| Hi Jeanne,
The problem you have described might not be a real problem.
Some birds who have bonded strongly to an individual will give them
a sign of affection, like the one you described. From what I have
heard and read this is not uncommon. If you are stll concerned
the best thing to do is get Rosie to a good avian vet for a check
up.
If you read Bird Talk or any bird fancier publication you will
find several articles that have bird owners who are very excited
that their pet has regurgitated (spelling?) on them. It is a clear
sign that the bird loves you as much as you ,or your husband, loves
it. Birds in the wild often will regurgitate for their mates.
Thinking of it as a sign of affection makes it easier to deal with.
But on the other hand, when in doubt ask an avian vet.
Good Luck
John
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Hi,
From all that I have read, reply number 1 is exactly right. It is a well known
fact that birds will regurgitate as a sign of affection. But consider yourself
luck that you have a small bird. Our 2 mini-macaw's, which are a little bit
bigger than a conure, regurgitate several times in the 1 hour time span that
they sit on our shoulders...And what an odor!! Not to be graphic, but belive
me, by the time he goes back in his cage, our shirts need to be washed
immediately. I'm not sure if it is worse coming out of the other end of the
bird or not!!
But to answer your note, this is very normal and considered a compliment!!
We have 2 cockatiels as well, but they don't regurgitate like the mini's do.
Luanne Buccieri
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