Definition: Hormonal behavior in pet birds is typically enhanced in the springtime. As breeding season approaches, the sexually mature birds experience natural hormone surges that can trigger some bizarre and undesirable behaviors.
These behaviors can range from excessive screaming, biting, and bluffing, to being overly affectionate. Often, there isn't much that owners can do to alleviate their pets' hormonal symptoms. Most just wait for the behavior problems to pass with the season.
These behaviors can range from excessive screaming, biting, and bluffing, to being overly affectionate. Often, there isn't much that owners can do to alleviate their pets' hormonal symptoms. Most just wait for the behavior problems to pass with the season.
Examples: Territoriality can be a sign of hormonal behavior in birds.
