Danigrrl39
New member
- Aug 24, 2016
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- Parrots
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Momma to Mochi- Cinnamon Green Cheeked Conure. Hatched 4/18/16
And the new baby, Romeo- Hahn's Macaw. Hatched 4/26/18
Hi All,
I'm Danni, just became a mom to a 4 month old Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure named Mochi. He's like a velociraptor with the attitude of a toddler. I let him out to play and hang with me over coffee and breakfast and any other time im not occupied with schoolwork. He gets seriously jealous though if im trying to read on my phone
We're becoming besties. He'll jump up on my shoulder and hang upside down from my glasses lol. He'll fluff himself up and revert to his hatchling days and fall asleep under my chin. He will try to nip, but what I've learned from experience, as much as you want to yell, and reprimand, you cannot react If they bite, try not to make a sound. They think it's great fun they're getting a reaction even if it's negative, just close up your hand so they can't get a grip and calmly put them back for a timeout. Do not entertain it.
I've had him 2 days so far, and he has seriously bonded to me already. I'm lucky I' m on vacation from work so I have plenty of time to learn his quirks, and he can be put on a good schedule. He has learned quick that when the light goes out, its night night time. So far, he has learned to kiss and will step up on command. I'm surprised at what a little sponge he is. I also learned he has an affinity for disturbed and fergie Little guy is so stinking cute. I have fostered several larger parrots before, I've had everything from parakeets to Macaws with serious issues. I have some really good bird bread recipes, and I'm glad I found this forum. Sorry, I totally gushed, I'm in love with this little guy.
I'm Danni, just became a mom to a 4 month old Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure named Mochi. He's like a velociraptor with the attitude of a toddler. I let him out to play and hang with me over coffee and breakfast and any other time im not occupied with schoolwork. He gets seriously jealous though if im trying to read on my phone
We're becoming besties. He'll jump up on my shoulder and hang upside down from my glasses lol. He'll fluff himself up and revert to his hatchling days and fall asleep under my chin. He will try to nip, but what I've learned from experience, as much as you want to yell, and reprimand, you cannot react If they bite, try not to make a sound. They think it's great fun they're getting a reaction even if it's negative, just close up your hand so they can't get a grip and calmly put them back for a timeout. Do not entertain it.
I've had him 2 days so far, and he has seriously bonded to me already. I'm lucky I' m on vacation from work so I have plenty of time to learn his quirks, and he can be put on a good schedule. He has learned quick that when the light goes out, its night night time. So far, he has learned to kiss and will step up on command. I'm surprised at what a little sponge he is. I also learned he has an affinity for disturbed and fergie Little guy is so stinking cute. I have fostered several larger parrots before, I've had everything from parakeets to Macaws with serious issues. I have some really good bird bread recipes, and I'm glad I found this forum. Sorry, I totally gushed, I'm in love with this little guy.