When one of these birds finds itself in a situation as a pet, it can be problematic for both bird and owner, possibly leading to bird aggression. Today I fed my cockatiel a cracker with some peanut butter on it, a food she has never had before, and she stared at it for like 15 minutes and hissed like it was going to hurt her. My bird is suddenly scared of me I dont really know if this is the right place to post this so plese redirect me if this isnt the right place. When she sees me going towards her she opens her mouth and hisses...whenever i open the door she moves to the corner...when i put my hand in then she flies to the other corner- scared. It could be anything from the birds heart to some sore of poison nearby. 3 thoughts on “Green Cheek Conure is Scared: How to Fix It” Samantha Youdon'tneedtoknow August 8, 2013 at 9:47 am. Re: My bird hates me and I'm getting frustrated : Yes, I think in a few more weeks you will see how far you've come. During mating season, or as your juvenile bird is maturing, he may suddenly act irritable, aggressive or agitated due to hormonal changes in his body. Within a week and a half of my adopting Bob, he would hop up on a perch and then my finger (as long as I didn't move it around the cage). It has been your darling, adoring pet, never balking at cuddling and kisses. Call today at 212-257-3807 for an appointment. Then one day with no warning, your bird strikes out and bites. Much of his agitated behavior may occur when the bird or person that he perceives to be his mate is within view, but not within reach. I used to be able to just open the door and he'd race over to come to me! Suddenly overnight he just was totally petrified of me, and I haven't figured out why. When my husband and I hang out watching TV, he'll sit on my head but if I try to reach him with my hands, he flies over to my husband (who he's never preferred before) and keeps away from me, like he's afraid of me … You would neecd a necropsy to find the reason the parrot died. Hi I'm new to this forum and I have a big problem. The typical scenario is this. Birds are just silly like that. - The Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine is the only exclusive avian and exotic veterinary hospital in Manhattan. I've had her for about 4 months now and i think she's scared of me because i always stick my finger through the cage wherever she moves :D . My pet cockatiel is really scared of me. There's no such thing as a mean bird. What type of parrot and how old was it? Browse: Home / Parrot Training / Why Did My Bird Bite Me? When people call me for a parrot behavior consultation, there are two things I hear quite frequently. So i came back home from a two day trip My mother was whatching over my parrot while I was gone. If it was caught in the wild you would never know the age. I've tried and tried, but he refuses to get on a perch, or bolts to his "safe" corner. Birds get scared of everything- new toys, sounds, new foods- just ignore it and go about your regular routine. My little baby Archimedes loves red, and is even extra lovable when I wear red. I was very proud of him and praised him lots. Birds that suddenly start to vocalize less may be stressed, unhappy, bored, or ill. Finally she gave in and tried it. Though this is good advice, try not to say that all of them are scared of red. It's been about a week now that he won't come to me at all. Why did my bird suddenly die? Why Did My Bird Bite Me? It is imperative that any bird who suddenly vocalizes less be examined as soon as possible to make sure that there is no medical cause for this change in behavior. It wasn't like this before. You’ve owned your bird for a year or so. There are, however, birds that are fearful and those with emotional problems that cause them to want to avoid being handled. And in a few months you will be surprised you even wrote this post And as the years go by you will wonder how you ever lived without him. While screaming can indicate underlying stress or unhappiness in birds, so can decreased vocalization. My sulfur crested cockatoo, Napoleon, is 3 years old and is scare of me.