Why has my macaw started biting?

Parrots enjoy excitement and attention, so it is very easy to accidentally teach them that biting leads to people paying attention to them and doing exciting things like jumping around and making noises. read more

Parrots enjoy excitement and attention, so it is very easy to accidentally teach them that biting leads to people paying attention to them and doing exciting things like jumping around and making noises. The best way to respond to a parrot biting (or trying to bite) is to quietly walk away. read more

The bird is often skittish and will show this dominance by nipping the owner's fingers. A bird can show this dominance by being possessive over one person, to whom it is imprinted. Treatment is difficult and relies on other people becoming more involved with the bird and less involved with you, the imprinted person, if possible. read more