From Karen, Milaa Milaa, QLD
Behavioural problems are very common in lorikeets. Try not to make diagnoses yourself (like separation anxiety) nor to get them online as this may make things worse.
The problem could be anything from hormonal issues to simple boredom. Most birds tend to breed (i.e. get a surge of hormones) around or after the Winter equinox – 22nd June this year. Self mutilation can also be caused by boredom – i.e. having little to occupy their beaks.
So, try to offer her lots of grevillea flowers, gum tree flowers, banksia flowers, even sasanqua camellia flowers. Some fresh gum tree branches used as perches can provide hours of happy chewing too. Some lorikeets will also eat leftover chop bones or chicken bones. Maybe research AT AN EXPERT SITE which are the best foods for lorikeets. Please remember many pet birds are killed each year by people using silly and dangerous advice found on chatrooms or forums. Advice from fellow travellers may kill your poor bird.
You might also construct a home gym for Lorikeet gymnastics as well. Try to get a different lorikeet food as well as a supplement.
Good luck,
Don