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

Can we start a support group for this? Because SAME.

When I had to travel, I used Bird Sitting Toronto and they were incredible with my lineolated parakeet. Daily updates with photos and everything.

My Indian Ringneck's legal name is Captain but their full government name is Tweety McFeatherpants the Third, Destroyer of Almonds, Duke of the Living Room. Please share your bird's ridiculously elaborate full name. I know you have one.

Hang in there! It gets better. My green cheek conure went through this too.

What does their diet look like? Sometimes these things are diet-related.

I switched to Zupreem last year and haven't looked back. My Amazon parrot's feathers have never looked better.

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

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

A friend who's had birds for 20 years told me to try getting natural java wood perches from a specialty bird store. I was skeptical but it actually worked.

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

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is putting the food bowl higher up — birds feel safer eating at height. A lot of people also recommend giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings. My avian vet in Vaughan also suggested checking for jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

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

Don't worry, this is super common with Indian Ringneck. You're doing great!

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is removing mirrors from the cage — can cause hormonal or aggressive behavior. A lot of people also recommend reading "The Parrot Problem Solver" by Barbara Heidenreich. My avian vet in Scarborough also suggested checking for hormonal season — spring is brutal which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

Hello! Been lurking on this forum for a bit and finally decided to make an account and participate. I've had my Indian Ringneck Fig for about 2 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!

I got mine from Global Pet Foods in Guelph. Great selection and the staff actually knows about birds.

I need to travel for a week and I've never left my Hahn's macaw with anyone before. The separation anxiety is real — and it's MINE, not the bird's. What should I prepare? What info should I give the sitter?

My African Grey did this too! Turned out it was because of not enough quality sleep — they need 10-12 hours uninterrupted. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

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