Parakeet female

The Parakeet female is rarely aggressive. It is indeed a bird of a calm and jovial nature. That’s why, when it happens to him, there is a particular reason. And to calm her down, you have to determine her.

Why is your bird suddenly becoming aggressive? Why does he bite? Why is he whistling? Discover all the reasons that can make a female parakeet aggressive, and find out how to manage this aggression.

Why are female budgies aggressive?

There are several reasons why your female parakeet may be aggressive. And this, whether towards you or towards other birds.

possessiveness

A female parakeet can become aggressive when she defends something she thinks belongs to her. If another bird were to eat, for example, at the feeding point that it usually uses, it could prick its feathers or its head in order to prevent it.

And it can also relate to where you put it. If she feels another parakeet is invading her personal space, she may fight tooth and nail until the intruder is chased away.

Parakeet breeding season

The female parakeet can be particularly aggressive during the breeding season – just like the male. Indeed, when building the nest, she is both possessive and protective. If she considers an individual, be it another bird or a human being, to be a threat, she will naturally bare her claws.

As a warning, she will usually emit a kind of hissing sound that means “you better keep your distance”. And if despite everything, the intruder persists, she could start biting.

Incompatibility

It can also happen that the birds simply do not get along with each other. And it’s not uncommon by the way, especially when they’re many in the aviary. Some parakeets have a naturally dominant character. And they can victimize others, especially if they are newcomers.

How to deal with an aggressive female parakeet?

It all depends on the reason that pushes her to be aggressive, and on the individual to whom this aggressiveness is directed.

Aggressive female parakeet with another parakeet(female parakeet vs male)

And the parakeet is aggressive with another inhabitant of the aviary, try to understand why she harbors grievances against this one. If it’s because he eats and drinks in the same food point as her, add more. Or install a bigger one, because it means that the power points are not enough.

If it’s out of jealousy towards a newcomer, note that some animosity is normal, at least at the very beginning. Because her habits have changed and it is possible that the attention you give to the other makes her jealous. So give it time to get used to it. And in the meantime, give attention to both of them.

If despite all the precautions taken, the aggressiveness persists, the best thing to do is to separate the birds into different aviaries. And this, especially if your parakeet is more and more violent towards the other bird.

Aggressive female parakeet with a human

The aggressiveness of a female parakeet towards a human often manifests itself in a tendency to bite. She bites, for example, when you put your hand in the aviary, for whatever reason. She may also bite when you try to pick her up.

For what? First, biting is not necessarily a sign of aggression. In other words, if your parakeet bites you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that she doesn’t like you, or that she sees you as a threat. In reality, the bite is part of the para-verbal communication of this animal. It is therefore possible that she bites you because she is trying to make you understand something.

Once you identify this need and satisfy it, this display of frustration will stop. On the other hand, if this is not the case, there is no point in yelling at him. This bird is incapable of grasping recriminations, let alone punishments. On the other hand, he understands the reward system very well. Also, you can use it to discourage biting.