LovebirdLucy

My parrotlet did this too! Turned out it was because of hormonal season — spring is brutal. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

I could have written this post a year ago. Same situation, same frustration. Here's what I wish someone had told me: rearranging the cage every couple weeks to prevent boredom. Would have saved me weeks of stress.

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

I'm in a Pickering apartment and considering a parrotlet. Be honest — how loud are they REALLY on a daily basis? Not just the occasional scream but the everyday noise level. My walls aren't the thickest.

Just joined! I have a beautiful Eclectus named Biscuit and we live in Milton. I spend way too much time talking to my bird and taking photos of them. Looking to learn more about bird care, nutrition, and training from people who actually know what they're talking about. Nice to meet you all!

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

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My blue and gold macaw actually...

Had a conversation with my vet in Etobicoke today and learned that while birds have minimal sense of smell, they actually CAN taste — and some species have more taste buds than others. Explains why my Eclectus is so picky! What's something about birds you learned recently that blew your mind?

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

Been thinking about this thread all week. I've tried a few of the suggestions and using a stainless steel cage with proper bar spacing for the species was the game changer for us.

I used to think the same thing until my Quaker parrot proved me wrong. Now I'm firmly in the other camp.

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

Great question! So in my experience with green cheek conure, this usually comes down to a few things. First, target training first, then building up to step-up. 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 Captain. Hope that helps!

Exactly my thoughts. You said it better than I could have.

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

Every morning at exactly 6 AM, my parrotlet starts their morning concert. No snooze button. No volume control. Just pure unfiltered bird joy at an unreasonable hour. My neighbours in North York probably hate me. What time does your feathered alarm go off?

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to a subtle environmental change you might not even notice.

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

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!