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Want your opinion

Posted by Nancy on 4/23/2025, 12:54 pm

This may sound like a crazy question but..with the exception of my beloved Spikey all the birds I have ever had were gotten when they were 2 months old or younger.. I have always been very hands on with them.. when I got Angel my conure he was a tough one.. would always try and bite me or scamper away when I got near.. after about two months he bonded with me and we finally became buddies.. he learned how to step up and likes spending time with me when he is not busy entertaining me with his playful antics.. this last week he has become extremely affectionate! He will sit with me and and let me give him scritches for quite awhile..almost being clingy.. when I put him back on his house he just keeps flying back to my shoulder… not complaining but so unlike him and wondering if maybe he is not feeling well.. what is your opinion on this? He has been with me 3 years now.

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Lillian on 4/23/2025, 2:44 pm, in reply to "Want your opinion"

Welcome to your Angel. It sounds like he may be "in love" with you. Enjoy your time with him/her.

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Cathy on 4/23/2025, 3:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Want your opinion"

Maybe for your peace of mind you could take him for a well-birdie check-up? I love his coloring and his eyes.

Cathy

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Lori on 4/23/2025, 3:38 pm, in reply to "Want your opinion"

My Daffy, my cockatiel, is doing the same thing and I've had him 20 years. This spring he is more affectionate than normal. I am thinking maybe hormones.

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Cindy AZ on 4/23/2025, 5:59 pm, in reply to "Want your opinion"

So beautiful! Probably just seasonal hormones, but if it’s been a while it might be good to get a vet check just in case.

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Diane on 4/23/2025, 6:29 pm, in reply to "Want your opinion"

I would take him to the vet. Sometimes your instincts are correct.

Re: Want your opinion

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 4/23/2025, 10:58 pm, in reply to "Want your opinion"

It might be hormones, but just to be on the safe side, call your vet, talk to them, see if they think he needs a bit of a checkup. Are his poops normal? Eating okay and all that?

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