BudgieBootcamp
Member since March 31, 2026
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One thing that really helped was using a stainless steel cage with proper bar spacing for the species. Give it a try — can't hurt!
Can we start a support group for this? Because SAME.
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 reading "The Parrot Problem Solver" by Barbara Heidenreich. My avian vet in Ajax also suggested checking for stress from loud noises like construction which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!
Welcome to the forum! Great to have another bird lover from the GTA. Your lovebird sounds adorable — what's their personality like?
Every time I cook, Pistachio sits on top of the fridge and watches with this intensely disapproving expression. When I drop something or burn something they make this little disappointed chirp. I am being critiqued by a creature that eats pellets. Anyone else feel watched in their own kitchen?
Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!
My Hahn's macaw Poppy has been super bitey the last week. Nothing changed in the environment that I can think of. Could it be hormonal? They're about 10 years old.
Reading this hit home. My Pionus went through the same phase around the same age. What helped us was introducing new foods by eating them in front of the bird — monkey see monkey do. Also just accepting that birds are gonna bird, you know?
My vet in Hamilton suggested offering chop first thing in the morning when they're hungriest and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.
I switched to Hagen Tropican last year and haven't looked back. My lineolated parakeet's feathers have never looked better.
I got mine from a local bird shop in Richmond Hill. Great selection and the staff actually knows about birds.
My Biscuit went through a phase like this around 15 years. I was terrified but it passed. Birds are weird sometimes lol.
Revisiting this thread because I have more info now. After talking to my vet, they confirmed exactly what people here said. This community knows their stuff.
Been thinking about this thread all week. I've tried a few of the suggestions and getting natural java wood perches from a specialty bird store was the game changer for us.
Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!
My vet in Richmond Hill suggested offering chop first thing in the morning when they're hungriest and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.
Hang in there! It gets better. My Quaker parrot went through this too.
Don't worry, this is super common with Eclectus. You're doing great!
Same here! Glad it's not just me lol.
Which avian vet do you go to? I'm looking for a good one near Liberty Village.