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debi
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Joined: 30 Mar 2005
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Location: South Jordan, Utah |
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I read that Sennies have a fight or flight instinct, the first time I saw it was when my daughter tried to pick Bella up. She flew away, and away and away. The next time she was fine.
I was really surprised when she attacked my oldest son's glasses, as well as my youngest son's.
I read about fight or flight in < "Guide to Senegal parrots and their Family">
Does anyone have any more information on this, or tricks you have used while training your Sennie to not have this reaction. Your remarks would be very appreciated.
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Sunday July 17, 2005 6:14 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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I don't know about this.. I have heard of it, but yet I don't know the really more indepth info..
How I train Iago not to go into 'flight'? Ehm, Well, just trying to pretend I like things?
And the fight thing? Ehm, I am trying to avoid things that he wants to attack. Or explain him what the object is for.. He'll be calmer then! |
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Sunday July 17, 2005 12:58 pm |
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debi
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Joined: 30 Mar 2005
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Location: South Jordan, Utah |
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What I read is that the Sennie has this tendency and I dont want her to develop it. My son wears gloves to pick her up, it more of a security blanket for him. I had played with the gloves before he tried it. So she would not be afraid of the gloves. If anyone else has had their cute little fly away from someone or strike an object give me some suggestions on how you handle it. The book says to not let them do it. Say hey, or clam do distract, and then praise the positive. But do not in anyway punish the bird. This can cause fears and shyness, but will not cure the problem. Love and kindness and trying to distract. The step up and towel game work well. or saying something that will take her mind off of niping. But you have to understand my Boys are afraid of a little nip that does not even break the skin.  |
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Tuesday July 19, 2005 7:17 am |
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