Things You'll Need
- Toys
- Disinfectant
- Bandages
Instructions
Tell your bird to let go in a relatively quiet voice. You might feel like shouting or even screaming, but this is not going to help. A squeak of pain might, depending on how well the bird understands humans, but don̵7;t overdo it.
Move toward something he̵7;s used to climbing on, such as his cage or familiar furniture. If you̵7;re lucky, he might release you and climb onto the furniture at this point.
Pick up a toy or treat with a free hand and wave it around to distract him.
Push the body part he̵7;s gripping toward him. This forces his head into an uncomfortable position and he̵7;ll probably let go.
Pull open his beak with your free hand if he̵7;s still biting. As a last resort, pull him off, using both hands if possible. Recruit a family member to help if he̵7;s a strong bird.
Return the bird to his cage and leave him to calm down for a while.
Disinfect and dress any resulting scrapes. Bird beaks may carry a multitude of germs, some of which can cause infection.