If you are an owner of a pet bird, there is the possibility that your bird may have behavior problems. These can be anything from biting to screaming or not wanting to come out of its cage. This blog post will provide some helpful information on what causes these behaviors and how they can be resolved through different methods.
Feather Plucking
If you notice your pet bird is plucking its feathers, it could be a sign that they are severely depressed or unsettled in their environment. Feather plucking can also occur as a result of diseases such as psittacine beak and feather disease. The best course of action if this happens to your pet bird would be to consult with an avian vet immediately for treatment and diagnosis.
After you rule out medical conditions, then it’s important to consider the way you are housing, feeding, and interacting with your bird. If these factors can’t be changed because of time or budget restrictions then we recommend working on a couple of small changes that will make a big difference in how comfortable and happy your pet feels. For example, if you’re not able to change the size of the cage for budgetary reasons but want an easy fix right away there’s nothing better than placing some plants around your bird’s home so they have something new to explore. Or maybe instead of spending money on expensive toys for them give them their favorite treat such as peppers.
Territorially
The onset of the breeding season can be a difficult time for pet birds. Hormonal changes, as well as other factors like living space and social interactions with humans, may trigger territoriality in some cases. To help your bird feel more comfortable and happy, try practicing bonding techniques to improve your relationship with him on a fundamental level. By being proactive about these types of behaviors now, you will save yourself from heartache down the road when they become serious problems that require intensive training or veterinary care.
Destructive Behavior
Parrots are highly intelligent and need lots of attention to keep from becoming bored. If your bird shows signs of blatantly destructive behavior, assess how you are spending your time with your pet and take steps to include them in daily activities. Doing so can greatly reduce destructive tendencies in most parrot pets.
Screaming
Screaming is a natural behavior for all healthy birds, but it can also be the result of boredom or stress. If you’re concerned about your bird’s behavior and have ruled out any medical problems with an avian veterinarian, talk to a parrot behavior consultant for help modifying your pet’s actions before they become problematic.
Biting
It is important to understand that if you can identify the cause of your pet’s biting, then it will be easier for you to correct the behavior. Do not forget to take into account everything from whether or not your bird may have been frightened by something in its environment or has simply become too rambunctious with people and needs more playtime. The key is finding out which cause applies and how best to address it so that your feathered friend doesn’t start chomping on you again.