Green cheeked conure

[Srlytle]

I just received a 6 year old green cheeked conure . I named her Ivy, she took to me right away but has just biting the heck out of my hand and don't know what to do.

 

[Jen5200]

Welcome to you and Ivy! Biting is a pretty common concern with green cheeks. If you pop into the conure subforum, you’ll see lots of threads related to it with some great ideas about strategies .

 

[Srlytle]

Thanks so much I will check it out

 

[Laurasea]

I'm going to add a few links you might find helpful
Also under general parrot forum the top blue sticky thread tips on bonding. I'm not a ckicker can, I use good birdie , instead if clicking. You might be pushing your bird to fast if you are getting bites..
1) https://blogpamelaclarkonline.com/2018/06/19/teaching-a-fearful-parrot-to-step-up/
2) https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/stress-reduction-for-parrot-companions/
3) https://www.windycityparrot.com/blog/2010/04/13/flight-important-parrots/#ixzz62HloSvKV
4) https://www.parrots.org/ask-an-expert/wing-clipping-vs-flighted-companion-parrots

 

[Scott]

Welcome to you and Ivy, thanks for joining!

A few threads to help bond and persuade against biting:
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/training/63988-bite-pressure-training.html

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you! Your little one is a bit confused at the changes and is redirecting her frustration!