A request for owners of female parrots

[Laurasea]

There is a behavior of female parrots where they push out their vent, and pull it back in. It looks like a temporary prolapse but is a normal behavior.

My avian veterinarian is looking for anyone who will share a video clip of this behavior.

Thanks!

 

[noodles123]

does it look like repeated puckering lips? lol---I know that's gross...but....

 

[Laurasea]

Could be, have you seen it in noodles? If you have, she would love to see

 

[Scott]

Are you talking about cycling of the vent several times other than after elimination?

 

[wrench13]

Hi Laura, is it a specific species that your vet is discussing with you?

 

[texsize]

I have no video but I think I have seen Bella do this.
It was in. The shower so she was above eye level. After releaving herself I noticed her vent pulsing.

I would also bet money that I saw Pacho do this to but not sure.

 

[Laurasea]

any species, its known but not documented.
Probably more of a come hither mating behavior..but if you have anything that seems close , please share.
Thanks bunches

 

[moon1964]

any species, its known but not documented.
Probably more of a come hither mating behavior..but if you have anything that seems close , please share.
Thanks bunches

I have a female and she pushed her vent right up to whatever is close (cage,play stand) and she will do that pulse thing. For her is a breeding thing and she does this twice a day

 

[Laurasea]

Yes. A breeding thing. If you can share a short clip? Awesome