Thanks for your adviceThat is what's known as a stereotypic behavior. They usually start as a response to some sort of stress or deficiency in their environment. It can be seen in zoo environments and is commonly seen in pet parrots. What you'll commonly see is a parrot pacing on a perch and then they'll do a head turn or swivel once they get to the end and repeat. It's something that you may not be able to break him of, but you should try.
Training and adding more enrichment to his environment is going to be the key. You need to occupy his time more and engage that brain of his. Unfortunately simply being "out" isn't enough. Introducing foraging for him could help the situation, starting slowly and working up to more complex situations is going to be the key. Some birds will get it rapidly and some will need a slower progression. This is going to take some time and effort on your part, and is going to be a challenge since you don't know what started the behavior and it has become ingrained.
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Towards an Understanding of Stereotypic Behaviour in Laboratory MacaquesOne question. What do you mean by stereotypic behavior?
Why? You have 1 bird that isn't receiving proper care. Why do you feel like getting a second is a good idea?Hey guys I am getting another bird and was wondering if this condition can be viral and can spread to other birds? I don't want to use the same food or something while this condition can be contagious should I use different food for my other bird?.
I was wondering can I house my Indian ringneck with a parakeet.
Just catching up on thread.... Star gazing??? Nope. This is a bored bird in need of attention, out time and love, and proper diet, playtime and bonding time. My daughter has 3 ring necks and they can't stand being caged very long or will start the back and forth motion in cage.Hello,
I got my Indian ringneck about 2 months ago and he has been pacing left and right and looks up at the same time. I took him to the vet and he just said it can cause feather plucking and to get him a friend to prevent that but that's too much noise for me he also said to keep him out his cage more which I am doing now. However, recently I found out it was symptoms of stargazing. Any info or advice please reply as soon as you see this post. Here's a video. He also stands in one spot swinging his head around. He is eating and pooping fine. He also chirps throughout the day.
It's a condition of being cooped up too long without interaction. A behavioral condition basically. It knows no routine, if you haven't set one down. It becomes mentally confused.One question. What do you mean by stereotypic behavior?