BudgieMom_TO

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

Did this start suddenly or was it gradual? When my Senegal parrot did this it turned out to be molting — they get uncomfortable and cranky.

My Pionus did this too! Turned out it was because of being moved to a new cage or new room. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

My vet in Newmarket suggested playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

My conure is obsessed with bottle caps. Like, prefers them over any $20 toy I buy. What random household items have your birds claimed as their favorite toy? Let's share some laughs 😂

I'm trying to decide between having someone come to my house vs boarding my Indian Ringneck at a facility. What are the pros and cons of each? My bird is pretty territorial so I'm not sure what would be less stressful.

Couldn't agree more. This has been my experience as well.

Your bird is in good hands. The fact that you're researching this shows how much you care.

I feel like my Eclectus 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?

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?

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

One thing that really helped was playing music during the day — my bird loves calm acoustic guitar. Give it a try — can't hurt!

How old is your bird? That might explain it — my Hahn's macaw went through something similar around 5 years.

I'd suggest trying playing music during the day — my bird loves calm acoustic guitar. My avian vet recommended it and it made a huge difference.

I'd love to foster birds in need but I'm not sure how to get started. Are there organizations in the GTA that need foster homes? I have experience with Eclectus and a dedicated bird room in my Guelph home.

cockatoo owner from Etobicoke checking in! Rio is 8 years old.

Did this start suddenly or was it gradual? When my canary did this it turned out to be a dietary deficiency, especially calcium or vitamin A.

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

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

Great question! So in my experience with lovebird, this usually comes down to a few things. First, getting natural java wood perches from a specialty bird store. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to dry winter air from forced-air heating because that was a huge factor for my Peaches. Hope that helps!