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beefy_skeldon
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Joined: 20 Nov 2006
Posts: 12
Location: ISLE OF WIGHT |
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Hi i have a 2 yr old senegal iand she hates my partner the prob is i would love it if she wuld get along with her. she tries all she can but with no luck. have you got any tips? |
Sunday April 20, 2008 12:19 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7952
Location: Australia |
Unfortunately some bird will always be one person bird.
I'm sorry that your partner isn't able to get close to your bird. All I can say is keep trying. Get your partner to Give the bird treats, and just talk to her. sorry I can't think of anything else right now. good luck.  |
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Tuesday April 22, 2008 2:31 pm |
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homebird
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Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 434
Location: Toronto, Canada |
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Sennies are notorious for this kind of behavior. But 2 is still young.
I have a friend with one - she got a re-homed 8 yr old bird. Percy's now great with strangers & my friend's family & she's about 15. I think my friend said there were plenty of issues in the beginning & there are still some - like only eating when my friend is around & attacking toes when it looks like she's going out. When she brought her over to my place she was the perfect guest.
I recently bird-sat a lovely Grey. Fortunately for me the Grey in question was socialized. She was a peach - did everything I needed her to do. Socialization is really important - the bird will be happier overall - being able to relate to more than just you.
Perhaps invite some more freinds over so your partner is not the only 'enemy'.
I was thinking that you should leave the bird with your partner for a day - to feed etc - maybe longer as time goes on. It took the Grey about 8 of the 10 days she was here, before she warmed up to me & mine and asked for a head scratch. When Bunny didn't like something she'd grab my hand but only applied a bit of pressure - I did not respond beyond saying what I was doing [moving her toy] & that it was OK - she let go & didn't repeat the gesture. To be honest it was a bit worrisome but also reassuring that she didn't get rough.
The only other thing I can think of is for your friend to continue to casually acknowledge the bird in passing but otherwise ignore her/him. Never react badly to aggression [loud noises & jerking hands]. Offering treats only from her & offering outings too may warm things up.
Try & think of anything the bird objects to
- be it a hat, clothes, standing too close, when in the day, what the bird's posture is like -
& try & off-set or change the reaction with some activity. Kind of change the subject - like
Hope to hear some better news soon,
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 12:03 am |
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