Do Jardines parrots have the tendency to bite?
A – From Helene: As I read the “J” list, I realized that many of you have very young “J’s”. Gizmo (Greater) was born in ’93, Rita was his mom so you know he was super-socialized and loved and I got him as soon as he was weaned. He came into a home with a pair of cockatiels, a mini macaw, a lovebird, a CAG, a pair of green cheeked conures, a dog, three kids and me. I was fully prepared for the terrible two’s and wasn’t the least bit disappointed. Gizmo is an extremely strong personality. Thanks to my children and the other pets, I was a stronger Mom. Many many times, Giz would bite HARD and look me directly in the eye and say DON’T BITE! On the other hand, he has always been very outgoing, happy to go to complete strangers, loves everyone. He has settled down considerably since those early days. Every once in a while he ATTEMPTS to nail me, but I know my little boy and know exactly when to watch out for it. He still tests me, still wants to have his own way, still wants cuddling only wh
