LG hen making weird noise

ShaneW · Post by **ShaneW** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:33 am

I noticed this morning that my gouldian hen is making a weird sound, its like a rasping sound 'vrrrt vrrrt' but she doesn't do it constantly. Should I be concerned?

I think she is ready for breeding as her beak has become a much brighter colour and she is sleeping next to the cock every night.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:25 am

There are so many noises our birds make that are unheard except when it's quiet.Their vocabulary will include threat sounds and sounds of contentment that we just don't notice.
A green cheek conure of mine sits on my hand and when I take him close to a hen lovebird to 'say hello' she approaches carefully to the side of her cage making a strange churring noise.I've had these birds for years and have never heard this sound before...only when I put him close.Whether it's a threat or just saying 'Hi' I haven't the faintest idea.

ShaneW · Post by **ShaneW** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:13 am

thanks again paul

GOULDYGIRL · Post by **GOULDYGIRL** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:58 am

My female society was making a strange noise that I never heard when the male would get close and they've just started breeding and nesting a few days ago. I'm going to assume it's some sought of mating call but not sure. It sure was a strange noise, lol

Renee