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A lonely, bored pet bird may start doing what?

Pulling out its own feathers, biting or screaming.

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Why: Merck says birds are social and get lonely. Without enough attention and activity they can start biting, screaming or pulling out their feathers. Boredom is a big reason.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck suggests hiding small pieces of food around the cage so the bird can search for them.

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Answer: Pulling out its own feathers. Merck says birds are social and get lonely. Without enough attention and activity they can start biting, screaming or pulling out their feathers. Boredom is a big reason.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Behavior of Pet Birds www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/behavior-of-pet-birds
    they can develop behavior problems like biting, screaming, or pulling out their feathers. Boredom is a big reason
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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