New baby

[Tielsforlife]

So, we got a new Conure yesterday who is only 8 weeks old and I think is just recently been weaned. He is semi-tamed. He seems content to be sitting where ever he is as long as we don't look at him or attempt to interact with him. The problem is that he would spend all his time in his cage if we didn't take him out. I know he's young but I want to make sure that we make his transition into our home stress free. Our last conure came fully hand tamed and wanted to be with us right from the start. This is new territory. I'll take any advice you can offer.

 

[Jen5200]

As you’ve only had him for a day, I’d recommend just letting him settle for a bit. Talking to him as you move around and pass by his cage will probably help him get familiar with you. He’s pretty young, it’s all new to him and he’s probably scared. Move at his pace would be my suggestion - I think you’ll be rewarded with a better relationship if you move slowly and let him come to you on his terms. Offering treats either through the bars or into his bowl may help - but it may take a little bit for him to get used to his surroundings enough to welcome treats. Can’t wait to see pictures!

 

[LordTriggs]

yes I agree with Jen, give him some time to settle himself. Think how you would feel in his place at 8 weeks old being taken from your home and placed with a stranger.

On a side note 8 weeks is incredibly young to have weaned. Keep an eye on eating to make sure they are eating whole foods. If you notice they aren't eating call the breeder and let them know that they have regressed and need to go back for feedings until fully weaned.

 

[clark_conure]

stimulation....when you take him out.....apples, toys, talking, oranges, strawberries. for just a bit give him treats only when he's out.

Clark is barely in his cage, only when I sleep (for his safety) usually he's just on me. It's a lifestyle that works for me.

Now if I need to use a power tool or something or cook and there are hot temperatures in the kitchen, I sit him on the couch for a bit, he's figured out I'll be right back.

 

[Tielsforlife]

Thanks for the suggestions. I agree that I need to work at his pace but my concern is that any hand taming that was done will be lost. He's eating and drinking just fine. so I'm not worried about that. I'm unsure on how to proceed with getting him to want to come to me, or any one in the house in fact. He's ok when we stand next to his cage and talk to him but any more than that and he's not interested.

 

[Tielsforlife]

Good news. This morning and again when we returned from school, Yoshi asked to be with us and allowed my daughter to take him out. This is good since this bird is meant to be hers. He makes the cutest little squeaky sounds.