MissyMe83
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- Nov 29, 2011
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- Parrots
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Tate ~~
White Capped Pionus -
Violet ~~ Yellow Naped Amazon - Jupiter ~~ Baby B&G Macaw (coming soon)
Hey everyone. My question is regarding my Pionus - Tate. He is almost 1yr old and he's been a great little guy since day one!
Shortly after Violet (Yellow Naped Amazon) came home, however, he's been acting differently. The only thing I can attribute it to is jealousy. He's not old enough to be going through the hormonal changes.
I try to be fair and give each one equal attention, so I'm aware that each needs special attention. They are in separate cages (obviously lol) that are very close to each other in the same room. I don't have any problems with them fighting unless Violet sneaks over to Tate's play gym in which he quickly scares her away with a charge and open beak.
The real issue here is Tate's attitude and aggression. He is A LOT more cranky and bitey. Seemingly out of nowhere he'll go for me feathers flared and beak open for a bite. I know he knows it's wrong because he goes right into his cage afterwards knowing he's been a bad boy. It almost feels like he doesn't want to be that way, but doesn't know how else to communicate his jealousy of the other bird.
Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? I want my little lover back. He's still sweet at times, but more and more he's just cranky with me. I want him to know he is still my little love and that doesn't change just because a new bird has joined us.
Thanks!
~ Melissa
Shortly after Violet (Yellow Naped Amazon) came home, however, he's been acting differently. The only thing I can attribute it to is jealousy. He's not old enough to be going through the hormonal changes.
I try to be fair and give each one equal attention, so I'm aware that each needs special attention. They are in separate cages (obviously lol) that are very close to each other in the same room. I don't have any problems with them fighting unless Violet sneaks over to Tate's play gym in which he quickly scares her away with a charge and open beak.
The real issue here is Tate's attitude and aggression. He is A LOT more cranky and bitey. Seemingly out of nowhere he'll go for me feathers flared and beak open for a bite. I know he knows it's wrong because he goes right into his cage afterwards knowing he's been a bad boy. It almost feels like he doesn't want to be that way, but doesn't know how else to communicate his jealousy of the other bird.
Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? I want my little lover back. He's still sweet at times, but more and more he's just cranky with me. I want him to know he is still my little love and that doesn't change just because a new bird has joined us.
Thanks!
~ Melissa