My parrot has been getting more and more aggressive towards humans so much so, I can’t even touch her anymore because she tries to bite me and quite honestly I am scared…She has also become very screechy and has pecked out a lot of her feathers. The vet says she is not sick but I know there is something wrong because she was such a friendly bird before her aggressive behaviour started - when her brother was still alive. Do you think she could have a psychological problem and if so what can I do?  I hate to see her so miserable.

You don’t give me many details to go by but I have no doubt that your bird’s aggressive behaviour is because she is unhappy. And I’m sure very lonely as well because you mention her condition changed when her brother died.

You see parrots are highly social beings, which means they are happiest when they are with others of their own kind. They are also free spirits and it is not natural for them to be in a cage or in a confined space where they can’t use their wings to soar through the air or forage for food best suited to their needs.
While, no doubt, there are some very contented parrots about, I do think in your case it may be kindest to re-home yours - preferably to a sanctuary where she will have company and a more natural life. If you are interested in further details please contact Michelle at   082 3387948.

In the meantime, do try to enrich your parrot’s environment:

• Supply an appropriate and  varied diet with daily fresh  food and water
• Make sure she is always warm and cozy and never cold or in a draught. (Remember parrots are endemic to a hot  tropical climate)
• Always place her cage in a bright, light place where the hot sun doesn’t beat down on her but where she can breathe fresh clean air.
• Always make sure she has an interesting view from where she can see some kind of action and where she is not threatened by cats or hawks or other predators. 
• Supply plenty of interesting toys and stuff them with her favourite treats.
• Spend time talking to her.
• Make sure she is included when the family is home.
• Keep her cage scrupulously hygienic.