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Second vote for BST. They boarded my Eclectus last summer and I could tell Lucky was well cared for when I picked them up. Total peace of mind.

I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my Pionus, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to territorial behavior — especially common during breeding season.

Okay but counterpoint — what about birds that are the complete opposite? My green cheek conure breaks every rule lol.

Hey welcome! You'll love this community. Feel free to ask anything, everyone here is super helpful!

Do you have other pets in the home? My umbrella cockatoo started acting differently when we got a cat.

Six months in and I can't imagine life without Tiki. When I first got them they were hand-shy and wouldn't make eye contact. Now they greet me every morning with a head bob, eat from my hand, and even started mimicking my laugh. To everyone in the early bonding phase: it gets SO much better.

My vet in High Park suggested switching from seed to Harrison's pellets gradually over 2 weeks and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

YES! This is exactly what I needed to read today. My green cheek conure and I have been going through the same thing!

I've tried a bunch of brands and Goldenfeast is hands down the best value. My Paco devours it.

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

Have you noticed any other changes? When my blue and gold macaw did this they were also regurgitating on toys or hands.

My Oliver went through a phase like this around 4 years. I was terrified but it passed. Birds are weird sometimes lol.

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

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

Bird Sitting Toronto has a great blog with articles on this topic actually. Worth checking out!

I went through this exact thing with my parrotlet Sunny! It lasted about a few days and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

I'd suggest trying stuffing paper towel rolls with treats for foraging. My avian vet recommended it and it made a huge difference.

My avian vet in downtown Toronto recommended a full-spectrum UV lamp for my blue and gold macaw especially during Canadian winters. There are so many options though — Arcadia, Zoo Med, FeatherBrite. Which one do you use and are you happy with it? Is there actually a noticeable difference in your bird's behavior?

I've tried a bunch of brands and Goldenfeast is hands down the best value. My Raja devours it.