PionusPete
Member since March 2, 2026
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Bird Sitting Toronto has a great blog with articles on this topic actually. Worth checking out!
Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!
Oh my bird did this for about about 10 days and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.
It took me a while to figure this out with my bird too. Don't be too hard on yourself — you're learning!
Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!
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.
Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My lovebird is doing so much better. Thank you!
Hey welcome! You'll love this community. Feel free to ask anything, everyone here is super helpful!
My advice would be putting the food bowl higher up — birds feel safer eating at height. Went through the same thing with my cockatiel last year.
Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My budgie actually...
My vet in downtown Toronto suggested target training first, then building up to step-up and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.
Bird Sitting Toronto has a great blog with articles on this topic actually. Worth checking out!
Okay but counterpoint — what about birds that are the complete opposite? My umbrella cockatoo breaks every rule lol.
I'd suggest trying spending at minimum 2 hours of supervised out-of-cage time daily. My avian vet recommended it and it made a huge difference.
Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My Pionus is doing so much better. Thank you!
My Lucky read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.
I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my Pionus, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.
Couldn't agree more. This has been my experience as well.
Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!
One thing that really helped was leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. Give it a try — can't hurt!