gnatnlucy
New member
I am new here but my reason for joining was due to this issue. Lucy my 6 year old Umbrella thinks I am hers and only HERS. She adores me ADORES me... to the point that no matter what I do she lifts her tail, quivers, does the uncomfortable heavy breathing and has even regurged for me (the truest sign of devotion) I know we aren't supposed to be cuddly and physical with toos because it can cause frustration. So I tried for about a month only petting her crest, not spending too much physical time with her, attempting to divert her into playing games or tricks and she was miserable. She screamed all the time... she tried to bite anything that walked by her cage or perch she was just unruly... so I caved... i pet her under her wings one night and the next day she was silent... sat on her perch with her happy feathers up and relaxed all day until my friend came over and Lucy launched herself at my friends face... fortunately I was fast and got in the way sparing my friends ear from no longer being attached . I put her in a time out and ignored her screaming as my friend visited with me. Now I can't allow anyone near me when Lucy is around. She tries to attack them. I can do anything in the world to her. Clip her nails, wings hold her like a baby put her in a blanket pick her up anything I want to do and she is a dream. My best friend walks in the door and she goes into being a screaming crazy mess! I know why she does this. I am her mate and she is defending her mate (or i think that is what it is) how can I curb this behavior? I have tried holding her while my friend is here ... just to show her that it's ok... i have ignored her, I have tried to get her to like my friends ... even if i cover her cage... she hears someone talking to me and freaks out. Suggestions?? Thanks!