Young lovebird aggro from 0-100 really quick

[Schubird]

Hey Ya'll

I have a fairly young (3-4 months) lovebird I bought at a small petshop. He was handraised and very sweet for my first month with him until 3 days ago.

He likes beaking on finger tips but usually he's light enough that it doesnt bother me, but I do stop him if he starts biting too hard. The last 3 days he completely transformed; started biting a lot harder, and no longer lets me hold and scritch him. He seems to go out of his way to inflict pain.

I have tried time outs in a travel cage, firmly saying no when he bites, and not allowing him to climb onto my shoulder.

He used to fall asleep when I scritched him, not he lets out a loud yell and lunges at my hand.

He has a nice cage with a lot of toys (no mirrors) and plenty of food. Despite his aggression he still yells at me to let him out so he can perch on my shoulder. Any ideas? Suggestions?


Edit: I should also mention he has been very aggressive with his toys lately as well

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

Hello and welcome to the forum I don't know much about Lovies but at his/her young age I believe he/she is starting to "press the issue" so to speak,with what he/she can get away with. This is the time to set boundries and let him know what is exceptable and what is not. I'm sure other lovie parronts can help you out with any questions you may have.


Jim

 

[Laurasea]

Hello.
Sometimes something happens from the parrot point of view, and they develope a fear of hsnds.

It's happened to me and my GCC. I had to do a lot of feeding bribe foods, taking it real slow. Watching her mood changes.

And one time I moved her cage, s d changed some things. Bam angrey bird. Has anything changed at your place?

 

[Schubird]

Hey all, thanks for the thoughts, not much has changed in the house, though 1 a week ago I know he got his foot stuck in some gloves I was wearing, maybe that may have started a fear of hands.... hmm

 

[Nightguest]

Out of curiosity, is it just fingers that he attacks or more than just that, and when he bites is it like a pin going through your skin, or is it a chomp bite?

 

[birdy.929]

I also have experience of an aggressive lovebird, and the best thing to do is take it slow. Lovies like to think they are the king of the house, but you need to make sure you show them otherwise. I think you should slow down and take it back. Talking softly or feeding him through the bars of his cage can help him feel more calm. Getting him to trust you is important. Also, ignoring his bites can discourage him from biting again. With the fear of hands, its important to use slow movements and try to seem as least intimidating as possible. Lastly, things like this can take time, and you need to be patient.