ConureChaos

Check out PetSmart — they have exactly what you need and the prices are reasonable for the GTA.

Started clicker training Skittles this week and I'm amazed. Day 1: confused. Day 3: clicked the connection between click and treat. Day 5: touching the target stick reliably. Day 7: stepping up on command. This is genuinely incredible. Anyone else clicker train their birds?

Hi everyone! I recently adopted a rescue Amazon parrot from a shelter near downtown Toronto. Their name is Tango (the shelter named them but it stuck). They're a bit shy and don't trust easily — no idea what their previous situation was. I want to give them the absolute best life possible. Any tips for helping a rescue bird settle in and learn to trust again?

Which avian vet do you go to? I'm looking for a good one near Milton.

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.

Have you noticed any other changes? When my zebra finch did this they were also being more vocal than normal.

100% this. Wish I'd known this when I first got my bird.

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

Planning a deep clean of the bird room this weekend. What's your spring cleaning routine? I'm thinking new cage liner, scrubbing all perches, sanitizing toys, washing cage cover. What bird-safe disinfectant do you use? My African Grey is going to be SO annoyed.

I've tried a bunch of brands and TOP's pellets is hands down the best value. My Peaches devours it.

I went through this exact thing with my lovebird Basil! It lasted about about a month and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

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

This!! So much this. Saving this post to show my partner.

I respectfully disagree. I think it depends heavily on the individual bird. My Pickle is the total opposite.

Welcome to the forum! Great to have another bird lover from the GTA. Your Hahn's macaw sounds adorable — what's their personality like?

Started target training last week and it snowballed from there. My Hahn's macaw now waves on command, steps up reliably, and is starting to learn spin. Clicker training is absolutely the way to go. Happy to share my process if anyone's interested!

This happened to us last winter. I think the shorter days and dry heated air were the cause for my bird.

This made my day honestly. Senegal parrot owners are the best people. We're all just trying our best for our feathered kids.

Monday: my earring (while I was wearing it). Tuesday: a piece of pasta off my plate. Wednesday: my phone charger cable. Thursday: a $20 bill off the counter. Friday: my will to live. What has YOUR bird stolen recently? I need to know I'm not alone.

I showed this post to my bird and they looked at me with zero remorse. They know what they're doing.