Hi, I just today rescued an extremely abused and neglected mexican redheaded conure. I know absolutely nothing about birds, and have never been much of a bird person. I only became attached to this one, because he became attached to me, and once i found out he was being abused, I had to do everything in my power to get him out of where he was. After making a high enough offer, i am now a completely ignorant bird owner. I have never owned a bird of any kind.
A little about the bird: He has always been extremely mean to me, till recently when I honestly believe he could sense that I was protecting him, when I disapproved of something I saw and stood up for him. Immediately following the incident, he became loyal and sweet to me.
He has been mostly shut away in his cage with a blanket covering him for most of the day, because his owners didnt like his squawking. He was rarely held, and when he was it was forced on him. He does bite. I am terrified of being bitten. (not a good combo, I know.) He has been psychically abused by hands and objects.
His cage is about 2ft tall and a foot and a half wide. One wooden perch. He has been fed a diet of sunflower seeds only.
Most of the feathers on his chest and legs are grey or gone. He chews them and plucks them out.
I am not really sure where to go from here. Any tips or advice would be appreciated.
A little about the bird: He has always been extremely mean to me, till recently when I honestly believe he could sense that I was protecting him, when I disapproved of something I saw and stood up for him. Immediately following the incident, he became loyal and sweet to me.
He has been mostly shut away in his cage with a blanket covering him for most of the day, because his owners didnt like his squawking. He was rarely held, and when he was it was forced on him. He does bite. I am terrified of being bitten. (not a good combo, I know.) He has been psychically abused by hands and objects.
His cage is about 2ft tall and a foot and a half wide. One wooden perch. He has been fed a diet of sunflower seeds only.
Most of the feathers on his chest and legs are grey or gone. He chews them and plucks them out.
I am not really sure where to go from here. Any tips or advice would be appreciated.