faisalalam
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- Jul 1, 2012
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Hi folks, This is my first post.
Long story short, I discovered a jenday conure in my complex; after no success trying to find its owner, I decided to keep him/her, because he/she was very sweet (in the beginning).
His name is Sammy Davis Jr, because he bobs his head up and down. Here's whats going on:
1) He NEVER leaves my shoulder; hates to be picked up.
2) Hates his cage & screams whenever I leave the room.
3) His screaming has gotten worse now. When he's on my shoulder and I'm taking care of my sick dog, he screaches (jealousy I'm assuming).
Its only been a month now and I don't know what to do.
Have tried training him to step up to no avail. Got him a nice cage with lots of perches and toys. He doesn't play with any of his toys and only goes inside his cage (reluctantly) when its time to go to bed.
I've read all sorts of forums and got many books, but haven't been able to figure out how to "tame" him.
He's quiet and sweet most of the day, but again NEVER wants to leave my shoulders. When he gets down to eat, if he doesn't see me for a minute, he screams and yells. I've tried ignoring him and treating him when he's quiet.
He does this funny dance with his neck up when he's quiet and I come to get him. He doesn't like my fingers, so I have to bend over and he comes onto my shoulder.
I'm home most of the day and I think he's gotten so used to being with me and my shoulder that he's "training me" now.
Its only been a month, but he's absolutely driving me crazy now, and is getting more aggressive also.
HELP!! Any suggestions? Light therapy? Bird trainer? He also HATES vegetables, although will eat grapes and apples.
He started on Zupreme Colored Pellets, and I'm trying to switch him to Harrisons.
The vet checked him out and he's fine. No idea how old he is or his gender.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
-Faisal
Long story short, I discovered a jenday conure in my complex; after no success trying to find its owner, I decided to keep him/her, because he/she was very sweet (in the beginning).
His name is Sammy Davis Jr, because he bobs his head up and down. Here's whats going on:
1) He NEVER leaves my shoulder; hates to be picked up.
2) Hates his cage & screams whenever I leave the room.
3) His screaming has gotten worse now. When he's on my shoulder and I'm taking care of my sick dog, he screaches (jealousy I'm assuming).
Its only been a month now and I don't know what to do.
Have tried training him to step up to no avail. Got him a nice cage with lots of perches and toys. He doesn't play with any of his toys and only goes inside his cage (reluctantly) when its time to go to bed.
I've read all sorts of forums and got many books, but haven't been able to figure out how to "tame" him.
He's quiet and sweet most of the day, but again NEVER wants to leave my shoulders. When he gets down to eat, if he doesn't see me for a minute, he screams and yells. I've tried ignoring him and treating him when he's quiet.
He does this funny dance with his neck up when he's quiet and I come to get him. He doesn't like my fingers, so I have to bend over and he comes onto my shoulder.
I'm home most of the day and I think he's gotten so used to being with me and my shoulder that he's "training me" now.
Its only been a month, but he's absolutely driving me crazy now, and is getting more aggressive also.
HELP!! Any suggestions? Light therapy? Bird trainer? He also HATES vegetables, although will eat grapes and apples.
He started on Zupreme Colored Pellets, and I'm trying to switch him to Harrisons.
The vet checked him out and he's fine. No idea how old he is or his gender.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
-Faisal