Littlelovebird
Strolling the yard
Hey guys!
So I have a 1yr old lovebird and she is soooo hormonal. I only had males in the past and it was really mild hormonal period compare to this so Im a bit unsure of a couple things And I would like your advice!
So we reduced daylight time and she spends a good 12-13 Hrs in complete darkness.
no petting, scratching her on other areas then the head.
changed her diet to remove all fats and treats.
she doesnt have access to anything for nesting and there are no nesting area other than the sofa cushions which we now removes when she is with us in the living room.
but still everyday, multiple times a day the tail goes up, the wings are stretched on her side and she turns around. Then when nothing happens she attacks us and bites really hard. She draws blood!
so I have 3 questions and IM open to suggestions if you have ideas that could help!
1.I found her shredding a book today. New nesting behaviour. She made shredded stripes with it. Im wondering if I should
access to paper as it can be seen as nesting material or if its ok to leave it since she is not building a nest and it occupies her?
2.She has a light over her cage with a special bulb good for birds. Should I remove that during light time?
3. is excessive scratching a hormonal behavior/sign?
As I said open to any suggestions that could help my little horny girl!
thanks!!
So I have a 1yr old lovebird and she is soooo hormonal. I only had males in the past and it was really mild hormonal period compare to this so Im a bit unsure of a couple things And I would like your advice!
So we reduced daylight time and she spends a good 12-13 Hrs in complete darkness.
no petting, scratching her on other areas then the head.
changed her diet to remove all fats and treats.
she doesnt have access to anything for nesting and there are no nesting area other than the sofa cushions which we now removes when she is with us in the living room.
but still everyday, multiple times a day the tail goes up, the wings are stretched on her side and she turns around. Then when nothing happens she attacks us and bites really hard. She draws blood!
so I have 3 questions and IM open to suggestions if you have ideas that could help!
1.I found her shredding a book today. New nesting behaviour. She made shredded stripes with it. Im wondering if I should
access to paper as it can be seen as nesting material or if its ok to leave it since she is not building a nest and it occupies her?
2.She has a light over her cage with a special bulb good for birds. Should I remove that during light time?
3. is excessive scratching a hormonal behavior/sign?
As I said open to any suggestions that could help my little horny girl!
thanks!!