I’ve been having so much anxiety over my pineapple conure 😭

[marsvv]

So basically, not the conure in the photo ofc since he died in 2023, but my pineapple conure I’ve had her for 4 years, honestly I never thought too much about it and I’m still only 18, trying to get a job etc, but after learning from my past mistakes with my other conure I’ve been wanting to improve my girls diet. Because I know she could have vitamin deficiency and etc and I’m trying to cut down “junk” for her and really trying to give her vegetables or like just having her try them and eat since she’s pretty picky eater.

I’m in a household where, I have parents who don’t really understand and while ofc we do things for her they js think seeds are gonna work. And I’m like, no? Ofc when I do buy her stuff I try to ensure now it’s healthy pellets and I’m still trying to get her used to eating veggies and more variety. Like today, she ate pieces of ted bell pepper, carrot shavings and zucchini for starters bc I know she’s going to not eat it if there’s a whole lot and mixed it in with pellet. Of course she actually ate it and she was even messy with the carrots. I also noticed her in dropping that it changed color due to the carrots/red bell pepper so I shouldn’t really be that alerted. I’ve tried my best to monitor her or just spend time or try to. I want to continue trying my taking care of her and giving her a healthier diet and more toys because I know she tends to be bored a lot which ofc isn’t good. I’d also perhaps want recommendations on toys that aren’t super pricey. And lwk I’ve been noticing everything about her from her feet, feathers, beak, and droppings or even if her tail bobs. Which I’m not sure if it’s normal for them to do it slightly when idling with their foot? And ofc my family tries their best esp my sister to give her attention so she isn’t that lonely or I try to put on some nature sounds or parrot tv. But I feel like I’m js not doing enough for her and I’m so afraid that she’s just going to die out of nowhere like my other did which was kinda traumatic and effected me a lot and I was heart broken. I’m so worried that I think about it so much and stress out bc I don’t want her to die I feel like in such a case I’d want to rehome her somewhere better but man it result hurts when I think about it and I’m in a area where there aren’t really any places nearby at all. I also went to try more to train to get to my hand but it’s quite hard and she mostly goes on my shoulder. Idk what to do and I can’t help but worry sm.

If anyone reccomends anything or even just advice ill gladly take it. Here’s how she looks like now (and yeah she needs a trim for her beak)

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Its hard to say what more you can do. Does she have a large cage? (How big is it) . How many hours a day does she get out of her cage to play and socialize? Bird toys don't have to be expensive. You can make a toy by drilling holes in plastic bottle caps and stringing them on a piece of strong twine or string. Toys for human babies like rattles and teething rings make great bird toys. Cat and small dog toys are also good. Cardboard boxes and paper towel provide endless chewing opportunities.

 

[Jcas54]

It sounds like you are doing your best to take care of your conure. Making sure that she has a good-sized cage, some toys to play with, and as much attention/ interaction as possible will all help her to be mentally healthier. Continuing to work on improving her diet will help her physical health. From what you wrote, it seems you are working on that which is great! Birds have strong opinions and usually don’t take to new foods very quickly so just keep working at that a little at a time. The more time you and other people in the house can spend with her, the better. Even just hanging out in the same room while reading, watching videos etc. will help her not be lonely. As DonnaBudgie mentioned above, you can make homemade toys very inexpensively which can help entertain her while you’re gone and the bird tv can help too, if that’s something she seems to like. Eating, chattering, playing with toys are all signs of a happy bird so watch for those things and just keep doing what you’re doing to continue improving your conure’s life

 

[Corkscr.ew1]

I’m slightly younger than you, and I just wanted to say that I understand! I don’t have advice but I went through plenty of this when I had birds. You sound like a very loving owner.