senegel parrot

[john]

My bird has started to act really weird,he has started to rip paper up into little pieces and doing a little dance with his head down wings down low and making a strange noise,sounds like a pup crying.I think he is a male but dont know for sure.Does anyone have any ideas? or do both sexes do this.Thanks

[Eurycerus]

That's hormonal behavior and my Senegal does the same thing right now. The noise is so funny. It's the season. Just ignore your little parrot for a minute or two until he calms down. Both sexes exhibit hormonal behavior. I have read that the females stick their butt in the air and males do sort of the opposite so I swear that my little girl is a boy but whatever, it doesn't matter. I continue to call her a girl!

I was told to make sure Nika (my Senegal) got lots of sleep so I put her to bed at 8 or earlier for a minimum of 10 hours of sleep. They should get more full spectrum lighting so I wheel her cage close to the window for sun during the day. Also try to limit touching your parrot in places that stimulate them like wings, bellies, and backs. I have heard conflicting advice regarding food, but I limit protein and sugars to a certain degree, less fruit and nuts. She still exhibits hormonal behavior every day but it is a lot less intense and for a much shorter period of time.

[john]

Thanks for your reply,dont no if mine is a Jack or maybe it should be Jacqueline lol