Yeah if you don't give them enough attention they will do that. Thanks man I will probably need it. I may have to carry him fishing with me on the boat.I have known two that have owned them, One pulled all it's feathers out, and they let him walk on the floor for exercise. The other would scream in a loud whistle, load enough to hurt your ears. Best of luck with yours..Someone on here had a hell of a deal on a big cage, not long ago.