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Lol my Hahn's macaw does the exact same thing. I've just accepted that the bird runs the house now. I'm just the food delivery service.

I know pellets are the gold standard but I think the anti-seed narrative has gone way too far. My lineolated parakeet gets a balanced diet of pellets, fresh food, AND a small amount of quality seed mix. They're in perfect health. Seeds in moderation are FINE. Change my mind.

Don't worry, this is super common with blue and gold macaw. You're doing great!

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is switching from seed to Harrison's pellets gradually over 2 weeks. A lot of people also recommend reading "The Parrot Problem Solver" by Barbara Heidenreich. My avian vet in downtown Toronto also suggested checking for a change in routine or schedule which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

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

Bookmarking this thread! So much great info. This is why I keep coming back to this forum.

For this I'd highly recommend Roudybush. My parrotlet loves it and my vet approved it too.

It took me a while to figure this out with my bird too. Don't be too hard on yourself — you're learning!

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

I went through this exact thing with my African Grey Skittles! It lasted about almost six weeks and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

Hello! Been lurking on this forum for a bit and finally decided to make an account and participate. I've had my budgie Maple for about 5 years now. Always nice to connect with other bird people in the GTA — most people I know think I'm crazy for having a bird lol. Excited to be here!

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

For this I'd highly recommend Harrison's pellets. My budgie loves it and my vet approved it too.

My Quaker parrot did this too! Turned out it was because of molting — they get uncomfortable and cranky. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

The longer days have triggered full hormonal mode in my zebra finch. Pistachio is being territorial, regurgitating on everything, and screaming more than usual. I know it passes but MAN it's exhausting. What are your strategies for managing hormonal season?

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

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

Been thinking about adopting a rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Any experiences with rescue birds in Ontario? What should I expect in terms of behavioral challenges? Which rescue organizations do you recommend?

Working from home with a Indian Ringneck is an EXPERIENCE. Mochi has now learned to say 'Can you hear me?' and 'You're on mute' in my voice. My coworkers think it's hilarious. My boss... less so. Anyone else's bird pick up work-from-home phrases?