Lungeing Baby

[tiger2]

Our new baby B&G has taken to trying to bite every so often, not me, but my daughter who has helped handfeed him and my husband. He'll jump at them like he's going to attack, is he testing them? I don't want this become a problem and since he is so young (3 months) this should be correctable but what is the best way to go about it? Is this a "bird game"? They have been great with him and go slow so as not to startle him. It only happened 2x's that I know of. Tonight he was in one of those moods. The minute he went back to me he was fine though he started to lunge at me then stopped when he realized who I was. I also talk very softly to him almost whispering. My husband was having a stressful day and he could have picked up on this. Here's a thought too, does having your period effect the way the bird would act?

[The Outlaw]

I don't think your cycle has any real effect on your bird's behaviour, however if you feel badly, they probably do react to that.

I would try gently holding his beak (very gently) and telling him NO when he lunges. He's definitely testing you. Please be gentle. Their little beaks are still on the soft side until they are at least one year old and they have lots of nerve endings there.

Always be gentle, kind and firm and reward good behaviours.