My Senegal has issues with Hubby

Hey all, i've just joined the Parrot Forums in the hop of getting a few answers.
We have a Blue Mutation Conure and a Senegal in separate cages
The Conure is 4 and the Senegal 2 - 3 years old.

I have a part time job at my local primary school and am home most of the day. Pepsi my Senegal is as good as gold when i'm there, she whistles away, show's off and talks to my two dogs quite often. We are not having her out of her cage at the moment as the vet has advised us she is going through her teenage tantrum years and she does more harm to herself out of her cage and becomes very aggressive to anyone that goes near her. In her cage she lets you stroke and rub her and is a different bird.

Anyway...when my husband comes home from work Pepsi goes nuts, as soon as he walks in the room she puts her feathers up, wings out and literally screams at him. Although a couple of hours later he can then go and stroke her.

Also when someone comes into my house that she is not familiar she does this kind of crazy bobbing thing.

Any ideas on why she does these things ?

Thanks all in advance

Hi welcome to the forum!

There are many "wise birds" here who I am sure can help you.

All I can add is that my conure does this "shouting" and wing flapping thing to MY husband on the days she has to stay upstairs because it's too cold here in the shop.

I figure it's: Where have you been?! I haven't even SEEN you!! You know what? I'm going to be a little rough to show you how upset I am! Then she comes out for a fly, lands ON his face, nips his ear or lip and then all is well lol.

I get similar treatment....ho hum!

You may have to get a new husband. (just kidding)

This bird may not be used to men. Perhaps you could have some more guys in to make friends with the bird. Also do more socialization and here is a link that may help:

http://thetrueparrot.homestead.com/SocialNeeds.html

How long has Pepsi been in your home? Was she bought or adopted as an adult, or was she raised there at home with you? If she was bought or adopted as an adult, she could have quite posssibly had some traumatizing experiences with men in the past that have made her uncomfortable around them.

Like SB alrady mentioned, the best way to cure her fear around him no matter what the situation is to socialize her. Allow your friends to visit, and have them just hang around in the room with the bird. They have to try and ignore the ear-piercing shrieks, unfortunately. Take baby steps. Once she is used to their presence, allow them to start sitting or standing closer to the cage. Lastly, offering her food will help her make friends with who she sees as a threat.

As for your husband, come into the room as much as possible whenever he does. You need her to feel safe when the 'threat' walks in the room. Pet her, snuggle her, comfort her verbally, whistle to her; whichever she likes.