ParrotPal_YYZ

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

Oh my bird did this for about a few days and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

Posted a few weeks ago about Pepper needing surgery. Just wanted to update everyone — the surgery went well and Noodle is recovering at home! The vet in Milton was incredible. Thank you all for the support and good vibes. This community is the best.

Check out Ren's Pets — they have exactly what you need and the prices are reasonable for the GTA.

I see a lot of judgment when someone buys from a breeder vs adopts. I got my Indian Ringneck from a reputable breeder and I also volunteer at a rescue. Both have their place. Can we have a non-judgmental discussion about the pros and cons of each?

I'd suggest trying leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. My avian vet recommended it and it made a huge difference.

Check out PetSmart — they have exactly what you need and the prices are reasonable for the GTA.

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home.

Which avian vet do you go to? I'm looking for a good one near Ajax.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try positive reinforcement with their favorite treat every time they do the right thing. I was skeptical but it actually worked.

Hang in there! It gets better. My parrotlet went through this too.

There's a great little shop in Brampton that specializes in parrot supplies. Way better selection than the big chains.

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try stuffing paper towel rolls with treats for foraging. I was skeptical but it actually worked.

My vet in Ajax suggested putting treats inside paper cups, folded paper, or tissue for foraging and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

Okay but counterpoint — what about birds that are the complete opposite? My blue and gold macaw breaks every rule lol.

For this I'd highly recommend HARI Prime. My eclectus loves it and my vet approved it too.

Did this start suddenly or was it gradual? When my lineolated parakeet did this it turned out to be jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home.

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is adding a full-spectrum Arcadia UV light near the cage. A lot of people also recommend giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings. My avian vet in Markham also suggested checking for hormonal season — spring is brutal which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

I struggled with this too until I started offering chop first thing in the morning when they're hungriest. Now it's like a completely different bird.

I feel like my Quaker parrot either eats like a truck or barely touches their food depending on the day. What's a normal amount? I free-feed pellets and offer fresh food twice a day. Am I doing this right?