[crjones66]

I just started fostering this BFA about 8 days ago. She has previously been owned by and bonded with only men, and has made it clear that she prefers men. She tolerates me, but she really dislikes my daughter. Tonight she lunged at my daughter and bit hard on the wrist (the wrist was not being offered, I believe she put up the wrist to defend herself), then Mary Beth freaked out a little and started flailing and the bird wound up entangled in her hair. It was quite a chaotic scene and very traumatic for my daughter. My daughter had just walked up to say hello to the bird, who was sitting on the door of the cage. I know that there is usually an explanation for behavior like this, but since I didn't see the whole thing happen, I am at a loss. Can anyone helop reassure me and help me understand how to make sure this does not happen again? And how can I help my daughter not be forever afraid of birds now because of this? She is only 14. Thanks!!