Hi everyone,
So after much consideration and a ton of searching, I ended up adopting a rescue green cheek conure. This is Petey. He is 3 years old, and was very abused and neglected. He was hit by his previous owner and has never had anyone to trust. As soon as I saw him shaking and hiding in the corner of his cage I just knew I had to give him a good home! I have had him for a week, and he already is starting to slowly trust me. He lets me scratch his head, cheek, chin and under his wings. He also takes treats from my hands now.
I do have one question though, how do I go about teaching him to step up? When I lightly press my finger on his belly, or even in front of his feet he won't step up. Any ideas? The only way he will sit on my finger is if I pick him up (which he lets me do) and put him on my finger.
Thanks guys and as always, any advice is appreciated!
So after much consideration and a ton of searching, I ended up adopting a rescue green cheek conure. This is Petey. He is 3 years old, and was very abused and neglected. He was hit by his previous owner and has never had anyone to trust. As soon as I saw him shaking and hiding in the corner of his cage I just knew I had to give him a good home! I have had him for a week, and he already is starting to slowly trust me. He lets me scratch his head, cheek, chin and under his wings. He also takes treats from my hands now.
I do have one question though, how do I go about teaching him to step up? When I lightly press my finger on his belly, or even in front of his feet he won't step up. Any ideas? The only way he will sit on my finger is if I pick him up (which he lets me do) and put him on my finger.
Thanks guys and as always, any advice is appreciated!
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