My pineapple conure wont stop biting

lizz.lizz · Jul 24, 2014

so i got a 3 months old conure and when i went to go see her she knew how to step up and was stepping up on me everytime i asked her to she was very mellow and didnt bite at all once i brought her home the next morning i asked her to step up but she didnt do it at all and everytime i put my finger there she wants to nip at it and she doesnt want to come out of her cage when i ask her to step up, but if i leave the cage open she comes out by herself but when i try to carry her or hold her she bites me again

i dont know what to do and i have her in my room so when i talk to her from far away she gets excited and starts moving all over the place but when i want to hold her she trys to bite me

getwozzy · Jul 24, 2014

Well, as stated in your other thread you've only had her for ONE DAY. She's in a completely new environment, with new people, most likely a new cage, and she's a baby.... I think you need to not expect so much from her so soon....give her some time to adjust to her new home/surroundings, offer her treats as a reward for doing what you ask, and be patient- she'll come around eventually. Plus, babies are generally pretty beaky until you've successfully taught them what is acceptable bite pressure...

Kalidasa · Jul 24, 2014

Oh, you had a whole day of honeymoon period? Lol your lucky! I had about 4 hours, then all he'll broke loose. Things will smooth out in time as stated above. Any sort of move (even for the better) is extremely shocking to ANY bird. They usually act once right at the beginning, because they are scared for their lives. Once they realize you're not going to kill them, then boundary issue time ensues. Trust me, This will smooth out, just hang in there

baron1282 · Jul 24, 2014

She/he probably won't stop! Conures are nippers by nature! don't be surprised if she nips at you. My conure still nips at me, but thankfully the amount of bite force has changed. He (DNA Tested) now knows how hard is too hard, and how much of a nip is ok.

It takes time, and a lot of OUCH that you need to say to your bird. I tell my bird "Gentle" softly when the bite is getting to hard. He listens now, and will not go past the bite force he has already applied.

They learn with their beaks! It will be that way for a while! If this is your first day with your bird, take heart! It will get better.

baron1282 · Jul 24, 2014

Also, another thing that might help. Let them be in their cage for about 48 hours without any touching from you. It lets them get to know their surroundings.

Defiantly talk to your bird while he/she is in the cage for this period of time!

talk to the bird a whole lot! Remember, your bird is going to test it's limits now! So good luck!

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