Hello, I recently became the owner of a GCC (Her Name is Phyllis) and I already love her so much. Sheās been doing good for the most part, I just have a few behavioral concerns and Iām not sure if theyāre normal? I was hoping I could get some advice/help..!
She is only 5 months and is also a pet store bird (I know itās better to buy from a breeder, but I was impatient) for any background information. Sheās pretty sassy and mouthy, that meaning she bites.. Iāve been trying to give her her space since Iāve only had her a week, but I do let her climb on me when she feels up for it. The only issue there is when she escapes to my shoulder (I try not to let her but she ends Up getting her way;; ) she likes to nip the back of my neck and when I attempt to get her to step up, she bites up my fingers.. I canāt even pick her up because she either bites me more or she digs into my clothes/skin. She has not only bitten my fingers and nails but also all her toys, so maybe itās because sheās young? That was kinda drawn out but that was my question. Is it normal for them to bite like that? Sheās not at all afraid of me or anyone else as far as I can see, itās doesnāt seem aggressive? She even does it even when my hand isnāt really near her and when she willingly steps up onto me. Halp Meh
(Side note:
Another thing she does is make the āsirenā-like sound for lack of a better explanation, in other words a loud chirp when I play music or when I sing, is that distressed??
Also sometimes she makes the low noises but doesnāt bob her head which is defensive according to other articles Iāve read)
She is only 5 months and is also a pet store bird (I know itās better to buy from a breeder, but I was impatient) for any background information. Sheās pretty sassy and mouthy, that meaning she bites.. Iāve been trying to give her her space since Iāve only had her a week, but I do let her climb on me when she feels up for it. The only issue there is when she escapes to my shoulder (I try not to let her but she ends Up getting her way;; ) she likes to nip the back of my neck and when I attempt to get her to step up, she bites up my fingers.. I canāt even pick her up because she either bites me more or she digs into my clothes/skin. She has not only bitten my fingers and nails but also all her toys, so maybe itās because sheās young? That was kinda drawn out but that was my question. Is it normal for them to bite like that? Sheās not at all afraid of me or anyone else as far as I can see, itās doesnāt seem aggressive? She even does it even when my hand isnāt really near her and when she willingly steps up onto me. Halp Meh
(Side note:
Another thing she does is make the āsirenā-like sound for lack of a better explanation, in other words a loud chirp when I play music or when I sing, is that distressed??
Also sometimes she makes the low noises but doesnāt bob her head which is defensive according to other articles Iāve read)
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