Should there be a sticky on nippiness in GCC?

[DebsFlock]

I'm wondering if it would be worth having a sticky thread in this area on nippiness in GCC specifically since it seems almost every new owner has some questions about everything from enthusiastic beaking to fear biting to genuine aggression.

What do the moderators think? I'd be happy to contribute.

 

[DebsFlock]

Should I PM it to you, or just post it?

 

[Mudkips]

This is an excellent idea Debs!
Lately there have been many threads about baby conures starting to bite their owners a few weeks after receiving them. Us GGC groupies have all been working diligently to answer any questions, but they keep popping up! I'm sure more then a few others out there have come up with a similar idea to a sticky...

I think that introducing the issue should be simple enough - "Expect your new GGC to nip and bite harder over the first week or so."
Organising the solution to this should be a bit more of a challenge though! I've noticed the main consensus in this forum is that the 'ignore and floor' tactic works well, but that's not the only way. I also prefer the 'hurt squeal' tactic, but I'm not sure if many others here have tried it.
Does anyone else have another tactic? I'm sure there must be another good one out there.
Or maybe does anyone think that the sticky thread should go in another direction? As much as I'd like to, I can't speak on behalf of the entire forum!

 

[Kantia]

I've heard of the laddering technique. If they start to bite you simply make them step up on your left hand, then your right, etc. like a ladder effect and it's meant to disrupt the bad behaviour and distract them.

I think the stick is a great idea, you could have the information "what to expect", techniques of how to stop th behaviour and maybe success stories.

 

[Mudkips]

I've heard of the laddering technique...

Of course! I totally forgot about that one

I guess that another issue would be the severity of the biting and distinguishing between intentional and unintentional - warning bites, play bites, etc...

 

[wenz2712]

Just post it and we will sticky it

 

[Kantia]

I've just found quite a good site regarding biting in birds, might want to check it out. :]

RP - Biting

 

[DebsFlock]

Now that I'm back, I'll try to get something drafted this weekend or next week.