bitting

[missinangel50]

I have the most beautiful violet pied love bird, we do just about everything together, Bella and I. He has one bad habit, every once in awhile he will give me a good bite, how do I break this habit? One more thing is there such a thing as being too bonded to your baby?
Thank you, Cilla

[shosh]

good question....I've got 4 great lovebirds....my peachfaced ones can be temperamental at times though...they are wonderful birds and then every once in a while I get a good bite, too!
If I analyze it, there is always a good reason ( at least in their minds.) Usually I notice it happens when they are playing with me and overly excited...sometimes it's when I ask them to go back in their cage and they aren't ready...sometimes, they are just a bit grouchy ( I can relate.)
In other words, birds bite. Not always, but every once in a while....I mean, really, it is their ONLY way of showing displeasure. better than a cat peeing on your bed!
Still, it can be annoying and hurtful, so tell your little fellow in a stern but not LOUD voice "NO"..."BAD BIRD". and try not to get too exasperated over it...you don't want it to become a way he knows he'll get your attention...whether positive or negative.
Is it possible to be TOO bonded? Perhaps....but as long as your baby isn't displaying any bad behaviour or showing negative consequences...ie: humping you hand and such...I wouldn't be too concerned. It's wonderful to have a close relationship with such special creatures.

[expressmailtome]

Lovebirds, especially Peachfaced, can be well spunky. Try to reward the good behavior and ignore the bad behavior. Birds are smart. Yours will learn that good behavior equals good things!

Matt

[mayaexquisite]

The fact that your beautiful baby only bites "once in a while" just means that you're doing something he/she doesn't like. Birds bite for a reason, always. So I wouldn't look at it as "bad behavior." Is there a pattern of when your baby bites? Is there something you do when he/she bites you? Birds also have great control over their beaks... I don't know what you mean by "good bite," but if it's a hard bite your bird is most likely trying to tell you "I don't like that."

Also, the only way I can think of being "too bonded" as bad is when your bird can't entertain him/herself alone ever. Birds need a good balance of being able to spend time with you, but be independent and okay alone in their cage when you're not there.

Now... where are the photos?!?!