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Lovebird
Biting (Part 1)
Lovebird Biting (Part 1)
Lovebird Biting (Part 2)
Lovebird Biting
Just like any other parrot, lovebirds have behavioral
issues. Lovebirds are intelligent creatures and are continuously
challenging their owners in many ways. Some bite, scream, chew, or
pluck. Whatever the issue, it can usually be worked out. Keep in
mind that it is going to take some patience and time. Any pet owner
knows that success does not come overnight. Like other animals,
lovebirds require training and teaching to be successful and
obedient in their environments. A little time and persistence is
the key. Never get discouraged if results are not immediate. Pet
owners can get good results if they put the proper time into molding
their pets’ behavior.
Reasons Lovebirds Bite:
Lovebirds bite for
many reasons. Some bite out of fear, others to protect their
territory, and some to get your attention. Whatever the reason, it
is important to analyze the problem from the birds prospective.
Just like people, birds can also get frustrated. This frustration
can bring them to express their moods through biting or nipping.
Though not all lovebirds will bite, most owners will encounter
getting bitten at least once or twice, some on a regular basis.
It’s important to understand that most behaviors can be changed.
Bonded Biting:
It should be noted that lovebirds can be very jealous. These
species mate for life. As a result, they tend to bite people who
they perceive as a threat to their relationship. This can include
family members or people the lovebird rarely sees. This is why
lovebirds can bite when a stranger or a family member enters the
room. Your lovebird is trying to tell you to stay away. Keep in
mind, lovebirds cannot talk or communicate like we do, so the
lovebird resorts to biting. In the lovebird’s eyes, it’s hoping to
distract you and remove you from that environment.
In a lovebird colony, a jealous lovebird will be
quick to put its competitor in their place by using
aggression—family members or friends are not exempt.
Remedying this
problem takes time and persistence. The owner must show the parrot
that interaction with other people should not be looked at as a
threat. Letting the lovebird know that other people can be
enjoyable takes time. Have friends or family members interact, pet,
and feed the bird. If the lovebird’s aggression is unbearable,
gradually introduce the lovebird to a social situation. Start by
placing your lovebird on a stand when company is present and
encourage them to talk or offer treats to the bird. This helps ease
the parrot and subsides feelings of jealousy. The bird will be
focused on receiving attention or food rather then fighting to keep
people away from you. Most lovebirds show aggression towards the
beginning, but if practiced, it will become routine and the lovebird
will be more open to letting others interact with it. |
