BarbieH
10-25-2006, 09:34 AM
It's been a while since I've posted any bird updates, let alone a Gracie update. Now I've finally got something to report. :D
She and George got their flights trimmed a couple of days ago. Now, those of you who know Gracie, know that trying to touch her at all is potentially putting your hands at risk. :eek: So, I have always toweled her in order for Tim to do the wing clipping.
This time, I don't know why, I transferred her from the towel to holding her in my hands in the recommended hold. She can bite my fingers in that position. She could also wiggle herself out of it. But after giving my index finger just a little beak graze, she settled right down and I was about to pet her beak and head. Her eyes looked very calm, and it really made my day! :happy:
The next day she demonstrated that she can get her food door open, after dumping the food of course. :rolleyes: It's always a mixed bag with her!
She and George got their flights trimmed a couple of days ago. Now, those of you who know Gracie, know that trying to touch her at all is potentially putting your hands at risk. :eek: So, I have always toweled her in order for Tim to do the wing clipping.
This time, I don't know why, I transferred her from the towel to holding her in my hands in the recommended hold. She can bite my fingers in that position. She could also wiggle herself out of it. But after giving my index finger just a little beak graze, she settled right down and I was about to pet her beak and head. Her eyes looked very calm, and it really made my day! :happy:
The next day she demonstrated that she can get her food door open, after dumping the food of course. :rolleyes: It's always a mixed bag with her!