Reconstruct the moment before the bite
Record who approached, whether the hand entered the cage, what was moved, and the bird's posture or sound.
- Person
- Inside or outside the cage
- Requested action
- Posture and sound
Do not punish or react dramatically
Place the bird down safely and end contact. Next time, stop one step before the warning signal. Offer a perch or choice near guarded spaces.
Repeat short successes
Break the goal into a comfortable distance, eating near the hand, and one foot up. End while the bird is still relaxed.
Check health after a sudden behavior change
If a normally social bird suddenly bites and food, activity, droppings, or breathing also change, contact an avian clinic.