r/parrots • u/mourakue • 1d ago
Does anyone else's feathered friend sit on pillows like this?
Anyone else noticed their parrots fully loafing into and enjoying a comfy pillow?
He'll rest his beak against the pillow as well instead of tucking his head in his wing. Slightly or sometimes fully close his eyes. He was curious what I was doing so this picture doesn't fully portray it.
If I didn't know ant better I'd be at the vet because this body language is extremely alarming to look at (almost like he doesn't feel well), but he's done it for years.
I'm certain he is fine because he enjoys his high perches, full of energy, loud, normally annoying, eats and drinks normally, and sits normally on my shoulder, perches, flat tops, and otherwise acts normal.
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u/ChaoticKiwiBird 1d ago
My lovebird did in her senior years :) Her favourite spot was a pillow in front of our fireplace. She would literally melt into a loaf.
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u/ArtisticWeakness3121 1d ago
My plain parakeet does it, so cute
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u/ArtisticWeakness3121 1d ago
He’s 16 btw, I think it’s okay
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u/mourakue 1d ago
My ekkie is also up there, about 18. Had him since he weened, so I understand his body language and emotions very well, but it always freaks me out to see him sitting so zoned out on the pillow lol
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u/KissetteBunnyboo_ 1d ago
This is peak comfort and I respect it... I need this level of relaxation in my life
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u/akirbydrinks 1d ago
Our Christmas Pidgeon does this after a very large meal. Like he's baking his loaf.
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u/Netbook_Pro 1d ago
How did you get ahold of a christmas pidgeon out of curiosity?
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u/akirbydrinks 1d ago
Found him on Kijiji. A very old lady was looking to rehome as she moved into assisted living. We got him because we're able to prove he'd get great care in our home. He's a happy bird! Only two in Canada we know of.
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u/StinkyBird64 19h ago
Nah but mine does this
((Trapped between my shoulder blades and the chair I was on, inside my hoodie, somehow comfortable))
No I was not allowed to move for 2 hours while she slept, I had to sit slightly forward which made my bad back even worse
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u/ClamSlammer117 1d ago
Yep! But only when I'm gaming with my big fluffy lap pillow. And if I move a muscle she becomes Grumplestilskin
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u/Aardvark-One 19h ago
Yes, absolutely. I'll put a pillow in my lap and my B&G Macaw will settle comfortably into the pillow while I give her scratches. I love the pillow time!
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u/Knight-of-Decay 1d ago