Since I've had my cockatiel, (about 3 years), he has bitten, but only small, non harmful bites. And it wasn't all the time either, just when threatened. Which has brought me to think that really, all birds are going to bite.
Recently, my bird has become excessively agressive. I can't even sit with him on the couch without him walking over 2 feet, with his head ****** forward, just to bite me. I try to pick him up, he bites me. So me and my dad decided to put him in his cage and cover it with a blanket for the rest of the day, and the night. The next morning, we let him out, let him walk around for a few minutes, then tried to communicate with him. He bit my dad again, and drew blood. He's currently covered and in the basement (hes normally upstairs, and out of his cage). I have no idea what to do with the bird to make him go back to his normal self! Hes usually a pretty friendly bird. Well, thanks for the support, I look forward to hearing your advice.
2006-08-08 04:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry D 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Have you been makeing loud noises or sudden movements near him? That could be the cause, I know lots of nice animals that turn aggressive because of it. It makes them scared of you and atack you.
I've also heard of parrots behavior changeing because you moved a piece of furniture that he doesn't like. And their behavior goes back to normal if you put that piece of furniture back where it was before. If you've moved any furniture recently try that.
Don't cover up the cage and put him by himself. Leave him where he was before with the cage door locked and start over. Start by talking to him in a soft voice. Then maybe hand feed him some of his favorite nuts every now and then. Just be patient he isn't gonna change his personality from one day to another. Just work with him bit by bit. When he does something good for you praise him and give him a treat. When he tries to bite you or does something bad say 'no' and don't give him anything. Don't be scared of him, he will sense your fear and it will make him nervouse too. If nothing works try wearing building gloves to pick him up that way he will not be able to draw blood and will have to obey. Only use it as a final resource as the gloves might freak him out. Give it a go it's worth it. Good luck!!
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2006-08-08 05:46:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
He's not a dog..he doesn't understand that he's in trouble for his actions. Birds don't respond to "punishment" it just makes them more aggressive. Putting him in the basement covered is just mean. As an aviculturist for many many years my personal opinion is that if you can't deal with the bird it's in the bird's best interest to be placed in a home with people that can deal with it.
Bird's take patients, love and kindness not aggressive, unnecessary behavior on the part of two adults.
Something has got him irritated and it's your job and the owner to find out what that is..or give him to someone that is going to take the time to do so.
All animals have the capability to be aggressive and it's only with care and patients that ALL animals have the chance make good someone a good pet. Animals don't like being aggressive..they do it because they are unhappy.
Start working with him..give him treats when he's next to you, talk to him in a calm voice and try not to be scared. It takes time for birds to build up trust.
2006-08-08 05:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well leaving him covered alone is not going to help, He doesn't know he is being punished. You're a going to have to handle him a lot. Start slowly. by just talking to him through the cage, then put your hand in and just have it in the cage, offer him treats by hand, then eventually he should step on your hand, and then you ease him out. It's going to take a lot of work and may take weeks to retrain him to your hands.
If he comes near you and you pull away from him, first of all he'll realize he doesn't have to put up with being with anyone and that he can scare you off that way.
Having him caged and covered will only make him more antisocial.
Sound likes he is traumatized by hands (maybe someone banging on his cage), loud people or noises and just not getting enough attention.
Just work with him and he should come around. Of course, also take into consideration that sometimes they just want to do what they want and so they may not always be playful.
2006-08-08 04:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most overly aggressive people are actually quite fragile. They tend to hide behind aggressiveness as a defense mechanism. Typically, I label it right away and tell them it's not wanted or it's rude. They tend to calm down pretty fast from my experience and once they do, you find a sort of balance with them that puts them at ease.
2016-03-27 03:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take all the mirrors out, at take him out everyday. Maybe get a play thing to put on top of the cage. Let him out everyday and feed him treats, get him use to being on ur hand again.
2006-08-08 05:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by Skye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit feeding him steroids, he's got the "rage"
2006-08-08 04:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by vampgirlgcl27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps he senses impending doom!
2006-08-08 04:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to church
2006-08-08 04:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by young kim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋