rio still skittish

riosmama

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well rio is still skittish. I have tried to put my hands in his cage. he will take seeds from me. but he still wont let me touch him. I am trying to be so patient but I just my little rio not to be scared of me. any suggestions? he is only 8 months old. not sure how long this process takes but any advice would be appreciated. :green:
 

Skye

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Jenday Conure (Lola)
Hi riosmom! I just recently got my conure a few weeks ago and he is the same age as your little guy. Pierre is still very skittish too, even three weeks later. I don't have much experience but from what I've been told some birds just take a little longer to warm up to you, especially since they love so long, so 8 months is still considered a baby. I've been trying to handle Pierre as much as I can and he is fine once I get him out of the cage (which is always a battle in itself), but when he is in his cage he gets snappy and territorial.
 

MonicaMc

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Mitred Conure - Charlie 1994;
Cockatiel - Casey 2001;
Wild Caught ARN - Sylphie 2013
You've only had him a month. Although Charlie warmed up to me "instantly" (once I got him home, but not before that), it took Jayde a few months to calm down. She was a nervous preener/scratcher and couldn't hold still at first.

Have you tried something like millet to train him with?


Living With Parrots Cage Free: Bucky and Strider - Millet Eating Fiends!
 

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