Why is my male parakeet so aggressive?

They may fight over food, and will often clash briefly over friends, toys or territory; but all of this is normal in parakeet society. 99\% of the time, these aggressive outbursts are to do with food, personal space or mating.

Why is my male bird attacking the female?

For some reason, some captive males will seem to short circuit and behave like yours. They get overly aggressive and territorial, attack the female and keep her away from the nest box. It’s not known why some do this – it can be the pair is too young. They need to be at least two years old before you let them breed.

What do you do with an aggressive budgie?

Place the cockatiel out of the budgie’s sight by putting a piece of furniture or row of bird toys between the bird cages, or hang a towel on that side. Consider trimming the aggressive budgie’s wing feathers or placing her in a roomy cage where she can’t get at the cockatiel.

How do you tame an aggressive parakeet?

To reinforce good behavior, they should also praise the bird in a happy, upbeat voice while making eye contact. Another exercise is to lay out your bird’s food on a towel in front of the bird and have your family pick at it with their fingers, just like a bird does with its beak.

Why is my bird suddenly aggressive?

The most common causes of aggression in birds are fear or previous traumatic experiences. These can lead to handling problems, bites, and attacks when birds are interacting with their owners and others. A lack of proper socialization may lead a bird to be afraid of humans, other birds, or new experiences.

Why is my male cockatiel nesting?

Why is my Cockatiel (Male) nesting in the box with nesting prior? He is overly protective and limits his exposure outside of the box.

Do male parakeets get along?

Male budgies get along well together; they serenade one another, and usually interact harmoniously. A male and female budgie pair may breed and have chicks, so carefully consider keeping an opposite-sex pair.