I got a conure 4 weeks ago.
He is very active and healthy, under 5 months old.
He comes to me if he sees that I have something food-related. He will eat treats (millet or fruit) from my hand, beyond that he is wary. He has stepped onto my hand twice and he was off just as fast.
I'd like to be able to work with him, but I know it takes time and patience.
I spend everyday with him. I am with him for most of the day, only taking breaks for necessities and chores. I talk to him and sing and read to him. He cocks his head like he is interested, and he gets excited and chirps a lot. He's been making new sounds lately.
Every morning he gets fresh food and water (along with veggies and fruits). I talk to him and let him out. I open his cage to allow him out and he goes in and out as needed. He is only locked in his cage when I cannot supervise and when it is bedtime.
He has lots of toys and he plays with everything. He recently learned basketball. Every time he made a basket, I praised and gave a treat.
I am proud and I feel like this is great progress. But what can I do to work with him further?
How can I encourage him to step up?
I can be vary patient but I would like to know if I am going about this the right way.
He is very active and healthy, under 5 months old.
He comes to me if he sees that I have something food-related. He will eat treats (millet or fruit) from my hand, beyond that he is wary. He has stepped onto my hand twice and he was off just as fast.
I'd like to be able to work with him, but I know it takes time and patience.
I spend everyday with him. I am with him for most of the day, only taking breaks for necessities and chores. I talk to him and sing and read to him. He cocks his head like he is interested, and he gets excited and chirps a lot. He's been making new sounds lately.
Every morning he gets fresh food and water (along with veggies and fruits). I talk to him and let him out. I open his cage to allow him out and he goes in and out as needed. He is only locked in his cage when I cannot supervise and when it is bedtime.
He has lots of toys and he plays with everything. He recently learned basketball. Every time he made a basket, I praised and gave a treat.
I am proud and I feel like this is great progress. But what can I do to work with him further?
How can I encourage him to step up?
I can be vary patient but I would like to know if I am going about this the right way.
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