unburiedpup
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- Jan 24, 2023
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- Aristotle
Hi, so I should’ve made this account when I first got him, but last Monday, I was given a Green Cheek Conure by my friend because she wasn’t able to care for him anymore. I named him Aristotle because her family would only call him “bird”. I am trying to ween him off of a seed only diet to a mainly pellet diet and I also give him some chop before I head of to school or work. I took out all of the roped toys and his cuddle hut that my friend had in the cage because he was eating the fibers and he seemed to be doing fine the first few days. He would let my pet and preen his head and the back of his neck, but since Friday he has been aggressive. He won’t let me change his food and water without trying to bite me, he screams at people walking towards his cage and anytime anyone other than myself enter the room. I don’t know if it’s because he doesn’t trust enough yet or if he’s just lonely. He’s is the only bird I’ve ever actually owned (my mother had a bird when I was younger, but it wasn’t a conure). Can anyone give me any tips on how to gain his trust?