tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post9164215461488587484..comments2024-01-05T00:53:26.014-08:00Comments on Parrot Musings: Integrating a new severe macaw into the houseMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-87741258120062117102010-07-27T07:15:14.431-07:002010-07-27T07:15:14.431-07:00Hi Lisa,
Sadly, I think using a spray bottle is q...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Sadly, I think using a spray bottle is quite common, but it does not do any good.<br /><br />As your parrot instincts have told you, it only harms the relationship with your bird.<br /><br />You really want the spray bottle to be something positive (bathing). I need to write an entry on this soon!<br /><br />If this method was used on him in the past, it helped to destroy the trust he might have had in humans, which makes it a little more difficult for you, since you need to show him that humans will not do such horrible things to him!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-9164714817265398092010-07-26T13:53:55.529-07:002010-07-26T13:53:55.529-07:00In one of the comments to your post on http://parr...In one of the comments to your post on http://parrotmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-thoughts-on-severe-macaws.html <br />Someone mentioned using a spray bottle to discourage screaming. Is this common? The reason I ask is that Samba's previous owner mentioned using a spray bottle. This struck me as a bit cruel. After reading that someone else uses this same method, I am wondering if it is more common than not? What is your take? Luckily Samba only gets noisy when we leave the room and will quite right down after 30 seconds or less.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660536021483100923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-20941663511847557052010-07-26T12:24:52.006-07:002010-07-26T12:24:52.006-07:00Lisa,
I totally agree -- it's not fair! I ha...Lisa,<br /><br />I totally agree -- it's not fair! I have conversations all the time with Rocky about how much more pleasant it would be for everyone if he would be as nice to me as he is to Thomas. I have been nothing but wonderful to him, and he repays me by attacking!<br /><br />http://parrotmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-thoughts-on-severe-macaws.html <br /><br />is a link to something I wrote last year. It may be helpful.<br /><br />Almost all severe macaws are mainly one-person birds. I have had to resign myself to the fact that the relationship Rocky and I have is far different than the one he has with my husband. Like you, I was the one doing all of the research to make his life better, but he didn't care!<br /><br />That being said, our relationship has greatly improved over the past 4 years he's been with us and I do have hopes that some day he'll be as tame to me as he is to my husband! Until then, I have my stick!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-63391888130883665492010-07-26T12:11:02.141-07:002010-07-26T12:11:02.141-07:00Thank you for your post Mary! It was very helpful....Thank you for your post Mary! It was very helpful. I will certainly keep you posted on our progress with Samba. I am going to buy a clicker today! He does seem a little more comfortable with us every day. We've had him a total of 21 days. He seems to favor my husband, although I'm the one who is constantly doting affection on him, and trying to research the best methods for a good bond. How is that fair?! : ) Again, I really appreciate your advice!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660536021483100923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-43842942203284627462010-07-26T07:10:33.236-07:002010-07-26T07:10:33.236-07:00E.R.,
Thanks for the nice comment! Much apprecia...E.R.,<br /><br />Thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645791926538907697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070053671376569995.post-84266361288413154122010-07-23T21:16:58.195-07:002010-07-23T21:16:58.195-07:00Hello. I found your blog recently and its great :)...Hello. I found your blog recently and its great :) I like to read about your birds while mine are sleeping and I can't play with them.<br /><br />This was a great post. Thanks!<br /><br />-E.R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com