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Aggressive Male

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:27 am
by JEZ Parrots
Hi, someone just asked me for advice as their 10year old male seems to be hormonal and he won't calm down. The poor guy isn't tame, but terribly moody of late and pacing like crazy. Is there any way to help him relax? Thanks

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:54 am
by JEZ Parrots
molossus wrote:the joys of keeping livestock.
:) Thought so too, thanks.

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:54 pm
by sanjays mummi
Just a thought. Is his cage big enough?, Sanjay paced when he outgrew his previous cages

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:10 pm
by JEZ Parrots
sanjays mummi wrote:Just a thought. Is his cage big enough?, Sanjay paced when he outgrew his previous cages
I believe it is (but don't know these people that well). They have him in the same cage for a couple of years now and this behaviour only happens during breeding season. I was wondering, would a new toy help distract him, so that he doesn't get so worked up?

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:54 am
by MissK
I would advise to increase all types of enrichment, and don't forget soft wood for making toothpicks. If they can let him out for some safe flight, that would be a kindness. Give them some perspective and tell them how my Rocky fed everything in his cage for six months, I wish it had been pacing. Pacing, I think, would have been easier!!!!! Also, Mattie Sue Athan suggests that increased bathing will take up some spare energy.

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:25 pm
by JEZ Parrots
Thanks, MissK. Wish I'd remembered bathing as one of their favourite activities! I'll bring your advice to their attention.

Re: Aggressive Male

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:37 pm
by ellieelectrons
I think he needs to forage for 90% - 100% of his food. You will find more information about foraging here:
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... 01&p=69400
http://www.indianringneck.com/forum/vie ... =4&t=13466
http://www.parrotenrichment.com/ - this site has some free ebooks to download

and as MissK suggested, it would definitely do him good to be able to fly around outside of his cage. They can also change up his cage, move his perches around, change his toys up.

Ellie.