Help with Aggressive Behaviour

[Kalidasa]

Wow that was an amazing thread!

 

[RitaS]

Update...
I'm still waiting on clicker & T-stand, but I figure I can still work on bonding.
So every morning I put music on and sing to Norman (scary voice) but he always likes it. He sings back & bobs his head. And at night I wait for my Boyfriend to go to bed, trying not to make it a contest, like henpecked suggested. Norman & I played tug of war (fingers) for about 20 min!!! And he didn't hurt me!!! He was laughing & rolling on cage! I attached a photo. Baby steps, but I'm really happy.

 

[JerseyWendy]

SWEET!!!!

I truly foresee an extremely bright future for you and Norman!!

Thank you a bunch for the update! Cute picture!!!!

 

[RitaS]

Thanks Wendy!
I'm trying to figure out this forum thing!
If I have new questions about behavior, should I start a new thread?
In the mean while I'll just ask here.
Norman is VERY attached to his cage. It's difficult to get him off. When I do he seems ok most of the time. Obviously I don't force it because he'll hurt me. I know that this is my fault because I have not been consistent with him. But that is over now. Will it help with out bonding if I take him off more? I figured that might be part of the reason for the t-stand too? Does this also help with socialization? Getting him out of his comfort zone? This morning he was screaming and we talked for a bit and I took him off the cage. He usually sits in my knee. Well today we were watching tv and he fell asleep in my knee! Is this a good sign? I took as it was.
I hope I'm not being a burden?!?
Again Thank You!!!

 

[SandyBee]

Great news that your making progress.
My two cents!!!
It will help with bonding the more time you spend with him, just keep giving him the option. Forcing is not usually a great thing, try bribery.
Yes getting him out of his comfort zone onto his T-stand will do wonders I'm sure.
Falling asleep on your knee is a great sign means he feels happy and secure.
Keep going your doing great.

 

[RitaS]

PS... I've been reading other people's post, yikes I don't have it that bad
Sadly Norman has responded so quickly! Staring to realize he has been so pissed off cause I having been giving him enough love. Still can't go anywhere near him when my boyfriends around!!! That'll take some time. Picking & choosing my battles

 

[SandyBee]

Well they are loving and intelligent creatures, I'm sure he soaking up the extra attention.
Picking your battles is a great hing to do for now until he realizes that you can all be friends. Also it is mating season for my amazon, maybe the attitude will relax in a few weeks especially if you keep working with him.

 

[RitaS]

Thanks Sandybee! In a about a month we will be driving pretty much cross country.
I was thinking that maybe I should start taking him on small trips to park, etc. So to minimize the stress of our Looong trip. Any thoughts? Also is it safe to take him to the beach? I did years ago in NY but I don't really Remeber his reaction?
Yes his wings are clipped and I have a travel container:09:

 

[SandyBee]

Outings are a great idea, get him used to being in the car and carrier.
I always keep Bosley(my zon) in the carrier when we got out, Birds with clipped wings can still fly. You can also use a harness if you can get him to wear one.
I don't see any problem with the beach, just be aware of your surroundings.

 

[RitaS]

So my partner was playing Norman & I asked him to put him down on the chair and walk a few feet away but still stay in the room. Spoke to Norman for a few minutes and he let me pick him up! NO attack. Very excited. But...I took him for a walk to the park, just the two of us and he started panting. It was about 90 degrees here but we were in the shade and I felt fine. I got nervous and took him home. Waited a few minutes and gave him a bath with slightly cool water. He seemed fine afterwards. Is it the heat or his nerves?

 

[RitaS]

Do you think I'm introducing too much too soon?

 

[SandyBee]

If he was panting, I'd say heat. Amazons are resilient, take your cues from him. personally I think your doing great Not too much at all.

 

[henpecked]

I agree with Sandy, sounds like the heat. He's been an inside bird and not used to the heat. your doing fine.

 

[MikeyTN]

I feel like I needed a Amazon.....lol.....I can't comment on any of it cause I don't know Amazons well what so ever. I feel left out....

 

[henpecked]

I've several extras, need one?

 

[JerseyWendy]

You are making GREAT progress with Norman, Rita!!!!

 

[RitaS]

Mikey - I NEVER felt like I needed an amazon! My Mom, sister, & I all chipped in and got Norman for my brother. He had him for week and informed me if I wanted the bird to live you better come get him. Oddly I was so happy. In the short time I had Norman before giving to my brother I got very attached. I don't know if I will ever get another bird. But the idea of growing old with Norman is something I've always cherished! BTW Norman is named after Norman Bates!!!

Sandy, Wendy, & Henpecked - I think I'm going take him out early morning before it gets too hot & see how he reacts. The panting freaked me out.
Thanks y'all!!!

 

[MikeyTN]

I've several extras, need one?

We'll see what happen with PB first, the lady with the Lilac....

 

[RitaS]

PB? Are you getting a lilac? Willie looks like a character! In terms of beauty the eclectus has always caught my eye. But for some reason I'm seriously drawn to Salmon Crest Cockatoo! Maybe it was the Baretta re-runs? But I just think they are the most amazing birds!!!

 

[SandyBee]

I feel like I needed a Amazon.....lol.....I can't comment on any of it cause I don't know Amazons well what so ever. I feel left out....

Mikey, Amazons are so much fun!!!
Don't feel left out, join the crowd LOL

Rita
You could also take along a water bottle and/or mister with you.