My lovebird is biting aggressively after laying eggs. What can I do?

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My lovebird has become a biter since she laid her first clutch of four eggs. I let her sit on them for two weeks before removing them and handled her only a little bit because she was protective of her eggs. She is Aggressively biting me now whenever I put my fingers near her and she is in her cage. How do I get her to stop this behavior? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If the eggs are infertile, allow her to sit on them until she loses interest. This could take 3-4 weeks. Taking them out any sooner may cause her to lay more. Most birds are naturally protective of their nests and eggs. Limit her exposure to sunlight. Use a cage cover if necessary. You can make the room her cage is in a few degrees cooler if possible also. Do not rub her beak, back or around her tail for a few weeks. This can mimic mating behavior. When she bites, stop interaction immediately and wait until she settles down. Prise and reward good behavior.

My lovebird is biting aggressively after laying eggs. What can I do?

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