It's difficult to know what to do when a parrot becomes aggressive.Birds are not aggressive out of spite, they are anxious, fearful, or in pain.If your bird has learned that aggression gets people to back off, it will use those behaviors when it wants to be left alone.If this is the case, teach your bird that people can play with toys.By building a trusting relationship with your bird, you can reduce his aggression.
Step 1: Make sure your bird's diet and environment are correct.
There isn't enough room for Amazon parrots to move around comfortably.They enjoy being near the family and need stimulation.If you want your bird to feel safe, place the cage against a wall.Fruits and vegetables are included in your parrot's diet along with seeds and specially-formulated pellets.You can give them nuts as a treat.Make sure there are no loud noises near your parrot's cage.Do not place your parrot in the kitchen because fumes from Teflon coated pots or pans can harm or kill your bird.
Step 2: Feed your parrot some food.
It's important that your parrot eats enough to maintain a constant weight.If your Amazon frequently empties its food and water bowls, try giving it a bit more to drink next time you feed it.Depending on the season, the amount of food a parrot needs may be different.It is not possible to generalize about how much your pet should weigh because Amazon parrots have different average mass.If you want to determine your bird's healthy weight, consult its most recent veterinary records.Ask your vet for the information if you don't have the records on hand.Provide your aggressive parrot with food at all times since there is no way to know how much food it wants.
Step 3: Feed your parrot a variety of food.
Giving your pet bird enough food is not enough.It needs to get food that stimulates its appetite.A variety of food is given to your Amazon parrot.You could give your Amazon parrot fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and seeds.
Step 4: If your parrot's cage is too small, change it.
An Amazon requires a cage of at least 30” X 36” x 48” with space between the bars between it.Your Amazon could feel trapped if the cages are too small.
Step 5: Provide adequate lighting.
If your Amazon parrot is in a dark area, it might start acting aggressive.It's a good idea to have your Amazon in a well-lit area during daylight hours.Since UV rays are important for the health of your bird, position it in the path of the sun so that it can absorb some sun when it wants to.The color temperature of the lighting is 5000-5000 Kelvin.If you don't know what your lighting's color temperature is, use a portable light meter.
Step 6: The bird is happy and ready to be petted.
If your bird is pacing back and forth on the floor of its perch, it is ready for attention.It might want to be picked up or petted if it is standing straight and staring at you.If your parrot clicks its tongue against its beak, it might be ready to be touched or picked up.Reward your bird when it behaves well.If you are close to the cage, you could be giving verbal praise or offering a treat on a wooden spoon.
Step 7: The bird can come to you.
Aggressive parrots might see a movement toward them as an attempt to hurt them.Instead of putting your hand in the parrot's mouth, place it outside of its cage.Allowing your bird to come to you can give it a sense of control, which can reduce stress and instances of aggression.Don't hold the parrot in the cage.It increases the odds of an aggressive incident.Reward the bird for being bold by giving it a treat with a long wooden spoon.This keeps you safe and reinforces the behavior you want.When handling a parrot, always move slowly and in a relaxed way.If you startle it, it could lead to aggression.
Step 8: Socialize your parrot.
Your parrot might act aggressive if you live with other people.There is a central location where your parrot can interact with everyone.This will prevent your Amazon parrot from being over-bonded to just one person in the house, which can lead to aggression towards others.Do not put your parrot's cage in the center of a room or next to a door.Place the cage in the corner of the room.
Step 9: The Amazon parrot should be separated from other birds.
Your Amazon parrot might experience stress if it is housed with another bird.Put your Amazon parrot's cage-mate in a separate cage.This will help protect your other bird from the aggression of the Amazon.
Step 10: Clicker training can be used to teach your bird to be calm.
Clicker training can be used to teach your bird to stop being aggressive.The bird will be rewarded for calm behavior.It should be taught to associate the clicker with a treat.Push the clicker and give a treat on the spoon.After the bird hears the click, start to "click" good behaviors, providing a treat on the spoon.The calmer your bird is, the more treats it will get.You can get a clicker from most pet stores.These are used in dogs and cats.Before you use the clicker, make sure you have your treats ready.The treat should be delivered with a wooden spoon or something similar.It's to protect you from bites.As the bird shows calm behavior, you can close the distance.You may be able to handle the bird without aggression.
Step 11: Train your bird to do tricks.
When your bird is outside, teach it to do tricks.If your Amazon parrot is challenged mentally and physically, it might respond with a positive mood adjustment.You can teach your bird to alight on a perch.Before feeding time, hold a small piece of food or a treat in front of the perch you want it to land on.When the Amazon parrot lands on the perch, give it a snack.When you hold your hand in front of your bird, it will light up the perch.
Step 12: Your pet should be rewarded for good behavior.
Give your Amazon parrot a treat when it's quiet.Dropping the treat in your bird's food dish is possible, or you can offer it by hand.
Step 13: You can let your Amazon out by hand.
Don't open your Amazon's cage and let it go.Place your hand in its cage and wait for it to hop on, then carefully remove it.If you are worried that your aggressive Amazon will bite your hand, wear a falconing glove or other protective handwear.
Step 14: Talk to your bird.
Talking to your Amazon parrot is one of the best ways to build a positive relationship.It's possible to say, "You are such a cute parrot" or "I love you" to your bird.It is possible to read to your bird.Talking to your bird as you make dinner can help it feel closer to you and reduce its likelihood of aggression.When speaking to your bird, always use a warm and kind voice.As if your bird is a small child, speak slowly and clearly.
Step 15: You can play with your parrot.
The parrots love to play outside.If you roll a soft ball toward your bird, it will catch it.You could hide under a blanket and play peek-a-Boo with your bird.If your parrot's demeanor changes, try a variety of games.You don't need to spend a lot of time with your parrot.Different levels of play and interaction are required for every parrot.
Step 16: The parrot should be moved during the day and at night.
The bird's cage should be moved to an isolated place at night.It should be moved back to its normal location in the morning.Leave the Amazon parrot in the night location if it becomes aggressive during the move.Your bird becomes dependent on you when you move the cage this way.This can cause the parrot to treat you less aggressively.If the Amazon is aggressive toward someone else, they should move the cage.
Step 17: Don't pet sensitive areas.
Even a small amount of affection can cause your Amazon parrot to fight.When interacting with your parrot, certain areas should be left alone, including your bird's back, under its wings, and around its tail.
Step 18: Keep a distance from your Amazon parrot.
Bring your head close to your Amazon parrot or sit it on your shoulder.It is possible that your aggressive pet will use this as an opportunity to attack you.
Step 19: Protect your limbs.
An Amazon parrot can be difficult to bite.If you want to avoid being bitten, drape a thick towel over your hand and arm and wear falconer's gloves.You might want to have your Amazon hop something other than on your hand.
Step 20: It is a good idea to mark your bird's aggression on a calendar.
Make a note on the corresponding calendar date of what happened after an aggressive episode.If the aggressive episode is related to hormonal changes, your Amazon parrot will likely repeat its aggressive act at the same time next year.
Step 21: Take a look at past calendar entries.
Once weekly, review entries that occurred 50 or 51 weeks ago, hold onto the calendar even after the year is over.Special handling procedures should be adopted as you approach the one-year anniversary of the aggression.In the week or two prior to the one-year anniversary of a particular act of aggression, use a hand-held perch and wear eyeglasses.
Step 22: Caution is used around Amazons during their breeding cycle.
Aggressive behavior increases during Amazons breeding cycle.During these periods, protect your limbs with gloves or a towel and reduce direct contact with your bird.Don't move too fast to avoid startling your Amazon parrot.Your parrot will start its breeding cycle when it starts biting, screaming, flapping its tail or wings, and/or engaging in territorial behavior.
Step 23: Limit the intake of sugars and starches by your Amazon.
Foods with these ingredients can make your parrot aggressive.Don't feed your Amazon corn, potatoes, peas, or anything made from flour during the breeding cycle.