We have people reach out to us frequently regarding problem behaviors like aggression, excessive screaming, and feather destructive behaviors. We have put together this list of science and evidence based resources to help people work through these problems in a kind and effective way, and hope to help anyone who has adopted a bird from us that has been having behavior problems, as well as anyone who came across our page looking to relinquish a bird because of behavioral issues.
Screaming Behaviors
Stop Your Parrot Screaming for Attention by Barbara Heidenreich
Solutions for Screaming Parrots by Pamela Clark
How to Stop Your Parrot From Screaming When You Leave the Room Podcast by Hillary Hankey
Aggression and Biting Behaviors
Respecting the Bite by Barbara Heidenreich
Is Your Parrot Aggressive? Podcast by Avian Behavior International
Easiest Behavior Fixes Ever by Pamela Clark
Avoiding Aggression with Start Buttons by Pamela Clark
Remember to Say “Thank You” by Pamela Clark
Parrot Excitement that Turns to Aggression by Barbara Heidenreich
Pair Bonding and Hormonal Behavior
Companion Parrots and Reproductive Hormones by Pamela Clark
Avoid the Pair Bond by Pamela Clark
The Inconvenient Truth About Cockatoos by Pamela Clark
Sleep Needs in Parrots by Pamela Clark
Solutions for Parrot Behavior Problems Related to Hormones by Barbara Heidenreich
Feather Destructive Behaviors
Feather Destructive Behavior in Companion Parrots (Part 1) by Pamela Clark
Feather Destructive Behavior in Companion Parrots (Part 2) by Pamela Clark
Success Story: A Case of Feather Damaging Behavior by Pamela Clark
Liberty and Control as Risk Factors for Feather Damaging Behavior by Pamela Clark
Feather Destructive Behavior Podcast by Barbara Heidenreich and Robin Shewokis
Training
Teaching Your Parrot to Target by Pamela Clark
Teaching Your Parrot to Station by Pamela Clark
Training a Scared or Aggressive Parrot to Step Up by Barbara Heidenreich
The Basics of Parrot Training by Barbara Heidenreich
Training Rescued and Re-Homed Parrots by Barbara Heidenreich
Enrichment
Captive Foraging by Dr. Scott Echols
Using Foraging to Get Good Behavior by Barbara Heidenreich
Parrot Enrichment Made Easy by Pamela Clark
Encouraging Natural Behaviors in Captive Parrots by Pamela Clark
General Parrot Care
The Basics of Companion Parrot Care
Common Dangers to Companion Parrots
Ensuring the Safety of Your Flighted Parrot by Pamela Clark
Strategies to Utilize When Your Flighted Parrot Escapes by Barbara Heidenreich
Ethical, Moral, and Spiritual Considerations of Companion Parrot Care by Pamela Clark
How to Be an Ambassador for Trust Podcast by Hillary Hankey
The A-Z Guide to Bird Proofing Your Home by Pamela Clark
Adopting and Living With Previously Owned Parrots (Part 1) by Pamela Clark
Adopting and Living With Previously Owned Parrots (Part 2) by Pamela Clark