HELP Indian Ringneck Biting

[lkh2859]

My Indian ringneck has just started bitong me he is about almost a year old and when he sits on my shoulder he bites my face and if i turn my head to talk to him he bites my lip does anyone know why he has started doing this and what I can do HELP

 

[sunnysmom]

A bird that bites shouldn't be on your shoulder. Being on a shoulder is a privilege that has to be earned by a bird. Could he be hormonal?

@cassiesdad ? @Mizzely ?

 

[Mizzely]

Don't let him on your shoulder or near your face right now.

He could be starting puberty which is a tough time for a bird and their person. Biting can be a simple breakdown in communication. Biting could mean, "pay attention to me!" Or it could be "stay away from that scary spot/person/thing" or "I'm just fine where I'm at."

It can even displaced aggression where they went to bite something else but you are the closest thing he can reach.

 

[cassiesdad]

Don't let him on your shoulder. Since he's exploring his world,including your shoulder, he's bound to be curious...so that means biting you. Like @sunnysmom said,shoulder time is an "honor"... earned by the bird.

IRNs are extremely intelligent, and their curiosity with their world is strong. Good luck with him...

 

[cassiesdad]

...and yes,he could be hormonal... perhaps for the first time...