TweeterKat
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So my frustration level with Peaches has just gone straight thru the roof!! As you all know she is nesting (she laid 5 eggs, which I have replaced with dummy eggs) And I totally understand the hormone/defend the nest thing, but OMG!!
SHE IS DOWNRIGHT VICIOUS!!!
I like to allow them free flight time at least once a day and while TomTom has been getting more accustomed to us (flying to us and perching on us) Peaches rarely leaves the cage. Again, very understandable. BUT I AM UNABLE TO WALK BY THE CAGE WITH THE DOOR OPEN! She literally attacks me... even if I am nearby (5-6 feet or so) She goes for any bare skin and won't let go. I have now been bitten on my breasts a few times just for wearing a scoop neck top, plus my hands, arms and once nearly got my face. Once she's out and I have managed to get her off my "offending body part" she swoops in and attaches to a new part and does this over and over til I literally throw her off me. I know that is not a great answer to stopping the attack, but WTF!! O.O
So, my plan was to complete the nesting in another couple weeks, remove the nestbox and relocate them to a different cage (found a beauty online!) after I clip their wings to try and make it easier for training.
Now I am wondering everyones stance on clipping their wings while she is nesting. Will this allow them a few weeks adjustment before I shake up their world? I have a local breeder that has offered to clip them for me and I will contact her accordingly to have it done, but I want to weigh in on this before doing so.
I appreciate any and all advice, tips and personal experiences as I am sooooo done with my hen!!!
SHE IS DOWNRIGHT VICIOUS!!!
I like to allow them free flight time at least once a day and while TomTom has been getting more accustomed to us (flying to us and perching on us) Peaches rarely leaves the cage. Again, very understandable. BUT I AM UNABLE TO WALK BY THE CAGE WITH THE DOOR OPEN! She literally attacks me... even if I am nearby (5-6 feet or so) She goes for any bare skin and won't let go. I have now been bitten on my breasts a few times just for wearing a scoop neck top, plus my hands, arms and once nearly got my face. Once she's out and I have managed to get her off my "offending body part" she swoops in and attaches to a new part and does this over and over til I literally throw her off me. I know that is not a great answer to stopping the attack, but WTF!! O.O
So, my plan was to complete the nesting in another couple weeks, remove the nestbox and relocate them to a different cage (found a beauty online!) after I clip their wings to try and make it easier for training.
Now I am wondering everyones stance on clipping their wings while she is nesting. Will this allow them a few weeks adjustment before I shake up their world? I have a local breeder that has offered to clip them for me and I will contact her accordingly to have it done, but I want to weigh in on this before doing so.
I appreciate any and all advice, tips and personal experiences as I am sooooo done with my hen!!!