i,ve a budgie called mac had him for 4 months he's very outgoing and loves being out of his cage. the problem is he can't stop biteing he love's to be on you your head or hand but he keeps on biteing very hard. i have two small children so cant let him out when they are about. anybody got any idears about this. he's always happy so i need help thanks :vampire

First of all are you sure he is a he and not a she?

Julie

First of all are you sure he is a he and not a she?

Julie

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yes he is a he i know female budgies nip more this is why i find it sstrange

I have an 18 month male, very tame, affectionate, talker, follows me around sits on shoulder etc.

He was a biter when I first began training him and would attach himself to my neck or ear whenever it took his fancy, I put this down to youngster's curiousity, like a puppy bites, luckily he grew out of it but can still give me a nip on the lips or nose (it hurts) if he's in that mood.

I can tell when it's coming most of the time. He will land on me, give me a sideways look and say "Hello", so when he talks when on my shoulder or head I know to beware!! I think it's an attention thing.

Only thing I can suggest to you is saying "No" v. firmly when he does it, then dislodge him gently but firmly - this does seem to have some effect on my bird - and warn people not to put their face close to him.

You know you shouldn't put 2 of the same posts up be careful...

okay try this, i tried the blowing n spray on scooby but didn't work with her biting, so i became a drill sargent, every time she trys to bite me we do the step up n step down routen, so she has now learnt if she doesn't bite me she gets left in peace.

 

Claire

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