Perjo has never been a vicious biter but she’s a Grey so maybe once a year she’d get me good and with some intent.
The past 16-17 days she’s bitten me three times in the exact same spot, left hand knuckle of index finger (because that the most common perch position I offer her) and she’s done so viciously with intent to harm each time. Tonight it was while trying to place her in cage for bedtime, which she usually accepts or looks forward to.
After I set her down I raised my voice and said NO and she started making kissing sounds and lunges at whichever hand was closest for about 20 seconds. Not sure why this came about but I now have a very bad cut and scab situation that won’t heal properly because it’s been three times in 17 days.
I’m wondering if she knows this is a weak spot for me right now or if the scab is a bother to her while perched on my finger or if it’s a focal point for her because I react to it?
If it continues another two weeks it will be concerning.
The past 16-17 days she’s bitten me three times in the exact same spot, left hand knuckle of index finger (because that the most common perch position I offer her) and she’s done so viciously with intent to harm each time. Tonight it was while trying to place her in cage for bedtime, which she usually accepts or looks forward to.
After I set her down I raised my voice and said NO and she started making kissing sounds and lunges at whichever hand was closest for about 20 seconds. Not sure why this came about but I now have a very bad cut and scab situation that won’t heal properly because it’s been three times in 17 days.
I’m wondering if she knows this is a weak spot for me right now or if the scab is a bother to her while perched on my finger or if it’s a focal point for her because I react to it?
If it continues another two weeks it will be concerning.