I have a quaker parrot and he puffs his feathers up alot. I heard this could be a sign of aggression, but he doesn't act mad. Like he does it a lot when I talk to him or blow lightly. He doesn't do this so much with other people. Could this be a sign of affection?
2006-11-05 17:09:08 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica T 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
I have 2 quakers and its his way of showing affection yes, also they do that before they poop. It is not a sign of aggression.
2006-11-05 20:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Quaker is most likely doing what is called "Rousing" his feathers. Parrots have the ability to move their feathers and when they puff up like that at a time when there is no reason to become aggressive, they will "rouse" them up and lay them down again. It's a sign of a relaxed bird. It's not unlike humans stretching.
2006-11-06 10:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I've seen it in a Macaw I think. My Grandma has a parrot.
My mom had a parrot too.
It means he's listening to you... he likes the sound or what you are doing. Sometimes they make a little sound too.
Then again the whole aggression thing I don't necessarily doubt.
Parot I know bites because he's not Mr. Tame... yikes my fingers.
I agree with him being happy or affectionate.
I was petting our cockatiel and she fluffs up when I do that. She likes it. lol
Hope this helps.^_^
2006-11-06 02:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Junas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huh. i think a little bit of puffing is ok, depends how much he is doing. tricky with male parrots when you are a female owner; they sometimes will act out courtship movements with you. just a heads up!
2006-11-06 01:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the record, I agree with Phoenix. However, I've enjoyed reading the other answers as well!
2006-11-06 12:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by silver2sea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is a sign of affection my birds do that when i have music on or when i pet them......they get very happy........
2006-11-06 11:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Rocker Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you blow on your bird? Are you tryin to make him sick?
2006-11-06 06:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Lunchmeat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋