I have a two year old quaker parrot that just recently started biting his cage. he climbs to the top, on the inside, and just starts biting the bars nonstop. it is not because he wants out, because i get him out like once a day and he flies around, and when i put him back in, he starts again. Help!!
2006-06-15 05:02:41 · 10 answers · asked by cky_chic281 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
I have 4 quakers myself and they are like clowns he probly does that because he is trying to entertain himself or get your attention. And if you ask me? I think it worked, he got your attention didn't he? He is alot smarter then you would think he is. Birds of this type have up to a 10 yr old child's mind to think with, and that makes them very smart! If they weren't smart you'd never hear one talk like a human. He knows what he is doing even when you don't.
2006-06-20 12:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by reasonable-sale-lots 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
birds like to tear things up for fun, you might want to get him a cuttlebone also if you dont already have one in the cage. Im assuming you have toys of course in the cage, maybe its time to rotate them, or buy a few new ones with wooden parts to chew on. I have two green cheeks, and i have 20 differant toys that are on rotation. Each time i clean cages they get "new" old toys untill they wear out. MY female Squishy loves birdy pinatas, they cause around 9.99$ and have dried fruits and nuts inside. You could try differant toys that include nuts and such that the bird has to chew through wood to get to, which will provide hours of entertainment for your quaker.
2006-06-15 13:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by talisy77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes hes wanting out again, he seems to like his feedom,you can help by getting him some bird toys to occupy his time in the cage!he is bored!i had a quaker that did that too,i bought him plenty of toys and he didnt do it as much,also move his toys around every now and then!it gives him something to do, and if you move them around he wont get as bored with them!
2006-06-15 16:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u have enuff toys in cage to stimulate him? birds like chewing on just bout everything. i got my parrot a plain everyday mop head, and hung it in his cage. he spends a great deal of his time chewing and ;preening ; it. its like a bird pacifyer. it really does work.
2006-06-15 12:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by big foot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parakeets do that all the time. It could be a way for them to get excercise or they're just bored. Try giving him more things to play with. you could also try letting him out more.
2006-06-15 12:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may want a larger cage// birds are smart.. he may be bored.. he shouldn't hurt himself.. i would get him a jungle gym to play on.. if your worried call a vet
2006-06-15 12:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl303Rumor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the message board at www.cockatielcottage.net they answer all bird questions
2006-06-15 16:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's sharpening his beak. i agree with the first person, give him something hard to gnaw on.
2006-06-15 12:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by mj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him some nuts or hard suff to eat .... maybe he is craving for that
2006-06-15 12:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by deepti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is bored, needs toys, does he have a bell???
2006-06-21 03:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by ergoa112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋