angry bird

[djdancer]

I'm not new to this forum and others advice has helped significantly in the past. I have 3 conures (a Jenday, Sun and Greencheek). The Jenday was inherited from my mom when she passed. He hated my mothers husband and would attack him constantly. He also wasn't fond of anyone else (including me) except for my daughter. That's why she inherited him. I took him and and give him all of his care. Since coming to us almost 3 years ago he's a different bird. He doesn't attack anyone who comes into our home and gets along very well with the other two birds. Almost too well. The problem that I am having is he absolutely hates my husband and attacks him every chance he gets. He draws blood and leaves big bruises. We tried to have my husband give him treats and even back away from the cage when the bird doesn't want him near it. Which is always. He attacks his toys and does the dance if my husband walks by the cage.

I am open to all suggestions as we are at our wits end in trying to train him with my husband. Also tried clicker training which has helped our other birds to grow but not the Jenday. He is very lovable toward me and all others now.

 

[BoomBoom]

I think you and your husband are already doing the right steps. I would say to be more consistent with it, and maybe up the bribery from your husband even more: more playtime, more training, exclusivity for treats. Maybe it just takes time.

Tell your husband not to take it personally and to recognize biting triggers from the bird. Most birds will warn before attacking (puffing up, swaying, beak half open in direction of the target). If you recognize those before it happens, redirect or avoid the confrontation. The less he bites, the less it can become a bad habit.