Hey everyone!

 

I think Skiper is going through a nibbly stage that is getting worse

lately when i take him out he sits on my shoulder and bite my ear

it hurts very much and feels like he's trying to peirce it. He's 11 weeks old

so could he be molting? there are 1 or 2 tiny stick like feathers on his head.

 

what can i do to stop it? I've tried putting him back into his cage but he bites my fingers

really hard in a attempt to get out again. I've noticed that he tries to bit the newspaper at the bottom of his

cage alot. What could that mean?

 

Please Help!

 

Thanks~ Budgiegirl

I'm no expert, but no one else has answered, so here's what I think.

 

It sounds like yes, he could be beginning his moult. So maybe when he's less hormonal, he will be nice again. In the meantime, you could wear gloves on your hands so he can't hurt you, and just not let him on your shoulder until he learns manners.

 

With the gloves on, you can ignore his bites, and not give him the satisfaction of getting a reaction out of you. After a while, he will give up biting you, cause there is no point to it. Then you can try him near your ear again and see if he is nicer.

 

Don't know if this will work, but it's what I have read on the forum before. I guess birds learn bad habits because they learn they can get you to do their bidding, like "feed me or I'll bite you" Or "let me out of my cage or I'll squawk really loud".

I'm no expert, but no one else has answered, so here's what I think.

 

It sounds like yes, he could be beginning his moult. So maybe when he's less hormonal, he will be nice again. In the meantime, you could wear gloves on your hands so he can't hurt you, and just not let him on your shoulder until he learns manners.

 

With the gloves on, you can ignore his bites, and not give him the satisfaction of getting a reaction out of you. After a while, he will give up biting you, cause there is no point to it. Then you can try him near your ear again and see if he is nicer.

 

Don't know if this will work, but it's what I have read on the forum before. I guess birds learn bad habits because they learn they can get you to do their bidding, like "feed me or I'll bite you" Or "let me out of my cage or I'll squawk really loud".

 

well he does jump to the cage door when i put him in and refuse to take him out again for biting me

fermally tell him no when he does this clasp him from your sholder with you who;e hand gentally not roughly and place him in his cage dont put him on your finger and put him back take athororta as cart man would say

keep doing this till he gets the hint when no take him in your hand look him direct in the eye and tell him stop bitting me it hurts your naughty and im not having you sit with me tillyou stop

dont keep him away for to long but if when he comes out do this again

be firm

fermally tell him no when he does this clasp him from your sholder with you who;e hand gentally not roughly and place him in his cage dont put him on your finger and put him back take athororta as cart man would say

keep doing this till he gets the hint when no take him in your hand look him direct in the eye and tell him stop bitting me it hurts your naughty and im not having you sit with me tillyou stop

dont keep him away for to long but if when he comes out do this again

be firm

 

i'm afraid he'll bite me more if i try and grab him with my whole hand as i have never tried to grab him

You're going to have to be strong here... When he bites I would say NO, and then pick him up and put him in his cage. Give him time... 5-10mins and then let him out again... repeat and continue. If he enjoys spending time with you, he will soon learn that biting = cage.

 

Another thought... does he bite you when he's not on your shoulder? If not, do not allow him on there. Being that high up and next to you can make him see himself as an equal, and then do what he pleases... maybe if this is the case, take him off your shoulder when he gets up there...

 

I know how much it hurts, but by reacting he is also getting a reation. Try not to pull your finger away. Good luck and keep us updated.

You're going to have to be strong here... When he bites I would say NO, and then pick him up and put him in his cage. Give him time... 5-10mins and then let him out again... repeat and continue. If he enjoys spending time with you, he will soon learn that biting = cage.

 

Another thought... does he bite you when he's not on your shoulder? If not, do not allow him on there. Being that high up and next to you can make him see himself as an equal, and then do what he pleases... maybe if this is the case, take him off your shoulder when he gets up there...

 

I know how much it hurts, but by reacting he is also getting a reation. Try not to pull your finger away. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

 

yep be ferm

well i did what maesie said and i definatley saw improvment and now the bites are much lighter,

he doesn't bite when he's not on my shoulder. When i try to put him back to his cage he tries to climb

back on my shoulder and repeats. though i've found that when i leave the room he tries to follow me

so i'm going to try leaving the room when he bites me.

well i did what maesie said and i definatley saw improvment and now the bites are much lighter,

he doesn't bite when he's not on my shoulder. When i try to put him back to his cage he tries to climb

back on my shoulder and repeats. though i've found that when i leave the room he tries to follow me

so i'm going to try leaving the room when he bites me.

 

 

YAH!!! They are quick learners. When he tries to go back on your shoulder when you take him down, take him down again, put him down somewhere and walk away. You may need to leave the room as you say, or just go where he can't reach you. Kind of like turning away from a jumping dog with your arms crossed. Give him a minute or two, and go back. I'm so pleased it's working and good luck!