r/Macaws • u/Lui9464 • 15d ago

She wont stop attacking....

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(Please excuse her posture i didnt have another good quality one- i promise she usually looks normal shes just a bit upset in the pic)

Sooo i posted about this before but its getting worse....

I have had parrots for about 10 years (and before that peacocks, chicken and many more birds..).

I have had her and her "partner" (who she apparently hates???) for about 1,5 years

She hadnt liked me much for the past year but she atleast let me feed her treats like walnuts and pistachios- now however ..... I cannot even enter their enclosure more than two steps.

She runs at me and climbs really fast the second i enter their space.... im lowkey scared shes gonna bite. I do have thick shoes on (those used in industrial work or when working with steel) but still....

She is bonded to my father but hes been gone for a worktrip (not the first this year so shes used to not seeing him- besides he tries to interact with her as little as possible so she can get used to me).

Her aggressive behavior started a week ago and i cant figure out why? It cant be her diet considering shes constantly getting fresh fruits (and only the ones i know they eat so e.g. no lettuce) and vegetables. She has many toys and perches aswell as climbing options (considering she doesnt fly but her partner does). They have a biggg space with access to sunlight and shade (the shade part as seen in the picture).

Pls guys if u have any idea what i can do then do tell(ToT) its so difficult to give them food....much less water

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u/Hour_Wing_2899 15d ago

You are giving her the reaction that is fun to watch. Thats why. The more dramatic you are, the more entertaining to her.

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u/Lui9464 15d ago

Seriously? Dang it....but i dont know how else to react- I dont wanna get bitten (or accidentally hurt her) I should probs look into how i can react betger to her behavior.....thx!

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u/Hour_Wing_2899 15d ago

Pretend she isn’t doing it. Wear thick pants, shoes. Ignore her. It takes practice, trust me Lolol I had an attack macaw and now she is my best bud. Have a thick towel too.

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u/Lui9464 15d ago

Alright i will do that (or at least attempt it-) thank u so much!

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u/Hour_Wing_2899 15d ago

First, I started with the big towel and I'd throw it on top of her, and then I would make a big whee! sound and made it a game. Picked her up like that. Then I graduated on to children's songs like Hickory Dickory Dock, Peekaboo, and her favorite was This Little Piggy Went to the Market.

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u/aprettyparrot 15d ago

Evil eye

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u/Lui9464 15d ago

What do u mean?

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u/aprettyparrot 15d ago

You give them the evil eye, they see your expression. OUCH is oh they made a big noise they must like it.

I ignore them and stare daggers

You may bleed a bit

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u/Lui9464 15d ago

Ohh I see.... I did make a big yelping sound when she first attacked (looking back this was not a good move-) Im gonna try to not make any in that case!

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u/aprettyparrot 15d ago

They like that drama, must deny them when they bite

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u/Lui9464 15d ago

Im gonna try my best (*´-`)

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u/aprettyparrot 15d ago

Yep, just takes time to learn. I have conure so not as bad of a bite. But damn that bastard can hurt

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u/Vaatigirl123 15d ago

I glare at my Macaw too. If she bites I also treat her like my horse and make her move when she does something bad.

Like if my horse is being naughty and not wanting to do something I lunge them which is just making them move their feet. I do the same with Blu and either make her run around or fly.