Behavior and Training
Birds are complex creatures that sometimes behave in ways that are difficult for us to understand. While some quirky behaviors are normal and acceptable, owners need to know the proper ways to manage undesirable behaviors such as biting, chewing, and screaming. Here you will find some helpful hints about basic training and correcting bad behavior, plus tips on encouraging talking and cute tricks you can teach your bird that are sure to make him the life of the party!
Why Does My Bird Hang Upside Down?
Why does your bird hang upside down from his perch? The answer may surprise you!
Why does your bird hang upside down from his perch? The answer may surprise you!
Signs that Your Bird Needs a Parrot Behavior Consultant
Once in a while, all parrots will misbehave. For many unfortunate owners, however, chronic behavior problems make their relationship with their parrots a miserable affair. If an avian veterinarian has determined that there are no health concerns manifesting themselves as behavior issues, then a visit with a Parrot Beha…
Once in a while, all parrots will misbehave. For many unfortunate owners, however, chronic behavior problems make their relationship with their parrots a miserable affair. If an avian veterinarian has determined that there are no health concerns manifesting themselves as behavior issues, then a visit with a Parrot Beha…
What is Eye Pinning?
A description of the eye pinning or eye flashing behavior in parrots, as well as the causes and interpretations.
A description of the eye pinning or eye flashing behavior in parrots, as well as the causes and interpretations.
Bluffing (Biting) Behavior in Parrots
An article discussing the "bluffing" or aggressive stage that many young parrots go through during adolescence.
An article discussing the "bluffing" or aggressive stage that many young parrots go through during adolescence.
Basic Training: 5 Easy Steps to Teaching Your Bird the "Step-Up" Command
An important part of being a responsible bird owner is taking a role in training your pet to be more agreeable with people. Many birds are capable of learning almost any trick, but to teach a bird most tricks one must build off of one basic command that every bird should know: the "step-up" command. Look here for a handy step-by-step guide that will have your bird coming to you in no time!
An important part of being a responsible bird owner is taking a role in training your pet to be more agreeable with people. Many birds are capable of learning almost any trick, but to teach a bird most tricks one must build off of one basic command that every bird should know: the "step-up" command. Look here for a handy step-by-step guide that will have your bird coming to you in no time!
Can a Bird Be Gender Biased?
A short explanation of the way that some birds seem to prefer people of one gender over another.
A short explanation of the way that some birds seem to prefer people of one gender over another.
Correcting Bad Behavior in Birds
Ever wondered what to do when your bird is bad? Our feathered friends think and act quite a bit differently than cats or dogs, so it's no surprise that they require different training methods than these types of pets. Read on and find out ways to respond to your bird's bad behavior that should help you and your pet see eye to eye.
Ever wondered what to do when your bird is bad? Our feathered friends think and act quite a bit differently than cats or dogs, so it's no surprise that they require different training methods than these types of pets. Read on and find out ways to respond to your bird's bad behavior that should help you and your pet see eye to eye.
How to Potty Train Your Pet Bird
Instructions on how to potty train a pet bird in order to avoid embarrassing "accidents" during playtime.
Instructions on how to potty train a pet bird in order to avoid embarrassing "accidents" during playtime.
How to Teach Your Bird to Talk
Step by step instructions on teaching parrots and other birds how to talk.
Step by step instructions on teaching parrots and other birds how to talk.
Regurgitation in Pet Birds
A guide to vomiting and regurgitation in pet birds.
A guide to vomiting and regurgitation in pet birds.
Taming Aggressive Birds
An article discussing ways to hand tame aggressive parrots and other birds.
An article discussing ways to hand tame aggressive parrots and other birds.
Why Does My Bird Bite Me So Much?
Reasons why some pet birds seem to bite more often than others, along with the definition of a true "bite".
Reasons why some pet birds seem to bite more often than others, along with the definition of a true "bite".
Biting: Causes and Solutions
An article that will help you convince your pet bird that biting is bad.
An article that will help you convince your pet bird that biting is bad.
Discouraging Breeding Behavior in Pet Birds
Not all bird owners want to be bird breeders. Look here for helpul tips on putting a halt to any mating behaviors your bird displays.
Not all bird owners want to be bird breeders. Look here for helpul tips on putting a halt to any mating behaviors your bird displays.
Understanding Bird Behavior
An informative article full of tips on understanding why your bird behaves the way she does and training techniques that every bird owner should practice.
An informative article full of tips on understanding why your bird behaves the way she does and training techniques that every bird owner should practice.