I have an Indian Ringneck Parakeet named Flash. I have had Flash since "it" was a baby. I hand raised Flash and I think "it" will be a year old in March or April. Flash has suddenly begun to go after my face and mouth with ferocity. I push back and tell "it" no and the response I get is for its eyes to go icey colored and whistles. I don't know what this bird is thinking but Flash drew blood today and I am concerned with this happening to other family members.
Flash is overall a good bird and we have rarely had instances of aggression and when these have popped up we push back and tell the bird no and this has worked.
It went after me a second time. I told it no and put it in its cage this time, removing it from the perch by the window.
However my question is why is the bird going after my face and how do I get it to stop?
You are very probably right. Teenagerism has hit with a vengence. He is getting to maturity and is possibly biting at you to run you back to the nest to be safe from harm. In the meantime, you are on the right track. Keep doing what has worked in the past and he will get through this. Talk to him calmly a lot and let him pick up on your energy. Try (not easy) to not get anxious when he does this to you but calmly say your "no" and put him away. They go through stages just like anything else alive and this is one of them. Just don't give up on him. He will get better. I know. I've weaned a lot of birds who go through the terrible 2's getting some independence too. It can be a little painful, but this too shall pass.
I def agree with Carol. My Ringneck, Cappy is about 1 year and 3 months and I think he just hit puberty! For the past 3 days he's been lashing out. He'll call me as if he wants me to pick him up, one moment but lunge at me when I get there, and the next he's all cool and just climbs on my hand.
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You seem to be doing the right thing, so be consistent and return the bird to its cage when it gets aggressive. He has reached sexual maturity, may be seeking a mate, and realize that you are not "mate" material .
Just an aggressive bird. Take him to a vet or an animal specialist. They could tell you better things than we could.
It may feel scared or threatened. Try and make him feel as comfy as possible.
~ Rylee
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Someone or something has frightened it, if you have a large cage put "Flash" in it, Handle "Flash" with a gloved hand, wear a wide rimmed hat and glasses that don't reflect light, birds don't like looking at bright lights or things like shimmering light as tin foil as it makes them uneasy, keep your pet away from children and especially youngsters or babies, it could be jealous or it's just reverted to it's wild state, take care how you handle " Flash "from now on, you might have to hand" Flash "to an expert if it carries on pecking you.
