could this be him just coming into a new enviroment. he has already torn my skin a couple of times and made me bleed once. the one who looks older bit me a feww times while the one who looks younger bit me like 2 times. they will some times put their beaks on my finger and start touching it with their tounge. someone help please.
2006-09-23 09:47:04 · 9 answers · asked by zraigy7 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
How old are they? Do you want them to be hand tame. If you do, it is a good idea to house them separately. Be patient with them, and do not react when they bite you (I know, an impossible task.) They actually like it when you screech, it sounds like bird play talk to them. Put a very stern look on your face and quietly tell them no in a deep voice. When they use their beaks gently, praise them. Remember, once you have broken the trust of a bird, you seldom get it back. Be patient and gentle.
2006-09-23 10:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by piper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all allow them time to adjust to their new surroundings as well as flock members ( you ). They need time to learn that you are trustworthy.
a few things that will help.
never force a bird out of its cage unless it is in physical danger. never use physical punishment we want them to trust our hand not fear it. If a bird is biting there is a reason for it..It could be fear, boredom, anger, it may not feel well, maybe sleepy, or just not feel like being messed with. try and figure out why. Are these two birds caged together? if so this might be a big part of the problem even if they are same sexed. They would likely be bonded and protective of each other. I would advice if they are sharing a cage to seperate them and put the second cage next to the other cage starting out. When you handle them it helps to be completely out of sight of the other bird. even if they wernt sharing a cage or bonded. Alot of time one will provoke the other by calling to it and this can in return result in you being bitten.
When you have a bird perched on your finger or arm and they bite you can do a couple things. 1. would be something known as an earthquake. its where you sorta do a quick but shallow ( not a drastic ) lowering of the arm. this distracts them because it puts them out of ballance. When you do an earth quake give a strong NO BITE !! Bad Bird!! And repeat as needed. once the birds get settled in they will desire and crave your attention.
And when they bite you can put them in a time out. A good Stern NO BITE!! Bad bird!! and either put them down or back in their cage and walk out of sight completely and ignore them for 5-10 minutes.
Also when a bird bites. push into the bite dont pull away. Pulling away is exactly what they want its a sign of fear and this will encourage them to continue. When you push into the bite it confuses them. They arnt sure what to think and usually after a few times they give up on biting for the most part. these are the 2 most effective methods I know of. They work for most types of birds ranging from Quaker parrots to amazons to conures. good luck with your babies.. Just go slow with them and give them time to adjust.
2006-09-25 09:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Levi Cristopher . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Who wears the pants in your family. LOL If they put their beak on you to BITE you, flick em with your finger - on the beak. They hate it. Or blow in their face. But be sure your birds are in a place where it is calm and there are no sudden noises or strangers approaching them. Talk softly to them.
I actually have no clue. I had a parrot, and a conure is different, but all birds are somewhat the same in that they need to trust you.
2006-09-23 16:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
*DO NOT FLICK YOUR BIRD* You can hurt him, and they do not understand that type of communication.
Do not blow on them, either. We have all kinds of bacteria and germs in our mouth that, while benign to us, are harmful to them.
When your bird is on you and goes to bite, drop your arm down slightly. Not enough to knock him off, just enough to put him off balance. Birds do not like that feeling. Be consistent. It may take a little time, but they will lean to associate a hard bite with their "perch" becoming unstable and will stop. Both my conures and my ringneck were trained with this technique.
2006-09-23 22:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Shaken Not Stirred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a book on care and training.
If you just got them you need to earn their trust and give them time to get use to you. They are smart so every time they do it use a stern voice to tell them NO. Also be patient with them and talk sweetly to them. Best wishes
2006-09-23 16:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by niaflower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the Vet and get his beak filed. It won't hurt the bird and he'll still be able to crack seeds.
But when he bites you, remember to say "owww" otherwise you'll hurt his feelings.
LOL.
2006-09-23 17:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Wizzy Woman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green cheeks can be nippy. They need time to adapt to a new environment. You can find much good advice about green cheeks on line.
http://members.tripod.com/gcch/faq/faq1.html
The tongue touching is normal behavior
2006-09-24 07:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duct tape
2006-09-23 16:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ehh dont get near him? O.o
2006-09-23 17:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by xcutiex534 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋