Lou Needs A Home

[Stacie47]

Hello. I'm from Massachusetts and looking to rehome my senegal Lou. When I adopted him they said he was around 6...so today he's about 10 yrs old. He does not like men..unless you have TONS of patience for him and are willing to work with him. He's very aggressive...will bite..very very loud..needs LOTS of attention. Just a few of his "flaws"...Loves to be out of his cage..he will let me near him, goes on my finger & shoulder and he doesn't mind biting my ear or face..he is not to be trusted.
Like I said, he is very loud..definately NOT an apartment bird! He loves to be outside on his perch and also likes to have a basket to sit on and filled with treats. Not good with kids. Needs an adult who wants to spend time with him, talk to him, lots and lots of patience. He loves to be in the shower on his shower perch. He does enjoy carrots raw & cooked, people food, cereal, he'll eat anything. I do cover his cage at night...once he hears you up, he's up. Bird experience is a definate! He will come with his cage, food, and perch.
If interested email me at [email protected]
I am a half hour north of Boston...will not ship.

 

[mtdoramike]

What a shame, but I know what you mean. What limited experience that I have with Senegals and from what I have read, Senegal parrots tend to have a Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde personality. One minute they can be sweet as sugar, the next minute they get mischevious and want to nip, pinch and even bite.

Mine loves to pinch my finger, arm & neck & ear if I let him. When I see that he is getting that mean streak going, I distract him with my other hand, or blow in his face. I think Senegals do it to test their boundaries and see what you are going to let them get away with. I have also found with my Senegal, he's trying to tell me something, which is usually that he's tired of playing and wants to go back to his cage and for me to leave him alone.

One thing to remember, when he bites or pinches you, DON'T YELL OUT or SCOLD HIM. INGORE THE BAD DEHAVIOR. If you yell out or acknowledge the bite or pinch, you will be re-enforcing the bad behavior and he will know that he can get a rise out of you, which is what he's probably trying to do.

Good luck finding him a home. If you were in Central Florida area, I would have taken him.

Oh and by the way, they claim that Senegals are quiet birds and great for apartment living, but that is quite different from what I have seen from my Senegal and the few that I have seen. Yes, they are quieter than most, but they still have their moments. Mine will throw a hissy fit usually in the mornings before I pick him up and ride him around the house on my shoulder or typing on the computer. My wife would be the first to tell folks that Tiki isn't not all that quiet.

 

[Stacie47]

LOL! Yes he definately has a temper and also can be sweet as pie. If I can't find him a home, I will keep him. I can't imagine dropping him off at a shelter,,he'd be lost! I do love him and have fun with him but I think he needs more then what he's getting here.