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!
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.
Regurgitation in Pet Birds
A guide to vomiting and regurgitation in pet birds.
A guide to vomiting and regurgitation in pet birds.
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.
Why Do Birds Pluck Their Feathers?
Is your bird plucking its feathers? Feather plucking can be a sign of several different problems in your pet. Read on to learn more about what feather plucking means, and what to do if it happens to your bird.
Is your bird plucking its feathers? Feather plucking can be a sign of several different problems in your pet. Read on to learn more about what feather plucking means, and what to do if it happens to your bird.
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".
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!
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.