Questionwhy would a healthy-part of the family-pionus be making the begging sound she made as a baby?
AnswerHello Pam,
Begging behaviors are also seen as part of breeding behavior. Here is a past answer to help you understand your role in developing a friendship type relationship instead of a mated type relationship with your bird.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Birds-General-2349/Cockateil-Behaviuor.htm
Jennifer
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