How to Stop a Parrot From Biting

By Nicole Lamarco

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Patience
A Sense of Calm

How to Stop a Parrot From Biting

Step 1:
Relax:Many birds, including parrots, can feel that you are nervous or anxious around them. This will actually make your parrot feel nervous as well. Before you give your parrot some attention make sure you are calm and confident. Take a few minutes to relax and do some deep breathing before you interact with your parrot. A nervous parrot is more likely to bite. If you are calm and confident your parrot is less likely to bite.
Step 2:
Observe:You must first figure out what is causing your parrot to bite by observation. Do not make eye contact or show any emotion while interacting with your parrot. Simply observe your parrot's behavior and body language and take note of the particular behavior and body language before your parrot bites. There should be something that you will notice that your parrot does before she bites.
Step 3:
Walk Away:There is no need to show your parrot how hurt you are, physically or emotionally, as it can make the biting even worse. If you are hurt remove yourself from the room and take care of it before you go back to your parrot. It's important to stay calm so you can figure out what is causing the biting. Just walk away.
Step 4:
Leave Your Parrot Alone:Most of the time parrots bite because they want to be left alone. If your parrot bites you after trying to take her out of her cage, it is probably because your parrot simply wants to be left alone. When your parrot bites you while you are playing her could be because your parrot got too excited and got carried away. When your parrot bites immediately return her to her cage and shut the door. Do this every time so your parrot can see that you are leaving her alone when she bites.
Step 5:
Be Patient:Use these tips and tricks with your parrot and there should be no more biting within days or weeks. Every parrot learns at a different pace, so be patient and be consistent.

Tips & Warnings

Be Patient
Be Consitent
Get extra help from a vet or a bird trainer if you can't control the biting
Ask your vet if she can trim your parrot's beak

Photo/Video Credit

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