Weird GC Conure behavior. Please help!

Bellahill

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Hi Everyone, I have an 8 week old GC who is usually very sweet. We spend a lot of time with her and she receives tons of affection and attention. However, she can be ridiculously moody and sometimes she will seem to have these little "attacks" by herself in her cage by screeching a little (not a lot) and sort of allow herself to fall down on her side and almost contort her body and end up on her back sometimes and usually chews on her foot or grabs her face with her foot. She seems agitated when she does this. This isn't limited to the cage. I'm concerned because I can't find any info on this behavior anywhere. Is she just being a moody weird conure or has anyone had experience with this? I hate to drop 250 on a vet visit when she's eating well, generally very playful, happy and well adjusted otherwise. Also, she's going through a definite biting phase. Not nippy. I haven't figured out how to deal with this. Saying No in a firm voice and giving her the evil eye doesn't work. Any advice other than just wait it out???? I could use the help. She's my first conure. :confused:
 

Spiritbird

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8 weeks is very young for a parrot. They are usually still not weined at that age. All new parrots should be taken to an avain vet for a first time check up even if there are no issues that concern you. It should not cost you $250.

Welcome to our forum and I hope you stay is fun. We have lots of conure people here that may be able to help you more.
 
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greycloud

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I see you have posted several times! Your GCC is having siezures! You need to see an avain vet ASAP!
 

Aussie Ben

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Welcome to the forum. From your description, the beaviour is definately cause for concern. I think the advice you have been given to see the Vet is good advice and should be acted on promptly.
 

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