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My GCC has been really cranky lately and I can't figure out why. I'm used to his little occasional nips but lately he has been actively trying to bite me and this is a bird who used to love scratches and interaction. He's only about 11 months old and I've had him about 4 months. I know they tend to be nippy at this age and I know they can also get hormonal. I want to try to interact with him so we don't lose progress in our relationship but I can't even give him a treat without him taking the opportunity to bite my fingers first. I'm wondering if avicalm is safe or effective. I just want to get him to the point where we can interact more often and work from there. I can't think of anything I've changed that would cause his behavior change, so I think he's just having a phase or something. I am taking him to the vet tomorrow mainly for a check up. I think his nails could use a trim and his one nostril seems a little irritated so I want to get that looked at. I'm hoping she'll have some advice for me or maybe she'll see a physical problem that could be bothering him.
So what are your thoughts on avicalm? Is it safe? Should I use it in this situation? Any other ideas about what could be bothering him and what I can do to help? Thanks!
So what are your thoughts on avicalm? Is it safe? Should I use it in this situation? Any other ideas about what could be bothering him and what I can do to help? Thanks!