Okay my qp who is a rescue and ONLY loves his momma...me...has decided to become "frisky" with me lately. I used to be able to hold him for hours but lately after about an hour he decides it's time to get it on LOL! But most recently I am not able to hold him for more than 20-30 minutes before he starts in So how long until he gets over this??? I miss holding him

It depends... Sometimes it might not be until the weather becomes stable.... (Spring being over)

However, take him out and try petting him on his back... For some odd reason, my QP likes this the most in the spring, and stops his humping, have no idea why... (And hes 17) Maybe mine is going through male menopause...

Also, when he starts to do that, maybe put him back in his cage, then take him back out again a little later.. Sometimes spraying helps too....

Tracey

It really is different for all birds, but spring time for Kermit is the worse. The "horn dog" behavior has sort of subsided since he has gotten older, but still has the crazy hormonal surge in spring. It usually lasts for him until early summer when he starts to molt.

Jeff

Let me ask, when you pet him...do you pet from head to tail? Or from shoulder to tail...under his wings etc? There COULD be part of the problem. With some birds petting them the full length of their body or under the wings can get them started. Especially if you concentrate down at the base of their tail and under their wings. As you probably know the anatomy of a bird that's where the reproductive organs are located, from about mid body back to the vent. Petting them in that area could get them excited and allow them to think that that's what you want to do as well. So Pay attention when you pet them...Try just scritching their heads and neck for a while.

Now granted, with some birds it probably doesn't matter where they are petted, but its worth a try. Also something you might try...is when he starts his "behavior" tell him NO...that's not appropriate...give him a little earthquake and see how he responds if he continues then do another earthquake and tell him no...don't do that...and if he does it again...put him back in his cage and walk away. Just like biting...they learn when they continue to do something you don't like, they get put away.

Remember, obviously its a natural response to stimulation and there isn't a lot you can do about it other than not accept that behavior on you...but he needs to learn that its not acceptable behavior to do ON you...if he has a toy or what not in his cage, so be it...but its not acceptable on humans.

Thanks for the replies. He's still somewhat stressed so I don't want to spray him or do the earthquake thing since it will only stress him out and I don't want him to start plucking again. He's most comfortable just sitting on me so I really do not pet him a lot. He tends to get worried and sometimes even cower. I just go really slow with him so he knows he can trust me. He loves kisses so we do "kiss"...we both do the smoochy noise back and forth and I kiss him on his chest. When he is upset or scared he WILL bite and bite hard....not a nip but a full on attack and you're gonna lose a chunk of skin! I'm the only one that can even hold him. I'll just still settle with putting back on his cage when he starts in. I just really wondered how long it usually lasts.

Just distract him if he starts give him a treat my guys will stop for a unsalted cashew ..or just put him on his playstand or cage don`t make a big deal out of it ..Its just best if he views you as a flock member not as a mate , let him find a nice toy to get his jollies with ...poor little guys I guess they all get a bit frisky at times...Good luck...

I think Kiwi started early this year... he is still going strong I would say give it a few more weeks

The amount of light seems to be a big part of the trigger. As the days get longer the hormones kick in. So once we hit the summer solstice, and days start getting shorter again, then the hormones will subside(if they haven't by then already) and so will the randiness. You can try putting him to slep earlier or letting him sleep later to simulate a shorter day, but if yours are like mine, even covered they know when the sun is up. Maya has been getting worse. It's now several times a day. That I'm home for. Who knows what she gets up to while I'm at work.

Thanks everyone. He's been being very good lately. I can hold him for a long time before he thinks about it. Although I have heard him having fun with his hut in his cage a few times so maybe he has learned he's gonna get put in his cage if he does it to me. I never did scold him....just told him sweetly it was time to go in his cage and nicely set him in there. His cage is never locked though so he can come and go as he pleases. I know he's attached to me prolly too much but he will not tolerate anyone else and never has and sadly I doubt he ever will. He really is a good baby...I just love that bird! He's smart too. I've only had him since January and he now says hello, whistles woowoo like at a pretty girl, and woo-whoo like come here. Plus I ask him wheres mommas puffer baby and he puffs WAY out and prances so pretty....he's such a show off!!

well either he is learning that he goes back in his cage when he tries the nasty with me or it's wearing off...either way we're both quite happy! and all it took was putting him back in his cage...no yelling or punishment YAY!