BirdyMomma
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Lilac Crowned Amazon (Bacci- Forever on my shoulder, forever in my heart.)
Yellow Collared Macaw (Loki the Monkey Bird)
Military Macaw (Wingnut)
Citron Crested Cockatoo
(Knuckles)
Hi. Our Military Macaw, you know, Wingnut, is 10 months old. I am having some issues with him, and I need your help/advice.
1. He's insanely hyper active. He hardly ever sits still, and I'm wondering if this is a normal baby Macaw thing, or are Militaries like this.
2. The constant gnawing on me. I began teaching Wingnut about acceptable bite pressure, by allowing him to beak me, and then letting him know when he uses too much force. I fear that I have created a monster, because he CONSTANTLY wants to gnaw on me. My hands, my arms, my skin and clothes, and he pinches, and when I try to stop him, he SCREAMS as if I were torturing him. I've triednoffering toys, but I am his favorite flavor.
This weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting next to a friends (14year old) Green Wing, and I was overjoyed by that well behaved, calm bird. She sat on the table while five of us ate lunch, and was a perfect lady. Had Wingnut been present, it would have turned into a shriek Fest.
Can anyone tell me if I am expecting too much too soon? If not, please offer any suggestions as to how I can curb his constant gnawing.
Thank you.
1. He's insanely hyper active. He hardly ever sits still, and I'm wondering if this is a normal baby Macaw thing, or are Militaries like this.
2. The constant gnawing on me. I began teaching Wingnut about acceptable bite pressure, by allowing him to beak me, and then letting him know when he uses too much force. I fear that I have created a monster, because he CONSTANTLY wants to gnaw on me. My hands, my arms, my skin and clothes, and he pinches, and when I try to stop him, he SCREAMS as if I were torturing him. I've triednoffering toys, but I am his favorite flavor.
This weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting next to a friends (14year old) Green Wing, and I was overjoyed by that well behaved, calm bird. She sat on the table while five of us ate lunch, and was a perfect lady. Had Wingnut been present, it would have turned into a shriek Fest.
Can anyone tell me if I am expecting too much too soon? If not, please offer any suggestions as to how I can curb his constant gnawing.
Thank you.