what can i do to make him more comfortable? he lets me pet him and kiss him on ocassion, but he changes his mind very suddenly and bites HARD. any tips on how to help him? i wouldnt rehome him, he has been bounced around enough, but i do want him to be happy. he also seems very uncomfortable outside the cage, he doesnt play much, he is quiet too. is there any chance he will be happy with us? how can we help him? thank you in advance.
2007-02-10 14:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by lola7737 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
he also hisses sometimes, what is that?
elliemay- they are cool!!!
2007-02-10 15:29:23 · update #1
i have only had him a week, but the breeder gave him to me for$100 because nobody seems to want him.
2007-02-10 15:30:40 · update #2
When did you get him? He may still be adjusting to his new surroundings, and since he's been bounced around so much already, he may be hesitant to get comfortable. The fact that he hasn't settled into one permanent home over five years probably makes him a bit uneasy because if he gets comfortable now, he'll be afraid that someone's going to uproot him yet again and send him off someplace else.
With any other bird, I would suggest you sit by his cage and keep him company as much as possible. You can try to show him how to play by playing with his toys in front of him. If he's trusting of you, he may learn to do this himself after seeing you have so much fun with it (pretend you're having the absolute time of your life playing with those toys) and you can leave treats by the door of his cage, then try to move them more and more outward. I think as he gradually moves forward with the treats, he may become more comfortable and feel more secure that nothing will hurt him and nothing will shift his entire world if he gets too comfortable where he is, in or out of the cage.
In regards to biting, take a look at http://www.rationalparrot.com The person who wrote it has a page specifically on biting that may help you. It has a list of 'why' factors for biting, what you can do, and how you can curve the behaviour. While you're there, I may as well say that the other pages are very worth reading as well. :)
Good luck.
2007-02-10 14:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by PinkDagger 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would keep them separated for now, as far as cages go. You can keep the cages right next to each other, but not so close that they can actually grab onto each other. It's a good idea to let them play together, but observe them constantly. Your 5 year old conure has had run of the house and cage for a long time. He sees this new bird as an intruder and must defend his own territory. His curiosity will cause him to stalk the baby and feel possessive, but the baby is really too young to defend himself properly. If it were me, I'd give them at least another 6 weeks to be in separate cages, while you really get to know the baby and develop a bond with him. Then you may be able to just let them out together and keep the cages open so they can go where they want to go. Be patient, and think of the baby's safety first.
2016-05-25 07:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I've worked in the pet industry awhile, can be straightforward about connures in general. This type of bird is known for biting. The older the bird gets, the worse the biting behavior becomes. The favorite target is a humans ears. The # 1 rule to remember is: Please don't set the bird on your shoulder or it is the boss. Always keep the bird below neck level. The breeder was selling you a troublesome bird, one that is unable to breed, one obtained at a bird swap or one given to her for free.
Other answerer's have given excellent advice about toys and attention. Am not sure about leaving the cage open though. You need to show the bird who is boss but you can do this in a loving way by offering treats, a shower or bath and toys for it to destroy.
Connures love to bathe and are comical to watch. Be sure to put the bird on a diet like Zu-Preem or another quality pellet food and offer lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Connures tend to favor one person. Be patient too. Good Luck with the bird.
2007-02-10 16:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a love bird who was bounced around alot before he finally came to live with me. he was very unhappy. didn't have any tail feathers over his butt. pulled them all out. he would bite. i would spit on my finger, so instead of biting it he would kiss/lick it. this also worked on my ears... his favorite thing to bite. i would also blow in his face. this allowed him to know my scent. if you can leave your bird's cage open so he will feel comfortable coming and going. i always did this (before i got a cat). my bird would fly around but felt more comfortable in his own cage. i worked alot when i first got him so i would alternate between leaving the t.v on or the radio on. birds like alot of attention. they are very social. try buying bright colored hanging toys for his cage or with bells on them. birds also like mirrors. i was very worried about my love bird when i first got him but i've had him almost 6 years now and he is very happy. his tail feathers starting growing in within a month. :) i'm sure your bird will adjust and you all will be very happy together. birds are soooo cool.
2007-02-10 15:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by elliemay 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
conure's are hard to begin with just open the cage when you get home he wont go far and offer treats out of your hand, smooth talks work good even if they seem stupid to other people listening but keep your goals in mind
2007-02-10 15:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋