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[Jenday_Conure]

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just signed up. I have a really cute little Jenday Conure named Lucas. I got him about 9 months ago. He is totally awesome, except I don't know how to train him to let me pet him without having his powerful beak punish my fingers!

 

[Tammy]

Welcome. I'm sure there's lots of people here with great training advice. I've heard most people talk about the clicker training as one of the best. How old is Lucas?

 

[kitt]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Is this your first bird or have you had other bird experience.
I'm sure we will be able to help you out....Lucas is a cutie.

 

[Autumn]

Welcome! Well I can offer some advice since I tamed my Conure. I am not sure where to start but you can have him in the cage for first few days so he can become comfortable. Hace his flight wings trimmed if its your first time trimming you should do some studying n that but its not to hard, might want to have someone hold him firmly or you hold and do visa-versa. Try to keep him active, keep hi company and toys and safe wood to chew, dont want him getting cage bound and go back to biting. An opened palm is more frightening than closed one. Also after a week let him out of his cage set him on couch and talk with him.. To basoc potty train I sorta of did was to take him over the trash for him to poop right away after he steps up out of his cage. They all usually do that from agitation of being handled. If you have himon your arm or hand keep him chest level, a bird on you neck is out of control.If he does manage to climb up there do not panic and attempt to grab him, just stand next to cage and he should hop off. I personally do not make it a custom to cover up cage at night but you can try that on first few weeks. Uhm I am sure I have more to share but I'm running out of fuel.. Hope this helps m8.

 

[antoinette]

Hi welcome to our great forum

[FONT=&quot]Top on your list, a visit to an avian vet is a must. Let the bird be checked over, peace of mind for a healthy bird.
Lucas must have time to settle down and adjust. Just imagine how many new things the bird has encountered, even in 9 months. So many new faces and voices, it must be so scary.
To gain your trust could take days, weeks, months even years. Each and every bird is so different.
Sit near the cage, talking and singing to the bird. Let him become familiar with your voice. Leaving the cage door open, offer him treats through the bars at first. When he willingly accepts them, try placing a treat near the open door. Eventually he will starts taking the treats from the door, make no attempt to touch him. When he does come out, he will probably climb around on the cage. Let him explore in his own time. To get him back in, place a treat inside the cage, making sure it's visible.

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[wibitywab]

Welcome to the forums! You will be able to find many answers to that problem, I just don't have time to write one right now!

 

[Jenday_Conure]

Wow, you guys are so cool, thank you for all of that advice!!

Lucas was born in October 2009 and I got him in October 2010. He spent the first year of his life in the pet store. The lady at the pet store warned me that he is "a screamer and a biter" but I didn't care.

Lucas is my first bird and my only bird. I spend time with him with the cage door open while I play my guitar and sing for him. He has lots of toys and bells that he starts ringing when I do that. He is very happy on my shoulder, but refuses to ever be touched.

I'm going to take the advice that you guys have been so nice to give and read other threads on this forum too. I guess I'll have Lucas for 50 years so I have time to try these things.

Thanks again all!

Paul

 

[Autumn]

Your welcome,having a conure is wonderful experience! Enjoy Lucas' silly antics haha, take care.

 

[BennyIsMyBird]

I've had Benny (Jenday) for about a month now. Very similar story as yours, got him from a pet store. Poor little guy had one perch and one toy in his aquarium like cage. Plus, they had him in with a Sun who had recently sold. He was very depressed. With some time and patience, he now takes treats from our hand. I also use a clicker. Within a few days, I had him softly 'beaking' my finger for treats. He still won't let my finger get close enough to 'step up', so two days ago we started toweling him and rubbing his head. I'll ask him "can I rub your head?", I'll rub his head, click, and give him a treat. Now he lets me pet his head, after asking, while he's in his cage or on his outside play area. He still won't step up, but progress is progress. I would advise against letting him get on your shoulder. Good luck!