Parrot Biting

Question
I have a 17 week old blue front amazon in which was starting to ween on mixed food and hand feeding. I had to go away for 3 days and now that I have him back he is constantly biting. Just wanted to know what to do or is this a like teething thing he might be going thru. I put my hand up to get him on my hand and goes for the fingereven sometimes when I give him the whole hand.
Thanks
Steve

Answer
Hi Steve,

Here are some articles that should help you get started. But you might also want to consider hiring a parrot behavioral consultant to help.

http://www.companionparrot.com/agression-and-biting.htm

http://www.companionparrot.com/FORMgallery.htm (the Beak Book by Sally Blanchard is an excellent resource. You can also buy it cheaper if you go to www.amazon.com)

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww5eii.htm

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww4e.htm

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww55eii.htm

I hope this helps. Good Luck with working with him.

-Maggie