my cockertial is aggresive to me when i go to him in his cage but when hes out he will come to and let me stroke him and is as nice as pie, why is this, anyone know?
2006-09-16 22:27:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
This is a territorial issue. you are invading its personal space and also if you think about this, if you were in a confined space and someone put their hand in to get you, you would feel incredibly threatened. He/she is protecting itself its a self defense mechanism. Once out he/she is fine as it knows it can escape at any time as it is not in a confined area. Spend time stood by the cage, talking to it, give it a treat when you put your hand in there instead of trying to touch it, just pop the treat inside the cage and then take your hand out, after some time he will associate the hand with good things and will no longer see you as a threat.this is a time and patience operation but one well worth the effort.
2006-09-16 22:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go sit in a cage for days on end and see how u react to those on the outside... Now u no why the caged bird sings......
2006-09-16 22:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cage is the bird's territory. In the wild, good nesting places are scarce and birds fight over them. your bird is protecting its nest, its territory. You might want to train your bird to step up on a stick that you use to just to remove him from the cage. That way you don't get bitten. Once he is away from his cage he is in more neutral territory and no longer feels he has anyting to protect. Many pet birds are cage territorial. This is pretty common.
2006-09-16 23:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst in his cage, your bird feels either 'trapped' or 'bored'.
Your hand reaching in to pick him up is slightly threatening, just a natural reaction if he has not bonded with you yet.
Does the cage have a bell, a ladder or a husk board he can sharpen his beak? these things will amuse him and keep nervous tension away.
2006-09-16 22:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it wood be a better idea to get a stand for him he just likes being out of his cage. I know I woodnt like to be caged up
2006-09-16 22:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Maley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In their cage they are secure, safe and they know that its their little safe haven.
Outside they are out of their comfort zones, so they do not defend it, its not theirs.
2006-09-17 02:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by jordancassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos he hates being in a cage...birds should be free to fly around and not in cages
2006-09-16 22:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is his terrortry.he protects it. Our Cockatiel Is 8 years old and does exactly the same!!! Don't worry
2006-09-16 22:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he might be a she! the girly ones like to protect their environment i used to have a lutino one i thought was a boy who acted the same but i later found out he was a she!
2006-09-16 22:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by iamthemullit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's only trying to protect the space which he thinks is his.
2006-09-17 11:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by MARK P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋