I apologize if this information is somewhere else, but while I can find plenty of information on what the right species of bird is, I can't seem to find much on picking the actual bird itself. How do you know if the bird is 'the one'? What behaviors are good signs and what are bad signs?
Here is why I am so confused. I know I want a Green Cheek Conure. I went to an excellent bird store the other day and was able to handle some babies. One GCC stood out to me because it raced right up to my shoulder and started preening my hair. But it also bit hard and broke skin a few times. While I now have a good understanding of just how hard those little birds can bite when they want to, I am confused about selection. I know preening is a good sign, but biting isn't , so a few guiding suggestions would be nice.
I would love to hear stores about how you picked your bird. Or rather, how your bird picked you.
Here is why I am so confused. I know I want a Green Cheek Conure. I went to an excellent bird store the other day and was able to handle some babies. One GCC stood out to me because it raced right up to my shoulder and started preening my hair. But it also bit hard and broke skin a few times. While I now have a good understanding of just how hard those little birds can bite when they want to, I am confused about selection. I know preening is a good sign, but biting isn't , so a few guiding suggestions would be nice.
I would love to hear stores about how you picked your bird. Or rather, how your bird picked you.
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