Cheekyboy
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Hello all,
I have a 1 1/2 year old male green cheek conure that I believe is showing signs of hormonal aggression towards one specific member of my household as well as outside visitors. When we first got him he was good with everyone for the most part, up until several months ago when what seemed like a flip switched in his brain, as he decided he needed to bite (he will draw blood), lunge, and become overall aggressive towards my mom (who we live with) and guests. I’m having my mom try to build her bond with him thru the use of treats with is currently going okay, but I don’t know if it’ll have a lasting effect. We’re going to our vet today so I will bring up the issue to him to confirm if it is in fact hormonal, as he does present various amorous displays towards me, which also has me thinking he sees me as a mate. he’s a good boy overall and has become my little pal, but I really need to nip this unwanted behavior in the butt, as rehoming him is not an option for me. If anyone has any helpful advice it would be greatly appreciated, as cheeky is my first bird and I’m still learning what/what not to do in terms of helping this behavior.
thanks in advance!
I have a 1 1/2 year old male green cheek conure that I believe is showing signs of hormonal aggression towards one specific member of my household as well as outside visitors. When we first got him he was good with everyone for the most part, up until several months ago when what seemed like a flip switched in his brain, as he decided he needed to bite (he will draw blood), lunge, and become overall aggressive towards my mom (who we live with) and guests. I’m having my mom try to build her bond with him thru the use of treats with is currently going okay, but I don’t know if it’ll have a lasting effect. We’re going to our vet today so I will bring up the issue to him to confirm if it is in fact hormonal, as he does present various amorous displays towards me, which also has me thinking he sees me as a mate. he’s a good boy overall and has become my little pal, but I really need to nip this unwanted behavior in the butt, as rehoming him is not an option for me. If anyone has any helpful advice it would be greatly appreciated, as cheeky is my first bird and I’m still learning what/what not to do in terms of helping this behavior.
thanks in advance!