help!! biter!!

[xjessiezarax]

Hi
I have a GCC
She is a bit of biter but the problem is how unpredictable she can be!!
i have read that birds only bite out of fear...but i really dont believe that in my case..
when i first got her she loved my bf and hated me a few weeks ago she deciced she didnt like my bf and came to me instead.
She will be sat with us and then it seems to be out of the blue she charges at you and latches on..rather painful!
however sometimes she can be a real sweety and is especially nice to strangers?
she was 2 when we got her, and i dont think they did much with her in her previous homes?
has anyone got any advice!!!??help!
jessie x

 

[Spiritbird]

I like the writings of Sally Blanchard. Perhaps you can gain a few insights with this article.
https://companionparrotonline.com/beakiness.html

 

[theparrotletdude]

Read the May issue of BIRDTALK

 

[xjessiezarax]

thanks! have read article very interesting!....
just need to find a good starting point!

 

[xjessiezarax]

Im thinking of starting clicker training with her again... can anyone suggest a good treat for her when i praise her.
I was using sun flower seeds, but she takes ages to eat one and loses interest.
I want to use something tasty and small???

 

[ralstonka]

You can use TINY chopped pieces of fruit or veggies. Mine LOVE berries & peppers.

They also sell very tiny treats at petstores, dried fruit or something similar.

You can used just plain dried fruit, just avoid ones with added sugar or chemicals. Some organic stores may sell this.