Behaviors

[Jadesmom]

Jade does this weird thing where she opens up her beak like she's waiting to be feed or like shes yawning. Also, she makes a vibrating growling noise and acts like she's going to bite at times but doesn't actually bite. I'm wondering if anyone has ever seen this. It looks aggressive and I usually put her in her cage when she does it and tell her NO. Any thoughts? I've never seen a bird do this before without ripping some skin off.

 

[parrotqueen]

I'm not exactly sure, but it sounds to me that you're getting the 'warning bite'. Birds that are feeling stressed or hormonal often do something like this. I wouldn't assume that it is an undisirable bhaviour yet, don't punish her for something you only think is bad. I would only respond to her behaviour if she actually does bite you.

Try the link below; it will give you an understanding on some of the odd ways parrots communicate, and what it means.

Communicate with your Bird