How do you deal with an aggressive cockatiel?

Make a point to walk away when your cockatiel wants to engage in amorous behavior. Take care not to “reward” negative behavior by giving him “good” or “bad” attention during those times. If he’s biting, use hand-held bird perches to handle him until he cools off.

How do you calm an angry cockatiel?

Cockatiels crave attention, so when you’re out of sight, he gets upset. One solution is to take him with you when you’re in the house. Or talk to him, reassuring him that you’re nearby. Give him a toy or food treat to keep him busy while you’re gone.

Why is my female cockatiel suddenly aggressive?

The most common causes of aggression in birds are fear or previous traumatic experiences. These can lead to handling problems, bites, and attacks when birds are interacting with their owners and others. A lack of proper socialization may lead a bird to be afraid of humans, other birds, or new experiences.

Why is my cockatiel biting me all of a sudden?

Tiredness/Not Enough Sleep. Being tired and grumpy is a common reason for a parrot to suddenly start biting. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easiest issues to fix. If your bird starts getting nippy, consider that she may be ready for bed—or a nap if she didn’t sleep too well the night before.

Why is my cockatiel biting?

Your small bird is probably trying to communicate something by biting. Male cockatiels often beg for petting, then bite when they’ve had enough or bite to let their owners know that they want to be petted and scratched. Others do not want to be petted at all and will bite if you reach for its head.

Why are cockatiels so angry?

Why is my cockatiel freaking out?

Much of his agitated behavior may occur when the bird or person that he perceives to be his mate is within view, but not within reach. Your cockatiel may scream and screech to express his displeasure at being kept away from his perceived mate. Keep the mate out of view until his hormones settle down.

Why is my cockatiel so angry?

Why is my cockatiel cranky?

When they don’t get it, there’s a “Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Hyde” personality flip in many birds; they become cranky when they are up past their bedtime. As a general rule, you want to ignore bad behavior, and reward good behavior, saying: “Good bird” or making a big fuss over your bird.

How do I get my cockatiel to stop biting?

If your bird suddenly starts biting when he’s out of the cage, put him back inside of the cage for a brief, “time out”, until he calms down. To help cockatiels cope with the inevitable changes in life, expose them to a variety of situations and places when they are young.

Is Petey the cockatiel dying?

Petey, my 22 year and 5-month old cockatiel is dying. It started over two months ago when he go sick. He looked like the wild birds I’ve seen with West Nile virus. Just when we were certain it was the end, Petey rallied but hasn’t been the same since. He’s had loose stools off and on and has lost a lot of weight.

What was your first experience with a cockatiel?

My first experience with a cockatiel was when I was a young teenager, starting out down my neighborhood street for a walk. I was astonished to hear a unique bird call—like a parrot, or a tropical bird, I thought—so I followed my ears to a pigeon-sized gray bird who was pecking at gravel in the gutter.

Why does my cockatiel back up into a corner?

When a cockatiel feels threatened it will often back itself up into a corner. Leave your bird alone until it comes back up onto a perch. If you attempt to play with, or handle a cornered bird, you will most likely get bitten. Why does my bird fluff up its feathers and then shake its body?