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Wing flipping??
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:43 pm
by jen5239
Remmi seems to be like flipping or snapping his wings every once in a while when I'm holding him. It's hard to describe, but it's like he's snapping his wings-one and then the other. Any ideas why he might be doing this?
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:57 am
by Mikaela
Baby does that too sometimes.
I always chocked it up to her being happy to be on my hand and displaying her talents lol.
OH! I forgot, I was feeling better the other day and took pics of her taking her FIRST bath without Mommie. I have always had to do it for her.
She was doing the FUNNIEST, craziest things. Imma try to past them now while the brats opps hehe kids sleep.
Did I say that outloud?
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:55 pm
by MonknSharona
I have three birds, one albino IRN, a cockatiel and Ruby the Eclectus. Now, Ruby has a history (as do many ekkies) for toe tapping and wing flipping; a lot of the time it is a reaction to certain foods; her's however is a reaction to smells and perfumes. How much of a problem is this with IRNs? I've only heard of it being an issue with ekkies and sometimes african grays, but when I saw this topic, it got me thinking so I thought I'd ask. Thanks.
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:04 pm
by Dani03
Monk...you have an albino too? Wow I think we're the only ones here who do
Dani and Prinny
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:40 am
by MonknSharona
I'm glad to meet a fellow albino owner.
i love all the colors of IRNs...but am partial to the albino.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:51 am
by kyria
yep that something I have seen both Kai and Jordan do.. I feel .. but I really have no idea.. I feel that it is when they are content and are getting perfect placement of their wings so they can settle down for a while. (Its a really quick,very sharp flick of the wing)
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:09 am
by Dani03
Awesome! We need more albinos in here lol. Have you posted pics yet? If not please do! I would love to see your bird.
Dani and Prinny
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:36 am
by Datsun and Family
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:53 pm
by Dani03
hehehe thanks Chamon! I don't think I was here in Aug for those great pics. Thanks so much for finding them
Dani and PRinny
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:47 pm
by MonknSharona
Hey cool!! thanks for posting the link to those threads I posted with Posey's Pics.
that's awesome.
Thanks so much. I'm glad to see her pics shared.
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:45 am
by Dani03
Monk...Posey is so cute! Looks like you IRN has one heck of an attitude (just like my Prin) You've got a gorgous bird...
Dani and Prinny
Re: Wing flipping??
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:44 am
by phildez
Hi Jen, Im glad you raised this topic as I too have been trying to conclude why my IRN does this. I have noticed that he'll do this it after an activity for which he'll not show any other signs of enjoyment nor annoyance. However I am beginning to lean more towards the fact that this is a sign of pleasure although its not being backed up with another sign of pleasure, like a purr or pinning. He tends to do it after things he enjoyed....I think!?
It would be interesting to see what others think?
Phil