Video Is it an obsession?

[LoveBird<3]

Here's my Birdie, chewing on cardboard. I've noticed that it does this a lot, and it does some sort of strange behavior. I think other people's birds do this too, but I want to know if I should take the cardboard away. Any thoughts?

Note: There's sound in the video, but it's not necessary. Just random music.

 

[MyAussieFriends]

I think thats normal lovebird behavior

 

[JLcribber]

No I think they call it fashion.

 

[Mizzely]

Totally normal lovebird behavior. If Birdie ends up being female and it creates egg laying complications, then yes I would remove it. Otherwise, no. Let him/her have it and enjoy a very natural thing. Allowing natural behaviors is very good for them!

 

[Monica]

That's nesting behavior, and yes, pretty normal! Some say that you can sex a peachface lovebird by how well it tucks material into their rump feathers! Females are better at it than males are!

Saying that, it's not a 100% fool-proof method. Some hens are lousy at tucking in material and some males are great at it!


I agree with Shawna about whether or not to allow it!

 

[petiteoiseau]

It's normal and, if the bird is not hormonal all the time (which is bad for them), it's OK to allow it.