introducing Rusty, brown throated conure

[deniseb925]

Today I brought home my new 5 year old Brown Throated Conure. Thinking of naming him Rusty. We have a lot of training and taming to do. Untouchable at this point. He has taken some food by hand though. Seems to like green beans the most so far. Luckily I have Doodles to help train him, my very tame Senegal. He saw Doodles take a green bean so he took one too. He is doing better so far than I thought he would on his first day.

 

[parrotqueen]

Hi Denise!

I'm glad he's learning from his new buddy, that will be helpful. Spend lots and lots of quiet time with him, just chatting away. Keep offering him food, eating is how a lot of animals bond with one another. Soon after creating a bond, you'll be able to start training him to step up.

 

[deniseb925]

Thanks. Yes I agree. I will take it slow but steady. I am at home 24/7, so a lot of time with my birdies. When I hold and play with Doodles he's very interested and leaves his perch to get closer. He was afraid of a millet sprig till he saw Doodles hold and eat a piece. He's not even used to toys and swings yet... but he'll come along I'm sure. I'm going to try to add a photo.

I keep giving updates on progress.

 

[deniseb925]

trying to upload pictures...hmmm oh well

 

[parrotqueen]

Thanks for the pics! He's adorable.

I wish you all the best with training!

 

[HRH Di]

Congratulations. Looks like you're on the right track.