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Is my parrot masturbating?
I just moved my conure's wood pot toy closer to his perch, and he has been rubbing his butt against it and making a soft "errrhhhh.....errrrhhhhh" sound when he does it. Is he, um, jacking off? I am not sure he is a male, he has not been sexed. Should I take his toy away from him, or let him do his thing?
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
HAH!
Yes, parrots do masturbate. So long as his vent doesn't seem to be inflamed or otherwise irritated, I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's just something that they do.
The only reason I could think of to take it away is if he starts to become ridiculously protective of it or even aggressive toward anyone who comes near his cage as a result. Beyond that, if it's not doing any harm then he can keep it.
I've run into this a number of times. It's rarely problematic.
Source(s): Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital Proud owner of four parrots. Three years volunteering at an avian shelter.