I really dont like my cockatiel anymore coz he constantly bites; hes alright with getting ON you hand but when I say off he will but he instantly turns around and does a like bite sneeze ..... HELP!!!!!
maybe your pet is lock of discipline ... the warning or signal is when the cocktail is hissing, tail fanning, eye pinning, backing into a corner, swaying from side to side, getting away from you, lifting 1 foot, moving wings away from body, raising feather from the back/rear ...
He needs to be properly socialized. This can be accomplished by rewarding him for good behavior. When he's being a nice bird, give him his favorite treats. Talk nicely to him and hold him often, even if you are disinclined to do so because of the biting issue.
When he does bite, do NOT react by yelling or hitting him. These actually cement the behavior, as for birds, almost any reaction is considered a positive reaction. Instead, start by shaking your hand a bit so that the bird is unsteady. Birds absolutely hate being unsteady, and this will serve as a punishment that does not actually harm him or cause him to resent you. If he continues to bite, set him on the floor (making sure there is nothing dangerous nearby) and walk away for at most half a minute. Birds feel they are at a disadvantage on the floor due to their low height and the fact that it is awkward for them to walk on flat surfaces. Also, even if he does bite, he still enjoys the presence of you , his "flock-mate" and will dislike being separated from you.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Also, make sure he is getting proper nutrition and enough sleep at night. Cranky birds are not going to be the most friendly birds. Cover his cage so that he gets at least eight hours of darkness a night, but make sure you never forget to remove the cover.
I know it is going to be a bit of work to get him to a state of loving and happiness, but believe me when I say it is well worth it. A loving bird is a wonderful pet you will have for many years.
Why would anyone want to trap such a beautiful bird in a cage in the first place?
