However, although he will eat a treat gently and I do mean gently from my hand, if I try and touch him he will back away and in fact will even nip at me, ( he was fine with his breeder, allowing her to hold him stroke him and even kiss him, with Harley making "cooing" noises at her) I know that they have obviously bonded, and he thinks of her as his Mummy. He honestly behaves as if I am the devil incarnate As I am new to Alexandrines ( I have in the past had cockatiels, sun conures, and my beloved Quaker Percy who tragically passed away on Christmas Eve, so although no expert I am not a total novice. Any and all suggestions and help would be so greatly appreciated, I do not want to give up on Harley but it is becoming so difficult that I have had serious thoughts of returning him to the breeder Thank you all in advance.