Birds

Behaviour

Behaviour advice for birds, written from real experience.

Behaviour

Why does my bird bite me?

A bite rarely comes out of nowhere. Here is how to read the warning signs your bird already gave you, the different reasons behind a bite, and how to rebuild trust without punishing a scared or hormonal bird.

Tom Reeves

Behaviour

Why is my bird plucking its feathers

Feather plucking is one of the most distressing and stubborn problems in pet birds. Here is what drives it, why a vet must come first, and how to help a bird that has started.

Tom Reeves

Behaviour

Why does my parrot scream, and how to quieten it

Some noise is normal and healthy. Relentless screaming is a bird trying to tell you something. Here is what is behind it, and how to turn the volume down without making it worse.

Tom Reeves