What does it mean

[ksuyen]

My young conure will often flap his wing (one side only) and make a chirping noises whenever he touches me, or whenever I touch him (like scratching his neck, head and wing), or when he is just sitting on my arm sleepily. Is this something common for a young conure or just mine?

I will try take a video to show it.

 

[ksuyen]

[ame="https://youtu.be/8inocFIeqsE"]https://youtu.be/8inocFIeqsE[/ame]

 

[PickleMeDickles]

Well, you have me stumped. He look quite comfortable and is not starting any arguments when you pet him. And it looks like he is doing that wing flippy thing my birds to when they are begging. Perhaps this is his way of saying, "that feel good" or "concentrate on xyz more". I don't know how old he is, but if he is really young perhaps he is chirping in hopes of a yummy. I would love to hear other opinions.

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

Skittles used to do this exact same thing when I first got him. It had me terrified. The vet did some blood work just to rule things out - and all was fine.

His breeder told me it meant he was 'content'. If your bird is doing it all the time then I'd suggest a vet visit. But if he's only doing it when he's near you, relaxing or being petted - it's more a sign of contentment. Meaning he feels safe and happy.

Here's a video of Skittles that I took. I'm not sure when he starts it, but I think it's near the minute mark.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteSPgfCNJ4"]My Sun Conure, "Skittles" - An observation - YouTube[/ame]

 

[ksuyen]

I wasn't so sure if it was "I am feeling good" moment, I was afraid there's something wrong with his wing but he let me touched the wing, not shying away from my hand. He definitely only doing this when next to me or being petted, not all the time, I really hope it's a sign of him being happy and relaxed because it's just so cute. It's something that I can stop worrying about? Perhaps I am going to keep my eyes on it, but not to pulling my hair out too much over it. Did Skittles eventually grow it out or is he still doing it?

I am going to bring him to avian vet this weekend for check up and dna test. Just to make sure.

 

[Skittys_Daddy]

Since it's only happening at those times, I say not to worry about it. It is a sign of contentment. It means they are happy.

But just to be safe, when you take him to the vet - let them know so they can check his wings and under them just to be sure. Sometimes if a wing is not clipped properly it can irritate the bird. Though from what you are describing it is more a contentment mood than any sort of irritation.

I can't say Skittles has stopped doing the wing shake, I just don't notice it as much. Skittles has gotten more into having 'wingpit rubs' where he lifts his wing and wants me to scratch under it.