What happened to my birds?

[Raz]

My mom came home for the first time and I put them in the cage for a while so we could organize everything. When I came back to let her feed them , they acted violently and bit to actually hurt , and me too which hasn’t happened. Then I studied their behavior and it’s a lot more aggressive and rapid. When they feed eachother and even preen. Does anyone have an answer please?!

 

[Laurasea]

I'm not sure your whole back story?
If these are still being hand fed, its difficult and stressful on them to switch feeders.

Burds are very sensitive to change in routine and new people.

Id need more information to provide a more tailored response

 

[kme3388]

Agreed with the above response. Birds bite for a variety of reasons. Reasons could be hormones, pin feathers, hunger, and the list can go on. I always try to remember that parrots are birds of prey. They can be very timid when it comes to new people. Both of my parrots will bite to warn me of something that they find is scary. Both of my parrots will also bite me when they are hungry, or want to go to bed. I think of my parrots as permanent 2-3 year olds.

 

[wrench13]

Just to correct our member kme3388, parrots are prey animals, not birds of prey, which are eagles, hawks, falcons etc. THey think and act like prey animals; flocking to give the group a better overall chance of survival, hide outward signs of illness (the sick ones are the first to become lunch) and lots of other things that ensure that the species goes on while the individual may not.

Yeah, we need more info on the day to day activities around your conures to give a better idea of perhaps why they are biting like that.

 

[kme3388]

Just to correct our member kme3388, parrots are prey animals, not birds of prey, which are eagles, hawks, falcons etc. THey think and act like prey animals; flocking to give the group a better overall chance of survival, hide outward signs of illness (the sick ones are the first to become lunch) and lots of other things that ensure that the species goes on while the individual may not.

Yeah, we need more info on the day to day activities around your conures to give a better idea of perhaps why they are biting like that.

Yes, thank you. Me at 1am trying to find recipes for my parrots creates misspellings

 

[Terry57]

My mom came home for the first time and I put them in the cage for a while so we could organize everything. When I came back to let her feed them , they acted violently and bit to actually hurt , and me too which hasn’t happened. Then I studied their behavior and it’s a lot more aggressive and rapid. When they feed eachother and even preen. Does anyone have an answer please?!

I just wanted to double check something. Had your birds ever met your Mom before?
I also read your post to mean that the birds were put in their cage for awhile when she arrived, then they tried to bite her when she tried to feed them.
If so, they may well have associated her with them being put in their cage. If they are usually out all day, this could feel like a punishment.

If you want your Mom to be able to interact with them, it may help to save their favourite treat and only have her offer them. It may take some time.

 

[Raz]

I just wanted to double check something. Had your birds ever met your Mom before?
I also read your post to mean that the birds were put in their cage for awhile when she arrived, then they tried to bite her when she tried to feed them.
If so, they may well have associated her with them being put in their cage. If they are usually out all day, this could feel like a punishment.

If you want your Mom to be able to interact with them, it may help to save their favourite treat and only have her offer them. It may take some time.

Thanks! They just met her and were a little cranky that day but now they love her! More then me sadly

 

[Raz]

Just to correct our member kme3388, parrots are prey animals, not birds of prey, which are eagles, hawks, falcons etc. THey think and act like prey animals; flocking to give the group a better overall chance of survival, hide outward signs of illness (the sick ones are the first to become lunch) and lots of other things that ensure that the species goes on while the individual may not.

Yeah, we need more info on the day to day activities around your conures to give a better idea of perhaps why they are biting like that.

It was just for a day, not sure why though… but they’re completely fine , maybe they were just in a petty mood? They got used to her very quickly and now like her more then me

 

[Raz]

I just wanted to double check something. Had your birds ever met your Mom before?
I also read your post to mean that the birds were put in their cage for awhile when she arrived, then they tried to bite her when she tried to feed them.
If so, they may well have associated her with them being put in their cage. If they are usually out all day, this could feel like a punishment.

If you want your Mom to be able to interact with them, it may help to save their favourite treat and only have her offer them. It may take some time.

Agreed with the above response. Birds bite for a variety of reasons. Reasons could be hormones, pin feathers, hunger, and the list can go on. I always try to remember that parrots are birds of prey. They can be very timid when it comes to new people. Both of my parrots will bite to warn me of something that they find is scary. Both of my parrots will also bite me when they are hungry, or want to go to bed. I think of my parrots as permanent 2-3 year olds.

If they want something , parrots will let you know immediately!! It’s adorable but a pain when they start screaming . On the plus side , they’re fine now! They where maybe upset then. They love her more then me

 

[Laurasea]

This is a good article and covers some common bite reasons.

Glad things are improving!

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

Pet bird and parrot behavior information.

lafeber.com

 

[Raz]

This is a good article and covers some common bite reasons.

Glad things are improving!

Pet Bird and Parrot Behavior – Pet Birds by Lafeber Co.

Pet bird and parrot behavior information.

lafeber.com

Thank you so much!!

 

[Laurasea]

Your welcome! It's such a great article, it covers so much

 

[Raz]

Your welcome! It's such a great article, it covers so much

It really is, I’m reading it right now. It’s so hard to find articles for my parrot that is actually accurate

 

[Laurasea]

You might like this one as well

Ornithology: Share and discuss scientific articles on parrots!

I'm starting this thread as place for us all to post sciencey stuff on parrots! Please share your links or articles. This first link is to a study on parrot intelligence. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703131208.htm

www.parrotforums.com

 

[Raz]

You might like this one as well

Ornithology: Share and discuss scientific articles on parrots!

I'm starting this thread as place for us all to post sciencey stuff on parrots! Please share your links or articles. This first link is to a study on parrot intelligence. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180703131208.htm

www.parrotforums.com

Thanks a lot once again, can’t wait to read it!