Greetings, New Conure mama

[WanderingWonderful]

I recently acquired a Green Cheek Conure female, age unknown. A elderly neighbor has had her on his porch since spring. He will soon be moving to another state and asked if I wanted her. I have never owned a bird like this before. I have other birds, I raise quail, a variety of chickens, and doves but this girl is my first inside bird. Looking for help and guidance so I do right by her. She seems lonely so I am looking to eventually get another Conure for her.

She isn't friendly, and tries to bite me when I stick my hand in her cage. Doesn't seem to be very socialized. But then again I have only had her for a day, so we are still feeling each other out.

 

[MangoandKiwi]

Hi Welcome!

I'm not a super expert, I've only had my not-tame conures for a little over a month now but we came a long way already!

This is a very good webinar and really helpful!
http://www.parrotforums.com/trainin...omed-parrots-barbara-heidenreich-webinar.html

I started with my birds by giving them treats through the cage bars. I started with sunflower seeds but try different treats. Be patient and calm. If she's still too fearful for that I would just start with calmly talking to her and offering her nice foodies in her bowl. (Mine love apple and berries)

I have kind of a set day routine. In the morning I (slowly) uncover the cage and happily greet them ("good morning birdies" etc) followed by a change of water, pellets and fresh apple or berries. In the evening I have a cover the cage "goodnight" routine. In the afternoon we have out-of-the cage time and in between I give them treats through the bars.

What kind of cage and perches does she have?

 

[Allee]

Hello and Welcome to the forums! Congrats and best of luck with your new friend. What is her name?

Here's an informative link on bonding.

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

 

[Puck]

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure with time you guys will become great buddies!

 

[Flboy]

Welcome, in no time you will have a Velcro baby!

 

[WilliamKenyon]

Welcome. Conures sure are cute aren't they. I hope you guys have a great bond. Good luck.

 

[WanderingWonderful]

Thank you all! I actually drove 6 hours round trip yesterday to pick up a friend for the one I was gave. They are currently in separate cages feeling each other out and chatting away.