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Posted by: PHIggysbirds at Tue Sep 9 22:42:34 2008 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHIggysbirds ] We have definitely had to contend with hormonal amazons along with many other species of hormonal or just plain grumpy (at least when the arrived)birds. I have found that the only real way to get past this stage is patience and positive reinforcements. Just like any behavior you want to curb in a bird it will take time and this is just one that takes a bit more time until the hormones settle down. Reward him for good behavior, ignore bad behavior, when he is quiet and not nippy spend more time with him, praise him, give him treats (if not already doing this make sure you have a treat he likes that he gets at no other time such as an almond, a pecan etc), scritches if he likes them etc. When he is behaving badly, place him down immediately, try not to reward bites with loud "Ouches" or dramatic behavior, sometimes it can be difficult but it will eventually subside. Whatever you do, don't leave him completely alone at this time or he will become impossible to handle even when the hormones stop. [ Reply To This Message ] [ Subscribe to this Thread ] [ Show Entire Thread ] | ||
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