Hi!
So I have a new sun conure that I have had about 3 weeks now. I brought him from Petco so I don't think he was social or hand trained. He is my first bird. He has a large habitat and I feed him Royal Milling small hooked bill cuisine ( which is a mix of seeds and pellets).
Here is my problem he will not come to me at all. In fact every time I go up to his cage to just show him my hands he lunges at me and hisses or just acts as if he wants to bite me. I leave his cage open all day but he never comes out. He is in the living room with us so I know he know us. Yesterday when I was at a local bird store picking up food and treats the owner suggested i just go in and grab him and hold hime against me. So i did that with a small towel and picked him up held him and rubbed his head for the last 2 days (while wrapped in the towel). Of course he was hesitant but eventually he calmed down. I am starting to think this may not be a good idea. But i have tried treats (veggies, fresh and dried fruits and nuts oh and millet) but still nothing. Can you help Please?
So I have a new sun conure that I have had about 3 weeks now. I brought him from Petco so I don't think he was social or hand trained. He is my first bird. He has a large habitat and I feed him Royal Milling small hooked bill cuisine ( which is a mix of seeds and pellets).
Here is my problem he will not come to me at all. In fact every time I go up to his cage to just show him my hands he lunges at me and hisses or just acts as if he wants to bite me. I leave his cage open all day but he never comes out. He is in the living room with us so I know he know us. Yesterday when I was at a local bird store picking up food and treats the owner suggested i just go in and grab him and hold hime against me. So i did that with a small towel and picked him up held him and rubbed his head for the last 2 days (while wrapped in the towel). Of course he was hesitant but eventually he calmed down. I am starting to think this may not be a good idea. But i have tried treats (veggies, fresh and dried fruits and nuts oh and millet) but still nothing. Can you help Please?