The musk bird is a pet that likes to socialize and interact with humans. However, you may need to train your musk not to bite. There are several factors that make a musk bird bite. If he bites often, try to observe and evaluate the behavior of the bird. After that, determine the right method to solve this problem.
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Method 1 of 2: Dealing with Bird Biting Habits
Step 1. Record when the musk bird bites
The first step to tackling this problem is to record the time the bird bites. The musk bird bites for several reasons. How to overcome this bad habit will depend on the root of the problem. First, find out what causes birds to bite.
- Record every time a bird bites you. Also note the circumstances that encourage the bird to bite. Is he being petted? Is he in the cage or outside? Do birds bite when fed or snacked on? Take note of these factors in detail so that you can deal with this problem properly.
- Observe the bird's patterns and habits when it bites. If birds often bite when they hear noises or are touched by strangers, they may be biting out of anxiety. If a bird bites when it is out of the cage for too long at night, it may bite because it is tired and wants to be put in the cage.
Step 2. Ignore the musk bird when it bites
Usually, muskbirds bite because they are pushed by humans. When given attention, whether in the form of a reprimand, a bored or frustrated muskrat will actually see it as a positive thing. When the bird bites, ignore the bad behavior instead of reprimanding it. Do not react when the bird bites. Eventually, the bird will realize it's not getting the attention it wants and stop biting.
Step 3. Keep the bird's feeding and sleeping schedule regular
The musk may bite because it is not happy with its feeding and sleeping schedule. Therefore, keep the bird's feeding and sleeping schedule regular. Make sure the bird gets a variety of food intake. In addition, make sure the birds are fed regularly. Let the musk go to bed at the same time each day.
- Bird seeds and pellets commonly purchased at pet stores should be made into the musk bird's staple diet. However, if given the same feed every day, birds will get bored. Make bird feed more varied by adding sprouts, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Take note of the time the musk usually sleeps. Make every effort to give him space when it's bedtime. The musk will get frustrated and bite if touched when it is sleepy. Understand that birds need to get enough sleep to stay healthy and happy.
Step 4. Caress and gently touch the musk bird
One of the factors that can encourage birds to bite is a feeling of restlessness. Usually, birds will become restless when held the wrong way. Be careful when petting the musk so that it doesn't get stressed.
- Let the bird come to you. Don't hold him, but give him the option to perch on your hand or finger.
- Do not constantly follow the musk. The bird will think that you are chasing it. In the musk's natural habitat, predators hunt birds in this way. You certainly don't want your musk to think of you as a predator. Therefore, let the bird fly to another room by itself.
- Talk to the musk gently and then give him treats and toys. By doing this, the bird will remain relaxed. In addition, birds will also be closer to you. If you have recently purchased a musk, give it a few weeks to adapt before starting to interact with it.
Step 5. Give him a toy
In their natural habitat, muskbirds spend their time doing certain activities. Stimulating your muskrat with toys is very important to keep it healthy and stress-free. If the bird is bored, it may bite to get your attention.
- A toy that can be torn off, such as cardboard or newspaper, is a good option. The musk likes to look for objects in the wild to make a nest, so he will have a lot of fun tearing the paper.
- Visit the nearest pet store and find the right toy for your musk. Most muskrats like puzzle toys that can be used to hide treats. The musk will be entertained as it tries to solve the puzzles in order to earn rewards. This toy is a good option if you often leave the house for long periods of time each day.
- Invite the musk bird to play. The musk bird requires sufficient attention from its owner. Set aside time to play with him, especially if the bird lives alone. Keep more than one musk if you are too busy to play with it every day.
Step 6. Help the musk bird's transition
Have you recently remodeled your house? Have you recently moved house? Are there new people or pets in the house? Is there noise outside the house? These changes can make the musk agitated and eventually bite. If there are significant changes in their environment, give the musk bird some room to adapt. Don't touch the bird too often. Make sure you eat and drink enough. If outside noise is bothering your musk, buy a device that can muffle the sound.
Method 2 of 2: Preventing Encouraging Bird Biting Behavior
Step 1. Don't jerk the bird
Jerking the musk bird will actually make things worse. When jerked, the musk will actually become excited so that it will repeat its bad behavior. Jerking can also stress the bird so it will bite out of fear and anxiety. Do not jerk the musk bird when it bites. Remember, you have to stay calm.
Step 2. Don't punish him
Punishment will make the musk even more restless. Punishment can also make the muskrat restless and damage your relationship with it. Don't punish your musk if you want to train it to stop biting.
- Do not spray the musk when it bites. This will make the bird perceive you as a threat.
- Don't keep the musk in its cage as a threat. The musk bird considers its cage a safe and comfortable place. If a bird is caged while it bites, it will think that its bad behavior will be rewarded or that it will view its cage as a bad place. Eventually, the musk will be difficult to put in a cage once it is left outside.
Step 3. Don't distract him with treats or toys
Most people respond to a musk bite by giving him a treat or a toy. However, the musk bird will instead consider this as a reward for his bad deed. This will cause the musk to bite more often.
Tips
- Small children, strangers, or guests may be bitten because the musk is curious. Before letting a guest hold the musk bird, first introduce the bird to the guest. Also let them know that the musk is safe to handle.
- Birds will respond when disturbed. Birds will move away, squint, or flatten their feathers. Most bird owners usually ignore this response so the bird bites. Don't forget to observe the musk bird's body language.
- When meeting a musk for the first time, it may bite because it perceives you as a stranger.
