jonsbabykake
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hi guys..this weekend i brought home a new sun conure from a breeder, the wife told me she was about 4 months old, 3 weeks weaned. her name is mango. she has a nice big cage to run around and climb all over in. i would like some tips from fellow sun owners on how to bond with her...
the breeder and wife told me i should towel her, wrap her up with her head out, just hold her and talk to her while she looks at me from 15mins up to an hour a day, if she flies away or jumps onto the floor im supposed to cover her in the towel for 2 minutes for punishment. i think this sounds like its just going to make her more angry so i have not done this. ive just been talking to her by her cage and opening the door to give her some treats which she takes. she does show some aggression but fluffing feathers on her head and lunging at us, biting the bars. but shes getting better.
she clings to the side of the cage for most of the day. she has a very thick perch the cage came with and rarely stands on it, so im thinking maybe she doesnt like it and needs new ones. she climbs around all of the bars and plays with her toys though. she squaks and chirps, kinda sounds like a goose lol. she has a swing perch in there but hasnt got on it yet, just chews it and swings it around with her beak.
any tips for me on bonding would be much appreciated
the breeder and wife told me i should towel her, wrap her up with her head out, just hold her and talk to her while she looks at me from 15mins up to an hour a day, if she flies away or jumps onto the floor im supposed to cover her in the towel for 2 minutes for punishment. i think this sounds like its just going to make her more angry so i have not done this. ive just been talking to her by her cage and opening the door to give her some treats which she takes. she does show some aggression but fluffing feathers on her head and lunging at us, biting the bars. but shes getting better.
she clings to the side of the cage for most of the day. she has a very thick perch the cage came with and rarely stands on it, so im thinking maybe she doesnt like it and needs new ones. she climbs around all of the bars and plays with her toys though. she squaks and chirps, kinda sounds like a goose lol. she has a swing perch in there but hasnt got on it yet, just chews it and swings it around with her beak.
any tips for me on bonding would be much appreciated