My crazy crazy crazy bird.
Hey everyone! I have a question!

My bird (Alex) is almost 7. I'm starting to refer to him as Jeckall and Hyde because he's been so moody lately! Normally he's a total sweetheart, singing and being so incredibly well behaved.

Then he suddenly changes personalities and turns into this viscious, horny, attack bird who dive bombs you if you enter the kitchen inappropriately (ie, not running and crouching near the floor). He goes through periods like this which last up to 2 months. He has runny droppings, drinks an incredible amount of water, hides in small dark places and tries to bite your feet if you come anywhere near his little hiding spot (which is behind this green crate so you can see him perfectly so it's not like he's hiding). He also masturbates A LOT... it's funny when my friends come over... "what's your bird ---... oh god, I didn't know birds did that".

In a month and a half he'll be fine again. The vet can't find an explanation for his running droppings (he's a healthy little turd). They're only runny when he's acting like this.

Is it mating season? And does mating season happen more than once a year? He does this 2-3 times a year.

My mom doesn't know if he's acting like that because he's not feeling well, or if there's something up with his hormones, or whatever.

And we're 100% sure he's a male.

The rest of the time he wants to be with me or my mom and sings to us, is perfectly happy being left ontop of the piano by himself singing to the piano lamp (it's shiny and reflective!) for hours at a time and has perfect, normal droppings... Now he's agitated and I think he's anxious too, but I'm not sure.

Thanks for your input!