BIRD BITING - How To Stop A Parrot Bite | TheParrotTeacher

[@AleckGamer40]

My hand has taken quite the piercings due to my green-cheeked parakeet. Thanks man, you're a life saver!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad I could help! I hope this video helps!

[@main1291]

I can’t thank you enough for these videos, they have really helped me and my conure buddy. Target training has really helped to redirect him from unwanted biting and a fun way to bond.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’m so glad they have been helpful and you guys get on better because of it!

[@f7exe461]

This man is a legend , you really helped me i can't thank you enough

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad I could help!

[@irinelradut8460]

Wow! This one works so well! Can't thank you enough David and Sophie for this amazing tutorial. Cheers!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’m glad it was useful! Also thanks for being a member!

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

The frustration I'm facing right now is my conure, while making good improvements, still has one nasty problem: she hates my dad and one of my brothers (autistic) But she is obsessed with my other brother who is only home on the weekends. If she is free flying around the main floor and my younger brother comes down for say lunch and I'm in the next room, she mistakes him for the brother she likes and lands on him, then she will immediately bite him, like she's mad its the wrong one. Same for my dad but at least my dad will try hard to hold his temper while I pick her up off him. (Even after the full blown attack she launched on him on a seperate occasion, he had ducked and tried to shoo her away but she kept flying back at him and making some awful noises I had never heard her make before. I got a hand towel and managed to dampen her flight enough to make her touch down on the floor.) Dad was nipped and she was unhurt. I honestly think she is reacting to their hostile and negative energy. My mom thinks she's being a willfully brat. I desperately want to train this out of her before she makes someone bleed and she gets issued an eviction notice. 💔 My problem is neither my dad or brother want to cooperate with training. 😔 I have worked with lots of animals over the years and managed to teach my second adopted dog to not bite. Advice always welcome. The way I got her to stop biting me is a NECKSOCK AND HAT. After wearing those for a while, she got use to being with me and just not biting or instead playing with it, now I can actually have her with me for periods of time without the necksock. I still have trust issues myself but that's me problem... 😅

[@TheParrotTeacher]

The biggest issue you will have is your dad and brother not wanting to be involved. Unless she is kept away from them then unless they GET invovled and work to improve their relationship with her through training then it won’t get much better I’m sad to say! Even something as simple as reinforcing for calm or a quick target through the bars regularly may help.

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

@@TheParrotTeacher Well, we are working with my brother who is more willing to learn, He wears my hat and necksock and the bird sits with him for about 5-10 minuets. When she is not "chewing" on the necksock, (she chews on and plays with it while I wear it all the time, so I have a hard time telling when she plays, or when is being angry) she is given a really high value treat, like a piece of nutriberrie, while he reads a book. She did really good yesterday and I think it just allows the bird to sit with him, listen to his voice and feel his energy in a non hostile mood and allows my brother to learn to be calm with the sensation of a little bird crawling around not hurting him. I hope this is an acceptable first step.

[@dorisbergmann3700]

I shared this on 3 conure groups OSCAR says hello to all❤

[@owlowl9950]

I love that you say WHEN your parrot bites you and not IF 😂

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It happens to almost every parrot owner at some point for a variety of reasons!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

👏👏👏

[@TheParrotTeacher]

😊

[@BartTheBardOfficial]

Do you have a video on soft targeting? My cockatiel has accidentally learned to totally attack the target stick for a treat and bite hard, which I think has moved from the stick towards thinking biting things hard is good and will be rewarded.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I have a recent video on soft targeting also a general video on target training that is older that mentions it! And it does translate for sure! If it’s consistently a biting problem then you’ll need to come from further away and only reinforce for soft licks or touches from now on!

[@Stringbean421]

I've got a Lovebird. She's a total Ninja. She does like to bite every now and then. Lovebirds are not so easy to train with treats, unlike other species of bigger birds. However, I love her to bits.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’d disagree there! While they can be flighty if you find the right treat and they are on a good diet they are just as trainable as any other parrot! I’ve worked with them in wildlife walkthroughs and got some great results after establishing treat hierarchy’s with them! One started off biting so hard then ended up nibbling my ear gently to ask for treats!

[@mayo.dragonzofficial]

Hii! So when you said that after they bite, you should set them down and dont react, my birds problem is that it is not willing to step off of me unless there’s a treat 😢 please help

[@gucciserg8093]

Hello! I have a question regarding which Bird Cage to get for my 3 Cockatiel birds. Do you have any specific one that you recommend? Or size wise which are the correct size? Thanks in advance! If you can provide a link it’ll be great as well.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, I actually do! There’s a great cage we use in my amazon store in the cage section. It’s a yaheetech and for the price you can’t go wrong!

[@gucciserg8093]

@@TheParrotTeacher hello! I actually just purchased a cage an hour ago. We are looking for one that’s spacious enough for them and also not too bulky for us since we live in an apartment. We do let them outside with us everyday as well. Most likely it’ll be only 2 cockatiels inside of this cage. Please let me know if you think this one is fine. I tried to reply earlier but my comment was taken down. Maybe for the link I tried to share for the cage I purchased. But here’s the name, I purchased it from Amazon also sold by the Yaheetech brand. Thanks again! Yaheetech 67.5inch Height Extra Large Bird Cage Cockatiel Cage Metal Parrot Cage w/Slide-Out Tray & Feeders & Detachable Rolling Stand

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@gucciserg8093 KZbin doesn’t seem to allow links recently! I can’t look but I’m sure it’ll be fine!

[@gucciserg8093]

@@TheParrotTeacher ok thank you for your help! One more question what are some good Air Purifiers that are safe for Cockatiels? What are some healthy snacks and food for them? Seed brand? Also how can I clean the bird cage? We recently used water, soap and a little bit of bleach. Thanks!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@gucciserg8093 I have a video about air purifiers that talks about what to look for! Avoid bleach at all costs from now on. It's totally unsafe. There's a product called F10 that is excellent and bird safe. You can also use "Poop off" or just warm water. Seeds are seeds. They are best part of a varied diet.

[@bookkeepingsmes2089]

Love your new saying: Helping birds and people thrive together 💜🦜🦜🙄

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Tried to think of a slogan, glad you like it!

[@bookkeepingsmes2089]

This is brilliant!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@PolarIgloo01]

Thank you for your great videos David. Can you do a video on how to teach your bird how to do the soft bite targeting. My pineapple green cheek conure is biting a lot. I am not sure if I am training him correctly.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Hey there, glad it was useful. If you look at the cards in the top right during the video there should be a direct link to my target training video

[@karlmichael2624]

Great advice 👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aneirinshelties]

I don't know but will rewatch & get other tips/info via your channel. Our recent rescue cockateil will step up if he's willing. For most part he bites & avoids - darts or flies off when our hand/fingers approach. Baby steps somehow. We would like to get that trust whereby we can tickle his head. He flies & stays on my head often. Guess that's to get a high vantage position & escape. So far he prefers to be on someone's head or shoulder. All in good time.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It does sound like more time and training/bonding work will help! Keep at it!

[@aneirinshelties]

All about bonding, training, education, adjustment, and time. He's been thru a lot. His strength of being, stamina & character carried him thru to surviving recently being lost at large & his original owner. He has quite the whistling & talking repertoire along with truly a good nature. 👍 As he settles into my home, I notice how intelligent Bazza is & he helped himself to my All-Bran Cereal & water. Love it. ❤️ Sharing is caring. Look forward to learning loads. Cheerio 👋

[@Q9i]

Thank you for this!!!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You're so welcome!

[@nicolahendersonhumandesign]

Thanks for your work, your videos are really helpful! 🤗 I have a question - so I just got a parrotlet who is friendly. 4mths old. Day two of having him. We are getting used to each other as I am a first time bird owner so I appreciate the patience you speak about goes both ways😅 but I’m wondering - he has started pinching my neck and ears with just the tiniest sharp bite. It is not pleasant lol. I have been taking that as a signal that hooman time is wrapping up for a bit. I have been getting him off my shoulder, if he doesn’t want to step down, with the bowl of millet lol. Any idea why the sharp skin nips?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

He’s likely testing his boundaries or doesn’t know he’s hurting you! Either way you don’t want to encourage the behaviour or he will continue to do it!

[@otterlyfresh2886]

It’s interesting because Pavlovian training works with birds but not as well as it does with mammals. They learn so quickly how to manipulate the rules or only follow the ones they prefer. My ‘tiel gets millet if he puts toy fruits in a basket. He only likes the green apple so he’ll pick up and drop it repeatedly instead of completing the task, even if it means getting less millet.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

That is something you can work on with him! Classical conditioning will generally only take you so far even if it is very useful!

[@otterlyfresh2886]

@@TheParrotTeacher any tips and tricks? 😃 (I’ll ask on Patreon though! I need to absorb your parrot wisdom)

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@otterlyfresh2886 Easier on there, it's hard to keep track of comments/repleis sometimes!

[@dianeryder5895]

Thanks for the advice. it would surprise me when he would bite so I would say oww. Now every time he pulls on something he says owww

[@TheParrotTeacher]

They do copy the sounds as it can be reinforcing for them! As for reacting sometimes we can’t help it as it hurts! It’s just important to try not to!

[@satskigirl]

Hey David! What would you do in a situation, if your cockatiel wont accept treats. My Cockatiel is almost 1 year old and he for some reason hates fingers suddenly overnight, I cant give him treats as he isn't treat motivated, even when on a healthy diet, and also hates fingers so much that he tries to lunge at my fingers when trying to give a treat.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I’d try to do another heirarchy test to find out if their tastes have changed. I’d also use the bowl dropping method, as in having a bowl in the cage and just dropping a treat and moving on without interaction. I’d also look at what has changed? Is it hormones? Is it a break in trust or something in the environment etc

[@OscarChicken]

Thanks for the video, i needed this, my lovebird bite so nasty 😂.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad I could help!

[@beechwoodcastlerea3539]

Thank you for your videos 😊 i have a gahla cockatoo thats been with us a week and still bonding. But i am struggling. I have tried not to react as you say and giving her a break from me, she only has short sessions out of the cage but i talk with her most of the day 😊 but she keeps biting the old cuts she made and keeps pulling of the scabs 😢 and then biting after that, please help.....

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It’s very early days for you and your little one, so it may improve in time. I’d strongly recommend target training and soft targeting to help give her an alternative to do and also to teach softer interactions. I actually have a whole series filmed dedicated to biting but haven’t had the opportunity in my schedule to pop it up. If you’re really struggling I’d consider booking a consultation with our business (link in bio)

[@beechwoodcastlerea3539]

@@TheParrotTeacher Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate you getting back to me. I will give her a little more time to settle. I didn't realize you did consultations. I will definitely book her in.

[@orianafisher3960]

Thanks David, much needed. Our new addition "Louie" the parrolette bit me hard yesterday when transferring him to his new cage. Totally understandable due to his situation, ignored it completely and hoping this doesn't continue, nevertheless I am prepared... well hope I am 😂😂😂

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You’ll be fine! Just keep at it!

[@jim9.9]

It is what it is trial-and-error Having patience and time solves all.Thank you so much for your videos the first two years was a struggle but now How to put it😇❤️‍🔥🦜👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Awesome!

[@bethhughes4709]

We got a new green cheek conure that bites quite a lot especially in or on his cage.I have been giving him fruit and vegetables but he will only eat seeds and won’t take any food or treats from anyone.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

If you just got him that’s not unusual! For him it’s like he’s moved country! Also diet conversion can take a while my partner birdnerdsophie has a good video on encouraging birds to try veggies! I’d also explore my other videos on conures in general!

[@susannemichelsen8879]

Do you guys only do tiels and conure characters or also other birds?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

We try to only film content using birds we have! The content is often valid for multiple parrots though as the principles are the same!

[@susannemichelsen8879]

@TheParrotTeacher true. I learned a lot already.

[@jjones9143]

Hey, my galah likes to bite my fingers when we are just hanging out sometimes. It's never an aggressive thing. He just likes to tap my fingers and rub his beak on them. Sometimes his bites can get hard. He hasn't made me bleed. What can I do to teach him not to bite hard? Thanks

[@TheParrotTeacher]

So I have filmed other videos on this topic but haven’t popped them up yet! To start though try soft targeting using target training! (Video on target training on the channel)

[@jjones9143]

Ok, I'll check it out. Thanks

[@SaneGuyFr]

Thank you ;)

[@TheParrotTeacher]

You're welcome!

[@angelikaamor8491]

It's so hard not to react when her beak feels like hell 😢 I feel like I just react out of pain

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It’s difficult not to, I totally understand! If you can even delay it slightly or mute it it can help!

[@obedseigou6559]

Bro please help me how do i teach my slaty headed parakeet to talk?

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I have a video on teaching cockatiels to sing, it’s the same principles as in that!

[@BartTheBardOfficial]

Does this apply to them wanting to eat the birthmark on my neck? 😂

[@TheParrotTeacher]

lol possibly! Yes!

[@ButlerBuzz]

🐦

[@Samadhikissmeditation]

But how do you not react ! It hurts !!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It certainly does and it can be tough! I have a new biting video series coming up as it’s such a big topic where I’ll explore things in more detail and also offer more advice on avoiding it and preventing it

[@Samadhikissmeditation]

@@TheParrotTeacher thanks that would be so amazing 🥲!!!

[@vanilla_heaven]

Careful girl 07

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Is that mikasa as your profile pic?

[@dagoelius]

Invest in a falconry glove.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

There is always that option lol

[@nikolai9520]

What does one do when your turkey gives you the middle feather? 😆

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Don’t react!