I want to pet under TK's wings..

MelanieAnn

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He is starting to be more comfortable with me, as i him, i pet his head and back, but how do i pet under his wings:blue1:
 

suebee

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in time, but be aware of any touching your bird may deem or see as sexual
 

QuackQuack

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KITTY: Pineapple Green Cheek Conure (2 year old)
BODE: Nanday Conure (5 years old)
KIWI & BLUE: English Budgerigars (RIP after 10 years)
That kind of petting can be very sexual to a bird. Your best bet is to stick to his head, so he doesn't become hormonal and take a finger from you!
 

Molcan2

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Princess Rome- Moluccan Cockatoo (18yrs old), Rosie - Galah/Rose Breasted Cockatoo (2yr old)
Petting his head and under his wings are okay. Try not to pet down his back, that most definitely can stimulate him. To pet under his wings, move slow and be cautious, take your hand and just slid it under his wing. If he backs away pull your hand back. If you move too fast your more likely to get a faster reaction than if you move slowly. He'll let you know if hes uneasy about it. Just back off if he moves away from you. More than likely he'll let you pet him there if hes already comfortable with you petting his back and head. Be confident as well, if your too timid when you approach him about this he will sense it. If your nervous then he will also be nervous (not something you want).
 

aliray

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yellow sided green cheek conure,Chiquita Quaker parrot Sweetie Pie, African red bellied parrot Tiki, spanish timbrado canary Lucas
very interesting article thanks for the link Alison and sweetie pie:D
 

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