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YES! This is exactly what I needed to read today. My Hahn's macaw and I have been going through the same thing!

I struggled with this too until I started using a shower perch so they can bathe with warm mist. Now it's like a completely different bird.

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My Indian ringneck actually...

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

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

Check out the pet section at Costco — they have exactly what you need and the prices are reasonable for the GTA.

Been thinking about this thread all week. I've tried a few of the suggestions and playing music during the day — my bird loves calm acoustic guitar was the game changer for us.

This is one of those topics where I think there genuinely is no right answer. Both sides have valid points.

Same here! Glad it's not just me lol.

Welcome to the club! My parrotlet trained ME in the first week. They're way smarter than they let on.

Hi all! I just adopted a Quaker parrot and I'm already head over heels but also completely overwhelmed. So many questions: what pellets do you recommend? How do I know if they're sick? Is it normal for them to sneeze? How do I get them to trust me? I've been googling non-stop but real owner experiences are worth way more. Thanks in advance for any guidance!

I remember when my Hahn's macaw went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!

I switched to Roudybush last year and haven't looked back. My cockatiel's feathers have never looked better.

This is peak lineolated parakeet behavior honestly. They wake up and choose chaos every single day and we love them for it.

I've tried a bunch of brands and Zupreem is hands down the best value. My Noodle devours it.

Dealt with this for months. What finally worked was changing the type of water dish and just being really patient. They come around eventually.

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My cockatiel actually...

YES! This is exactly what I needed to read today. My Amazon parrot and I have been going through the same thing!

I struggled with this too until I started introducing new foods by eating them in front of the bird — monkey see monkey do. Now it's like a completely different bird.