GreenGirl Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 this might sound an obvious question, sorry! I was watching the girls earlier (to make a change) and saw Cressida standing stock still, with Angelina, who is half her size pulling at the feathers under Cressida's neck. I thought for a minute the tables had turned, as Cressida is the bully in the group, although Angelina can really stand up for herself given her size. Cressida seemed to be enjoying the attention, eyes half shut and you almost hear her saying 'ahhh', and the pulling was quite gentle, I couldnt see any coming out really. Is this Angelina preening her? Or would she have seen mites or something on her? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 They do sometimes preen each other, and just like primates, it's a display of the social order. Enjoy watchign them, but it's best to make sure that they aren't pulling feathers and that they don't have mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 3 of my girls preen the top girl, its very funny to watch especially as she stands dead still as if afraid to move but the other girls are so gentle with her I echo the above, just be careful its not a case of feather pecking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 mine dont preed each other yet, but Bunny sometimes does eat whatever is on Smeegals beak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
