SenegalSam

This is so true. Had the exact same experience with Coco.

Have you tried adding foraging opportunities to at least 3 different spots in the cage? That's what solved this issue for us. Game changer honestly.

Does anyone else's bird have a specific room or spot they've claimed? Jade loses their mind if anyone enters the kitchen during meal prep time. They perch on top of the fridge and supervise like a tiny feathered Gordon Ramsay. It's hilarious but also slightly concerning.

Hmm, I'm on the fence about this one. Part of me agrees but then I think about my experience with Clover and it doesn't quite line up.

Hey welcome! You'll love this community. Feel free to ask anything, everyone here is super helpful!

There's a great bird supply store in Brampton that carries exactly what you need. I go there all the time.

My lineolated parakeet Paco is 18 months old and hasn't said a word yet. Lots of chirping and mimicking sounds but no actual words. When did yours start? Am I being impatient?

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

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Maple, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.

My Mango read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.

This reminds me of when I first got Storm. I was so overwhelmed but looking back, those early days were actually really special. The bond building phase is tough but beautiful.

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

Have you noticed any other changes? When my canary did this they were also regurgitating on toys or hands.

This reminds me of when I first got Mochi. I was so overwhelmed but looking back, those early days were actually really special. The bond building phase is tough but beautiful.

So what I ended up doing was keeping a super consistent daily routine — birds thrive on predictability. Within a few days there was a noticeable improvement. Definitely worth trying.

I knew parrots lived long but I just looked up actual documented lifespans and some Quaker parrot have lived over 40 years in captivity. My Luna could outlive me. Has anyone here actually thought about a plan for their bird if something happens to them? This just got real.

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

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

I've done a ton of research on this because my pionus had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home. What worked for us was getting natural java wood perches from a specialty bird store. I also started reading "The Parrot Problem Solver" by Barbara Heidenreich and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

Great question! So in my experience with Senegal parrot, this usually comes down to a few things. First, positive reinforcement with their favorite treat every time they do the right thing. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to the cage being in a high-traffic or drafty location because that was a huge factor for my Luna. Hope that helps!