Hormones

[bill_e]

So Nike has had raging hormones since January. She's at the point where she will hump me, my computer mouse, my wife to name a few. She is constantly faux regurgitating for us, for the computer mouse, herself (if she goes under her wing to preen it often starts a regurgitation session)

We haven't touched her below her head since early January but she's been getting worse and worse....cant wait for it to be over.

She's at the point now where I can't sit at my computer with her on my shoulder because she immediately jumps onto my mouse hand and begins. Because I've tried to block her descent from my shoulder if she starts a descent and I move my arm to inhibit her she puts her feathers up and gets very aggressive towards my arm....so we don't sit there anymore.

I keep her under a black bird cover in a quiet room from 1830 to 0830 or 9, so plenty of sleep.

She has been almost quiet these last two days so hopefully the hormones are beginning to wane.

No response required, just venting a little.

 

[Flboy]

I know how she feels!

 

[Piasa]

I feel for you! That's a long time to deal with a sexy bird.

 

[Maebntlori]

My b&g has been doing the same thing. She laid an egg Sunday and again tonight. I am beginning to worry. I have also been keeping her in a dark cage and not allowing any breeding behavior. I don't know what else to do. I rescued this bird from a foreclosed home about 6 weeks ago. She was under weight and has only one leg. Vet checked out good except weight. I am concerned for her health with this egg laying

 

[SailBoat]

Keep in mind that it is not only dark, but also the noise level of the house. A dark room or a dark cage cover is of little use if the TV is at normal level, let alone blasting away. Yes, I know that your TV is not, just making a point.

A very well balanced diet is also important. Avoid warm and/or soft foods (think baby food, like).

Avoid interactions, body contact points, and/or areas around the cage or home that is setting-off a hormonal reaction.

In short, avoid triggering! Yup, much easier to say.

 

[95talongirl]

I'm dealing with strange hawk-head behavior since January, as well. Mine is plucking feathers... and now is acting all sorts of weird. one second he is terrified of th both of us, and the next, he is normal. Vet says its hormonal, I'm hoping it is and that it calms down, soon, too!