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[wehaul10]

hi,
new to forum. have just gotten a 10 yr old bronze- wing and had a couple of question. it is a female and she seems unfriendly in her cage but if she is out will step right up on my arm. how to get her to come out more. sometimes will sit on perch and puff up and start to open her mouth wide almost yawning and wiggle her tongue at me. what does this mean?

 

[Tami2]

Hello, welcome and thank you rescuing an older bird.

This is one of my favorite threads and I share it often.
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

This forum is a wealth of knowledge, so check all the different forums when you can.

Pictures please we love pictures.

Best of luck to you both.

 

[Kiwibird]

Welcome.

It is pretty normal for birds to be a bit defensive of their cage. Being brand new to you, she's probably also a bit scared as you haven't earned her trust yet to be in her home. Parrots are more trusting out of the cage because they're more venerable and if they have generally been treated well by humans, they're generally more compliant out of the cage because they're relying on you to protect them from predators and other threats they instinctually fear Depending on how long you've had her, the fact she even steps up at all is a HUGE deal. Most people have to wait a few weeks before an older bird will trust them enough to step up, so you're already ahead of the curve. Parrots are not feathered dogs and have not been bred down for thousands of years to like people. Please keep in mind she is still getting to know you and just take things slowly, at her pace. NEVER force a bird to step up or come out of their cage unless there is a very good reason. In time, she will warm up more and be more ok with your presence in her 'territory' (i.e. cage).

As for the yawning thing, could be in fact her yawning. Parrots do yawn. They also occasionally adjust their crop, a digestive organ in their neck, which looks like they're choking but it's natural for them to do. Parrots also regurgitate, which looks like they are trying to vomit, but it's just a sign they like you and want to "feed" you.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Welcome!

You're already getting great advice!

Do you have an avian vet? I woudn't be without mine. Here's a link.
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
Regular vets often "wing it" with birds, although some are very dedicated and talented.

I'm glad you found us!

 

[wehaul10]

this my bird

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you and yours!

 

[lplummer52]

Piinus are supposed to be one of the sweetest and most quiet parrots. I envy you. This bird will change your life! Best wishes from a very loud Birdie and me.

 

[LeaKP]

Oh i love pionus! Beautiful! Welcome.


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[Scott]

Welcome to the forums! I'm not familiar with bronze-wings and whether sexual characteristics are visible. DNA tests are available for reasonable charge, either from an avian vet or home mail-in kits.

 

[MonicaMc]

If you work on training *at* the cage, you may be able to avoid cage defensive behaviors. Instead of forcing her away from the cage, only take her away from it when she allows you to. If she wants back to her cage, then take her back.

You can work on target training and station training at the cage.