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Why Does My Parrot Do That?

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Introduction:
"Parrots are quite different from dogs and cats, and some of their behavior can be very mystifying. Here are ten things I had to adjust to as a new parrot owner!"


1. Sometimes my parrot crouches down low on his perch, stretches his neck out in one direction, and flutters his wings. What does he want to do?
    Go somewhere
    Go to sleep
    Be fed
    Take a bath


2. Whenever I put my lory on my shoulder, he tries to stick his tongue in my ear. Why does he do that?
    He's an audiologist
    He's bored
    To bite you
    It looks like a flower


3. In the spring and summer, my parrot always takes over one of my cabinets, shoving everything out and spending long hours sitting in it. I don't mind that. But why does she try to chase me away whenever I walk by?
    She thinks of it as her nest site
    You didn't need the cabinet anyway
    It's her new favorite toy
    You need to remodel the kitchen


4. Aaargh! My parrot just chewed up my antique Victorian sofa! Then he went for the wooden baseboards! Why does he have to chew so much? Which of these is NOT a reason why?
    To keep his beak trimmed
    He wants to spite you
    For entertainment
    To keep his jaw muscles in shape


5. I have a problem with my Hanging Parrot. Whenever I go to turn off the light at night, it's hanging upside down from the roof of its cage. I don't want it to go to sleep in such a dangerous position! What's wrong with it? How do I get it to stop?
    Take it to the vet
    Nothing
    Give it a bath
    Behavioral counseling


6. My parrot keeps getting pin feathers and blood feathers. They seems to make her really uncomfortable. What do I do to prevent them?
    Take her to the vet
    Nothing
    Feed her a different diet
    Behavioral counseling


7. My parrot acts funny when I pet her on the back. It doesn't happen when I scratch her head or rub her under the wings. What's going on?
    She has pinfeathers
    She interprets it as sexual stimulation
    She needs a bath
    She's hungry


8. Sometimes my parrot flashes his irises, puffs out the feathers on his head, fans his tail, and starts walking up and down his perch. What does that mean?
    He's hungry
    He's tired
    He's scared
    He's excited


9. Sometimes my Pionus parrot has this sort of sweet aroma. Does this mean he's sick?
    Yes
    No


10. Whenever I cuddle with my macaw, he starts throwing up. Why?
    He hates you
    He needs a bath
    He's sick
    He likes you


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