Is she horny?

[Munalondon]

I have noticed my Alexandrine goes into that position sometimes. Does that mean she's ready for mating

 

[Rozalka]

probably yep

 

[Munalondon]

probably yep

This is what she does all day. Is she just playing or building a nest.

 

[wrench13]

Yep dark shadowy space + nesting materials + butt in the air = mating behavior. Most people try to minimize this if they are not looking to breed a parrot. Mating behavior can also include butt rubbing, more biting, more noise and mood changes.
Minimizing it includes:
No dark shadowy spaces
No shreddy type mating materials
12 hrs good solid quiet sleep
No touching anywhere except head and neck
Reduced or no sugary foods, like fruits and other foods which are converted to sugars in their body, like corn.

These can minimize but not eliminate mating behavior. You cant eliminate them its part of nature.

 

[Munalondon]

Thanks. The boxes keep her occupied. If not she will find something else to schred. Do I just keep her in the cage? How long is it going to last

 

[StormyPica]

For captive bred birds, it can last anywhere from a month to a year.
You don't have to keep her in her cage for the whole time, just get shredding toys that aren't dark and shadowey.

 

[Laurasea]

just cut up the cardboard. It's the box that is trigger

 

[Munalondon]

just cut up the cardboard. It's the box that is trigger

Thanks everybody for all the advice

 

[HeatherG]

Goes into what position?

Sometimes female parrots crouch and drop their wings. It can mean they ‘love’ you and are confused and hormonal. It doesn’t mean they need to have a bird boyfriend / mate or they need or want to lay eggs.

 

[Munalondon]

Goes into what position?

Sometimes female parrots crouch and drop their wings. It can mean they ‘love’ you and are confused and hormonal. It doesn’t mean they need to have a bird boyfriend / mate or they need or want to lay eggs.

 

[HeatherG]

Goes into what position?

Sometimes female parrots crouch and drop their wings. It can mean they ‘love’ you and are confused and hormonal. It doesn’t mean they need to have a bird boyfriend / mate or they need or want to lay eggs.

Sorry, when I saw your post before I only saw the text question and no photo. Not sure what was up with that. And now that I see the other photo of the chewed up box…yes, I think we’re all on target.

 

[HeatherG]

This is what she does all day. Is she just playing or building a nest. View attachment 35499

She’s in looove with you and making you both a cozy nest. You better talk to her or you will have some hurt feelings