Training and Habits Archive

  There are times when a bird will begin to pluck or chew his features. If you notice your parrot behaving in this way, pay attention but don’t let her know you are paying attention. If it’s behavioral you don’t want to encourage it by giving the more attention. Typically, some type of problem needs …

Birds, especially larger breed parrots are notorious for screaming. A few weeks ago, a customer who said rather than being smart, his macaw was stupid. The pet owner went on to say that his bird screamed so much, his cage had to constantly be covered. This owner felt the screaming in spite of having the …

Using Modification Techniques to Correct Unwanted Behaviors in Birds Parrots and other companion birds go through periods of displaying unwanted behaviors to include feather plucking. Although this can be considered a type of bad behavior, it can also signify a sick bird. For that reason, it is important to have a companion bird checked by …

Understanding and Correcting Biting in Companion Birds Against popular belief, a parrot’s beak is not a weapon but a sensory organ used to explore and touch. Although some parrots will nip while doing this, most do not bite but when they do, it hurts. One of the first things to teach a baby parrot is …

One of the most important things to remember about parrots – they are not typical domesticated animals like cats and dogs. To be a bird owner, an individual has to set realistic expectations and respect this beautiful but very complex animal. Concepts of Parrot Behavior Again, a parrot is not domesticated but instead, a wild …

The more prepared you are as a new owner, the easier your baby bird’s adjustment will be to his new home. Do your homework to learn all you can about living with a companion parrot, and use this checklist to smooth the transition: ☐ Place the cage in a location that shows human activity but …

Parrots are extremely intelligent creatures; and toys are one of the most important items we can purchase for our birds. Many avian behaviorists recommend four types of toys for pet birds: Climbing Toys Foot Toys Ropes Nuts Swings Corn-on-the-Cob Chew Toys Puzzle Toys Some Examples would be: Natural wood branches, Pine cones with seeds, old telephone book, …