I got my two cockatiels about a year and a half ago . . . a male and female. They are probably about 3 years old now. When I first got them they were really aggressive probably because they needed to get used to their new home. They would hiss at you if you got close and they would always try to bite you. Their bites would be horrible. They would bite deep into your skin and actually make you bleed. And if we ever tried bringing them out, they would fly all over the house like maniacs. So, after a couple months of trying to teach them discipline with no success, we clipped their wings. They immediately became gentle, and let us pet them, and stopped the biting.
Now, the same problem is happening again. When they are in their cage they try to bite you. But, as soon as we take them out of their cage, out they become their normal selves again. How can I get them to stop acting that way inside their cages? The female also laid eggs about two weeks ago. But, I don鈥檛 believe that鈥檚 their reason for their aggression inside their cages, because they鈥檝e had eggs before and they weren鈥檛 like that. They are real sweet birds inside or out the cage and I just want them to become that way again.
Also, what can I do about them poopin all over the place? They love being outside their cage but I have to restrict it because they like poopin everywhere now.
Answers:
It probably is because of the eggs. The first few times a bird lays eggs, she has no idea what to do with them. Now her "motherly" instincts are kicking in. As long as they're still tame outside the cage, just let them have their territory. Let them jump out of the cage door by themselves so that you're not invading their personal space, and once the eggs are either hatched or the female decides not to care for them, they'll go back to normal.
Also, you can potty train them. Every time they poop, say their name and "poop" or "go potty". Do this for a day or two, then every 10 minutes or so, take them to a garbage can and hold them over it and say the phrase. Don't say anything else and just stand there until the bird poops (it can be a while) and then praise it. Do that for a few days and the bird will associate the phrase with the action. It takes a week or so for them to build up the muscles to poop on command, but it will happen, and then you just have to take the bird over to the garbage ever 15-20 minutes (learn how long it is before your bird has to go again) and just have them poop. This will keep your house nice and clean.
Can't control poop unless you diaper them. Maybe they bite because they are bored. Provide lots of toys for them. Wooden toys and different diameter perches. Other toys like bells and mirrors are good too. If they don't bite when they are out, take them out more. They miss you. Give them a plethora of snacks and treats. I hope this helps. Talk to them and spend more time with them.
well cockatiels can be very territorial and have bad behavior when you touch their pirches trust me my friend had stiches on his hand because of touching a cocktiels pirch - i have bad spelling during the summer
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