swampy2508
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- Apr 17, 2024
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- alexandrine
So, my wife and I adopted a male alexandrine from a friend. He was originally in a bonded pair, his gf was unfortunately eaten by a rat in front of him and apparently this caused some personality changes.
Since, he has been in a different home and with already lacking attention for him, they got a dog which made his life too hard to stay there. We have had him for about 2-3 months. We have noticed he has come out of his shell alot since moving in. We have figured out some food he enjoys and a bell that makes him so happy, we are feeding him better, he is flying again and all his feathers are back. We are hearing more and more happy noises and he spends longer and longer with me each day before retreating back to his cage.
Just lately, the more comfortable he has become, he has started firing warning shots at my wife when she tries to interact with him. He will never make contact but clearly is telling her to stay away, maybe he is inclined towards males? Because I will go up to him right after and he will not do it to me.
My wife loves him so much, she works from home and spends all day with him. Considering she is the home body, I could see this becoming an issue. Any advice?
Since, he has been in a different home and with already lacking attention for him, they got a dog which made his life too hard to stay there. We have had him for about 2-3 months. We have noticed he has come out of his shell alot since moving in. We have figured out some food he enjoys and a bell that makes him so happy, we are feeding him better, he is flying again and all his feathers are back. We are hearing more and more happy noises and he spends longer and longer with me each day before retreating back to his cage.
Just lately, the more comfortable he has become, he has started firing warning shots at my wife when she tries to interact with him. He will never make contact but clearly is telling her to stay away, maybe he is inclined towards males? Because I will go up to him right after and he will not do it to me.
My wife loves him so much, she works from home and spends all day with him. Considering she is the home body, I could see this becoming an issue. Any advice?