MooshieBird
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Thanks in advance!
I thought I might find some help for a few issues I am having. First my Mushka has the worst balance ever. I think she just spent so much time, possibly her whole life on the same size wooden dowels. I have switched to natural wood perches of various sizes, and she rides around on me for at least a couple of hours a day and it is getting better but it is still terrible. Her foot strength is very poor, she likes to be a "bat" and hang upside down when we are playing but she always gets tired and ends up falling into my hands. And I am developing shoulder pains from walking around like a statue when she is on me for fear of her falling off. Are there any good exercises, toys, changes or anything I could do to help alleviate this problem?
Second issue, i am trying to get Mushka used to me handling her wings. I am wanting to allow her wings to grow out so she can be flighted. I am pretty sure she was flighted at one point because she as ZERO fear of jumping off anything and everything. Plus she floats remarkably well, she can flap a good 40 feet before she lands. So i want to get her used to being handled to put on a harness. If she didn't like having her wings handled I could work with it, but she likes it too much.... I can touch her back without much issue but every time I try to lift her wings or touch under her wings it becomes a parrot B-Porn movie. Heavy panting, squeaky noises, and regurgitation non stop for several minutes once she starts. Freaked me out the first time she did it and I ran straight to the computer to see what was wrong. I have tried giving treats to keep her busy, new toys to keep her busy, and I have tried to tire her out first with play sessions. Nothing works so far. So any thoughts on how I can calm her down and get her over this, it is hard to work with her when she does this and it makes me feel a bit dirty.
The last thing is, I AM TERRIFIED OF LETTING HER FLY!!!!!! I have started target and recall training. I got coverings for all my windows that didn't have coverings. Ceiling fans never run in my house anymore, and I put doors on my kitchen so it can be closed off. I got a harness and have started working with her getting her used to it. I have watched and read lots about flighted birds on the computer, and I really feel that this would be good for Mushka. I would love to hear others experiences with their flighted friends, good and bad. Is there anything I should fix that I haven't though of? ANY advice is welcome! I'm a bit neurotic about this so maybe a neurotic bird like an African Grey suits me.
I thought I might find some help for a few issues I am having. First my Mushka has the worst balance ever. I think she just spent so much time, possibly her whole life on the same size wooden dowels. I have switched to natural wood perches of various sizes, and she rides around on me for at least a couple of hours a day and it is getting better but it is still terrible. Her foot strength is very poor, she likes to be a "bat" and hang upside down when we are playing but she always gets tired and ends up falling into my hands. And I am developing shoulder pains from walking around like a statue when she is on me for fear of her falling off. Are there any good exercises, toys, changes or anything I could do to help alleviate this problem?
Second issue, i am trying to get Mushka used to me handling her wings. I am wanting to allow her wings to grow out so she can be flighted. I am pretty sure she was flighted at one point because she as ZERO fear of jumping off anything and everything. Plus she floats remarkably well, she can flap a good 40 feet before she lands. So i want to get her used to being handled to put on a harness. If she didn't like having her wings handled I could work with it, but she likes it too much.... I can touch her back without much issue but every time I try to lift her wings or touch under her wings it becomes a parrot B-Porn movie. Heavy panting, squeaky noises, and regurgitation non stop for several minutes once she starts. Freaked me out the first time she did it and I ran straight to the computer to see what was wrong. I have tried giving treats to keep her busy, new toys to keep her busy, and I have tried to tire her out first with play sessions. Nothing works so far. So any thoughts on how I can calm her down and get her over this, it is hard to work with her when she does this and it makes me feel a bit dirty.
The last thing is, I AM TERRIFIED OF LETTING HER FLY!!!!!! I have started target and recall training. I got coverings for all my windows that didn't have coverings. Ceiling fans never run in my house anymore, and I put doors on my kitchen so it can be closed off. I got a harness and have started working with her getting her used to it. I have watched and read lots about flighted birds on the computer, and I really feel that this would be good for Mushka. I would love to hear others experiences with their flighted friends, good and bad. Is there anything I should fix that I haven't though of? ANY advice is welcome! I'm a bit neurotic about this so maybe a neurotic bird like an African Grey suits me.
Trivia Fun! African Grey's love to share their toys!
Even if you don't really want the toy.
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