We've been having fun recently with some hormonal episodes from Bibi - a two-year old red lored. A couple of weeks ago he suddenly decided he no longer liked two of our older red lored residents, Michael and Iran: formerly known as "Bibi's Good Friends Michael & Iran".
All three used to hang out in one corner together, sharing food and defending their turf against would-be interlopers. This is the favourite corner of all, by the way, as it is closest to our marvelous patented food-distribution station, and those that push their beaks through the wire while I'm dishing up tend to get a tasty treat for being so cute. Anyhow, one day, I arrive to find Iran clinging desperately to the side of the aviary above me and Michael a gibbering wreck in the corner, not at all interested in tasty treats. And there's Bibi, flitting merrily between the two, growling and cawing like a lunatic. Hmmmm.
Bibi seems to terrorise Michael more than Iran, presumably because Michael doesn't fly as well as the other two and ends up trapped in the corner. Many days I have had to bring him out of the aviary for a rest, at which point he shows his schizophrenic tendencies: cuddly and loving as I carry him to safety - cheeky, whistling, biting and aloof once he is safely indoors. Parrots really are ungrateful, arrogant creatures, don't you think?
There seems to be no rhyme or reason to Bibi's behaviour: some days he leaves them completely alone, others he is the playground bully, and yet others he is back to being friends with them again. Odd.
Unfortunately, as none of them are ready for release, we shall just have to continue playing referee and hope status quo is restored soon.
On a brighter note, it appears to be moulting season again, and both Spike and Chili are displaying some lovely new flight feathers. I'm saying a brighter note because it's wonderful news for the birds: it's not such good news for me. Spike absolutely hates me and can't wait to start dive-bombing again, so once he is flying, I shall have to brush up on my ducking and stick-fending skills once again. Yes, yes, very amusing Spike. These pictures of Spike were taken on September 4th after her returned from his kidnap ordeal, and yesterday (November 8th).
I know I promised I would, but I still haven't managed a single new case history for the website. I am going to go right now and write about Chili & Spike so you know exactly what I am rambling on about. www.belizebirdrescue.com
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