Hii .. new Conure owner

KaylaReade · Nov 22, 2017

Hi
I am new to owning any type of bird
On Sunday we was given a green cheeked Conure after being told he was actually a budgie but clearly wasn’t a budgie
Anyway after me researching for hours I finally car across the green cheeked and maroon belied Conure and he defiantly looks more GC

any way I need some help to understand his body language and nosies
His settled very quickly loves to be handled will be hand fed and loves a fuss
But he keeps biting my neck not just a nibble but a full on bite

Can anyone help
Please.

Thank you. X :green2:

Flboy · Nov 22, 2017

Welcome to you! GCC rule! They will run you ragged if you let them be the boss!

itzjbean · Nov 22, 2017

Hello and welcome to you and your new conure!

As a new bird owner you should have:
1. A nice, roomy cage for your new conure
2. 3-4 toys in the cage for him/her to play with, depending on the size of the cage
3. Have him/her on a healthy diet of fresh fruits and veggies and pellets, most parrots love seeds but it's not that great for them.
4. Treats to feed for training
5. Love to give to your new companion!

These guys make excellent pets for families. Birds bite for a number of reasons, and your bird may have leaned that when it bites it get what it wants. It's our job to teach them that it is not acceptable behavior and will take time to train him/her out of it. As well as this one -- Tips for Bonding and Building Trust

Again, welcome to you and your new conure!

GaleriaGila · Nov 22, 2017

I am loving this story. "The Accidental GCC Owner". I'm so happy for both of you!

Pictures, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE????????????????????

LeaKP · Nov 22, 2017

Yes pics of the accidental baby!!!

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Scott · Nov 22, 2017

Welcome to you and your "giant budgie" GCC!!

There are many members with conures who can better guide you to fully understand your new companion. I would suggest restricting his access to your shoulder until completely tame. The potential bite of an angry conure can do serious damage to your face or neck. Shoulder privileges ought be earned. It is of course a highly desirable "perch" to be with you and have a great view.

MonicaMc · Nov 22, 2017

Welcome to the forum!

It sounds like this green cheek was taught to bite. This might make things a little more difficult for you, but it helps to know that birds bite for a reason and the only bite that can't be rewarded is the one that never occurs.

If this means no shoulder time, then no shoulder time!

If you don't want to restrict shoulder time, then maybe try wearing a "birdy necklace" that he could play with instead?

Also, try to figure out why he's biting. Is he bored? Over-stimulated by the environment? Did something startle him? Perhaps he's tired?

By figuring out the why it's occuring and avoiding situations you know will result in a bite, you can better help to prevent bites from occuring, thus teaching your conure that he doesn't need to bite in order to communicate with you.

clark_conure · Nov 23, 2017

I just posted this in another thread.

Same advice I always give, IF THE BIRD IS ALREADY BONDED TO YOU.

If he bites, Say "NO" and put him on the floor about 10ft away, or someplace he doesn't like, but can walk away from. Not a playstand and not his cage. Then go back to where you were.

Make him walk back to you. This imprints on him that he is being shunned for his bad behavior and gives him a moment to calm down and to think about why he is on the floor. When he comes back he will generally be a lot sweeter.

Might take a few tries before he has it figured out, but he will. I disagree with grabbing the beak or the earthquake method, that will most likely excite the bird and might fuel more of the bad behavior. While being separated teaches that a bite means being kicked out of the flock. At least for about a minute or two....

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