Does the bond break in 3 weeks travel?

[godspeed4476]

Hello Folks,
This is my first meaningful post here in the forum. I have researched the forum extensively for purchasing the sun conure . Decided to join the forum now as i have some questions.
I bought Mango home when he/she(still no DNA done, would refer as he) was 3-4 months old, i felt that after 2 weeks mango bonded with me i.e. no fear around me, sleeping by cuddling me, and always following me when he is outside the cage, preening me etc.
Since, i live with my parents, they play with him too and the bird is very social with them as well. However, i just came back from a 3 week holiday two days ago, i dont feel the same affection. Mango still plays around with me (as he does with my parents), performs some small tricks, but no more preening and following around . I will work hard again to re develop the bond, but is it possible that the birds forget the bond in some days of main owner being away? This might be a problem for me as i tend to travel a lot.
Looking forward to hear from you guys

 

[2BadBadger]

Hi,
I think you answered your own question by saying it took two weeks (you feel) for mango to bond with you.

You then say you were away for 3 weeks which as I think you'll now realise is a week longer than it took for him to bond with you originally and as such gave him 3 weeks of pure time with your parents to get a little closer to them.

To be honest 3 weeks is a long time to be apart but all is not lost as he is not "unbonded" from you he just needs some reminders of the fun you were having together so spoil him a little and ask your parents to temporarily keep some distance to allow things to re-balance.Although if you travel as much as you say you do it may be easier to keep things as they are and whilst away take comfort from the fact mango is well cared for by people both you and he trusts.

Enjoy your bird all the same.

 

[riddick07]

I think its mostly because you don't have an established bond yet. After having my green cheeks for 3 years I went to Europe for 3 months. When I came back they were very happy to see me and it was like I hadn't left after the initial reprimand I received for disappearing...

You are still developing a bond. Tell others to back off for a bit while you reestablish your favorite person position again. Do keep up the socializing with everyone though...after some one on one time with you! Always good for him to get along with everyone

 

[Taw5106]

I left my Amazon with my parents before I had him a full year and he wasn't happy when I went to pick him up. I spent over an hour winning his affection, approval, and interaction with me. My Amazon, Buddy is 25 going on 26 this spring.

I saw "get up " each morning, give him an almond to tied his hunger. Make and serve a nutritious breakfast before leaving for work. Spend an hour with your fix baby the evenings you are not working late.